
Law and Public Policy Action Research Fieldwork Program | An Online National Monsoon School Program | A One-Month Online Immersive Action Research Fieldwork Certificate Training Program | July-August 2023 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning

Understanding the Nuances of Climate Change in the Indian Subcontinent: Impact and Way Forward | An Online International Monsoon School Program | A Six-Week Immersive Online Introductory Certificate Training Course | August-September 2023 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning

'Let’s agree to disagree’ may sum up the gist of the word 'dissent' in simple terms. Dissent generally, implies disagreement, criticism, questioning, or protest against the coercive decision or unjust laws and policies imposed by a person/s in authority. Explored constructively, peaceful and nonviolent dissent may lead to dialogue, open discussions, entrenchment of democratic ideas, undoing injustices, and ending oppression. Collective disobedience often results in a constructive social transformation.

Given the problems of urban governance in India, the 74th Constitution Amendment Act (CAA) came into force in June 1993, which sought to empower the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and strengthen urban decentralization. With the CAA, it was expected that the ULBs would assume responsibilities for urban planning, water supply, social and economic planning, slum upgradation, public health, etc.
In celebration of pride month, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, in association with Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC), initiated An Online International Summer School Program | A Five-Day Immersive Online Certificate Training Course on Beyond Binaries: Understanding Sexual Identities and Queer Rights Issues in India.

An Online International Summer School Program | A five-day immersive online certificate training course on Beyond Binaries: Understanding Sexual Identities and Queer Rights Issues in India was launched by #IMPRI Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute in honour of pride month.
The session on the history of transgender identity took place on June 22, 2023. The event aimed to discuss the historical representation of transgender individuals and the implications of colonial and post-colonial laws on transgender rights in India.