About IDF

Research. Analysis. Dissemination

The India Development Foundation is a private non-profit research organisation set up as a Trust in 2003. IDF is powered by the belief that rigorous research should inform debates, discussion and decisions on matters of public policy. In the 16 years of our journey we have worked with over 80 partners; including governments, multilaterals, corporates and civil society organisations. We are proud that our research has informed policy and improved developmental interventions.

What They Do

They organise our research along four pillars: fostering an innovation economy; using technology for developmental objectives; enhancing India’s human capital; and measuring the efficacy of development policies.

The philosophy undergirding all their work is that societies progress by investing in their citizens. At this critical juncture in India’s development story this is ever more important. Through their research they aim to contribute to this goal.