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Welcome to Indian Social Institute

Indian Social Institute was established in 1951 in response to the challenges of nation-building and a new emerging social order in an independent India. The vision of the institute is to build a just, humane, secular and democratic Indian society wherein the poor and marginalized communities cherish equality, dignity, freedom, justice, peace and harmony.

Over last six decades the institute has committed itself in brining social transformation through socially relevant research, training and action, publication and advocacy works aimed at integral development of the marginalized communities, particularly the Dalits, Adivasis/tribals, women minorities, unorganized and landless labourers in partnership with academicians, people’s movements, human rights organizations and ecological movements nationally and internationally.

Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, Entrance view
Fr. Anthony Cyril SJ
ISI Library Image
Fr. Lancy Lobo SJ

Welcome to Indian Social Institute

Indian Social Institute was established in 1951 in response to the challenges of nation-building and a new emerging social order in an independent India. The vision of the institute is to build a just, humane, secular and democratic Indian society wherein the poor and marginalized communities cherish equality, dignity, freedom, justice, peace and harmony. Over last six decades the institute has committed itself in brining social transformation through socially relevant research, training and action, publication and advocacy works aimed at integral development of the marginalized communities, particularly the Dalits, Adivasis/tribals, women minorities, unorganized and landless labourers in partnership with academicians, people’s movements, human rights organizations & ecological movements nationally and internationally.
Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, Entrance view
ISI Library Image
Fr. Anthony Cyril SJ
Fr. Lancy Lobo SJ

Exclusive online workshop on

Law & Procedure:

The Complete Handbook for Obtaining Your Minority Status Certificate

12 to 16 January, 2026

Online - Zoom in English

Our Vision

To engage in social transformation through socially relevant research, training, publication and advocacy works aimed at integral development of the marginalized communities, particularly the Dalits. Adivasis /Tribals, women, minorities, unorganized and landless laborers’ in partnership with academicians, peoples movements, human rights organizations and ecological movements nationally and internationally.

Mission of Indian Social Institute Delhi
Fr. Anthony Cyril SJ

Our Mission

To build a just, humane, secular, democratic and inclusive Indian society wherein the poor and marginalized communities cherish equality, dignity, freedom, justice, peace and harmony.

A Two-Day Virtual Conference on

Urbanisation, Gender, and Contemporary Challenges in India

Abstract Submission Deadline: January 20, 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: January 31, 2026
Full Paper Submission: March 20, 2026
Conference Date: 30 - 31 March 2026

Venue: Online

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