Madras Institute of Development Studies -[MIDS], Chennai

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:

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