PRICE and Dr. Sahoo agree to collaborate on research papers, reports, technical notes, and other relevant publications with the goal to understand and establish the development management principles and practices in India and globally. Both stakeholders will share knowledge and expertise to improve their respective research methods and will assist each other in enhancing the quality their analyses.

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur is involved in several research projects and consultancies, having contemporary relevance. In keeping with its multidisciplinary character, it carries out research in diverse and emerging areas on developmental issues from a broad inter- disciplinary perspective (economic, technological, social, political and ecological). It aspires to gain insights into the process of development and alternative policy options and to further disseminate the knowledge acquired.

Purpose and Scope: The purpose of this MOU is to establish a cooperative working relationship between the Dr. Bimal Kishore Sahoo, Associate Professor , Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and the PRICE to: (i) Facilitate data exchange for the data to be utilised for research purposes and data-driven decision making; (ii) Collaborate on research projects, event, publications, and methodological improvements; (iii) Establish an invitation program to enhance collaboration through short visiting stays for researchers.

Research Collaborators:

Dr. Bimal Kishore Sahoo

Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

Dr Rajesh Shukla

Managing Director and CEO, PRICE