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Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS) was established in the year 1971 by Dr. Malcom S Adiseshiah and Mrs. Elizabeth Adiseshiah. The Government of India through the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, proposed the developing of MIDS into a national institute of social science research and the Institute was reconstituted as a National Institute in March 1977 under the joint sponsorship of the Government of India through the ICSSR and the Government of Tamil Nadu.
- The Reserve Bank of India established a Chair for applied research in regional economics in 1985
- It is located at Adyar, Chennai Tamil Nadu
Facts & Figures at MIDS:
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Faculty |
26 |
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Library |
56500 books 190 national/International journals 52 e-jounals |
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Computer labs |
1700 series routers 100 user capacity |
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Research projects |
38 completed research projects 17 ongoing projects |
Why to join MIDS:
- It undertakes studies and research regarding to development problems, with special reference to the agro-rural aspects of Tamil Nadu
- It is the most specialized research institute in India which provides research facilities for students and funds for research projects
- The governing council of institute includes Institutes’ Director, ICSSR and Trustees and Scientists from four Universities of Southern States
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