Core Research Theme

Redefining Development

We are richer than ever before in recorded history, but also more unequal. While life chances have improved for millions, many people, groups and countries remain enmeshed in unequal relations of power that deprive them of dignity and parity of esteem. How might development be redefined in our changing world?

Research Sub-Themes:
Democracy and Development ↓ Dignifying Development ↓ Globalising Development ↓ Poverty and Inequality ↓ Welfare Politics ↓
Sub-Theme Cluster

Democracy and Development

Investigating the interplay of economic growth, Hindu nationalism, and democratic rights, including the India Tomorrow audio series.

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Outputs & Media

Publication • 2021

Why The Subaltern Chose, Not Hindutva, But Trinamool, In Bengal

Indrajit Roy

The Indian Express

Publication • 2022

In Uttar Pradesh, Does Caste Politics Trump Human Development

Indrajit Roy

Hindustan Times

Publication • 2024

UP Vote For ‘Deemokrasi’

Indrajit Roy

Times of India

Publication • 2019

India’s Kashmir Conundrum Is Far From Resolved

Indrajit Roy

Independent

Sub-Theme Cluster

Dignifying Development

Reframing development beyond material metrics to prioritize dignity, esteem, and empowerment.

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Outputs & Media

Talk • 2022

Politics, Dignity And Empowerment

Indrajit Roy

Global Affairs, King's College London

Talk • 2018

Dignifying Development

Indrajit Roy

Global Development Institute

Talk • 2022

The Dignity Report 2022

IDinsight

Op-Ed • 2020

Dignifying Development

Indrajit Roy

The Wire

Op-Ed • 2024

Subaltern Dignity

Indrajit Roy

Outlook

Op-Ed • 2025

Battling For Dignity, Development And Democracy

Indrajit Roy, Vignesh Karthik K.R.

The Wire

Sub-Theme Cluster

Globalising Development

Analyses of shifting multilateral paradigms and international development cooperation.

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Outputs & Media

Publication • 2026

Global Development Politics

Indrajit Roy, Samuel Hickey

Publication • 2020

A Post-coronial World

Indrajit Roy

Global Policy

Publication • 2026

Connected Politics Of Global Development

Indrajit Roy

White Rose

Sub-Theme Cluster

Poverty and Inequality

Multidimensional poverty index assessments, BPL census investigations, and rural poverty dynamics.

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Projects in Poverty and Inequality

Outputs & Media

Publication • 2022

The Politics Of The Poor In A Democracy

Uday Chandra

Outlook

Publication • 2020

Democracy From Below

Shaikh Mujibur Rehman

Frontline

Publication • 2021

What Does Living In A Democracy Mean For The Poor Of India

Suryakant Waghmore

Scroll.in

Publication • 2021

Timely and Timeless

Harsh Mander

The Wire

Book • 2019

Politics Of The Poor: Negotiating Democracy In Contemporary India

Indrajit Roy

Cambridge University Press

Sub-Theme Cluster

Welfare Politics

Class politics of social protection, NREGA implementation, and comparative welfare distribution.

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Projects in Welfare Politics

Outputs & Media

Publication • 2019

A Comparative Analysis Of Local Governments In India

Indrajit Roy

Sage Journals

Publication • 2023

How Welfare Wins

Indrajit Roy

Oxford Academic

Publication • 2024

Social Protection In Emerging Asia

Indrajit Roy

Indian Politics & Policy

Publication • 2015

When Modi Mocks NREGA

Indrajit Roy

Scroll.in

Journal Article • 2016

Paradox Of General Welfare

Indrajit Roy

Springer Nature Link