Archive · 2 Sep 2025
ICSSR to Examine CSDS Research Institute's Operations
A research institute called CSDS is being looked into by a committee.
This is because of a problem with some data and worries about how the institute handles money.
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), which gives CSDS money, is leading the investigation.
The committee will look into how the institute makes decisions, like appointing its leaders and handling its money.
The inquiry was prompted by issues related to voter data and concerns about compliance with rules.
CSDS gets funding from ICSSR and also earns money through projects and other means.
The inquiry aims to ensure everything is done correctly.
ICSSR will form a three-member committee to examine the Delhi-based CSDS.
The inquiry follows controversy over voter data and concerns about CSDS operations.
ICSSR sent a show-cause notice to CSDS citing multiple violations.
CSDS responded to ICSSR, defending its operational methods.
The inquiry committee will examine the points flagged in the show-cause notice.
- Who
- ICSSR, CSDS research institute
- What
- ICSSR is forming an inquiry committee to examine the workings of CSDS.
- When
- Days after a controversy arose regarding voter data.
- Where
- Delhi-based Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS).
- Why
- To investigate allegations including data errors and financial irregularities.
- Inquiry Committee Members
- Former UGC secretary, former government auditor, former Pro Vice-Chancellor
- CSDS Funding Source
- ICSSR and institute's own sources
- ICSSR Grant (2023-24)
- Rs 4.51 crore
- CSDS Income (2023-24)
- Rs 9.9 crore total
- Inquiry Trigger
- Controversy over voter data and financial concerns