Founded in 2018, we

specialise in high-impact

social & economic research

Delivering social impact

The DRF strives to be a leading economics research institution in India with a focus on policy issues. We aim to provide solutions to development challenges based on rigorous evidence, while ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability. We endeavour to explore innovative ideas from academia, business and public policy, and translate them into actionable plans.

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Our Focus Sectors

Labour Markets & Industrialisation

Gender & Education

Climate Change Economics

Sustainable economic development

Our Research

The Anomaly of Women's Work & Education in India
(Ghai, 2018)

Impact of climate shocks on household consumption in India
(Aggarwal, 2019)

State Industrial Policies: Did they work?
(Aggarwal, 2019)

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