TISS launches global forum aimed at sharing India’s development journey

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences TISS on Wednesday said that it has launched TISS Global a new international forum aimed at sharing Indiarsquos development journey with the world an official statement saidIt said that the initiative was unveiled as part of TISSrsquos 90th anniversary celebrationsTISS Global is designed to bring together scholars practitioners policymakers civil society leaders and students from across the world It seeks to create a platform for dialogue collaborative learning and shared knowledge on Indiarsquos social economic and political progress the statement saidThe forum was launched by Prof Badri Narayan Tiwari ViceChancellor of TISS in the presence of Prof Michael Pippenger Vice President of the University of Notre Dame Indiana USAProf Tiwari said that as India becomes a major global actor it is important to reflect on its development paths and share its experiences for mutual learning Prof Pippenger emphasised the value of partnerships between educational institutions to address global challenges togetherTISS Global will highlight Indiarsquos rapid economic growth and vibrant democracy as valuable perspectives in global discussionsThe platform will focus on grassroots experiences especially from the Global South and the Indian subcontinent and will explore topics such as governance sustainability social transformation and innovationIt aims to show how Indiarsquos development model social movements and policy innovations can offer useful lessons to other regions facing similar challengesSeries of events during the 90th yearThroughout its 90th year TISS Global will host a series of events that explore the social cultural and political aspects of Indiarsquos development The forum will connect local knowledge with global frameworks and demonstrate how communitydriven approaches can support fair and sustainable development worldwideThe initiative aims to create new pathways in global social science research by linking research policy and practice It will encourage comparative studies ethical collaborations and participatory engagement that crosses national boundariesThe forum also seeks to bring Indian perspectives into global knowledge systems and support research rooted in local realitiesCultural exchange and wider engagementAlong with academic discussions TISS Global will also offer opportunities to experience Indian culture and cuisine providing deeper context to Indiarsquos development story and its growing global influenceAcknowledging the Team Behind the InitiativeThe launch event also included remarks by Prof Madhushree Sekher Chairperson Office for International Affairs Prof Sunil Santha Dean Academic Affairs Prof Bipin Jojo Dean School of Social WorkDr Narendra Mishra Registrar TISSThe institute said the launch reaffirms TISSrsquos commitment to advancing social science education research and community engagement