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Unit 6: Establishment of Social Science Research Institutions

y ICSSR, an autonomous body, sponsors social science research programmes and projects in Notes
the country; administers grant to institutions and individuals; awards fellowship; sponsor
and arrange technical training in research methodology and provide guidance for research;
develop and support library and documentation centres for providing information services in
social sciences; organises and support seminars, workshops and study groups and undertakes
publication work in social sciences.
y University Grant Commission has been establishing Inter University Centres (IUCs) to provide
common state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to the researchers working in different
universities, since heavy investment in infrastructure and input is beyond the reach of the
individual university for research purposes.
y The subject matter of research in social sciences, viz., human society and human behaviour
is too complex, varied and changing to yield to the scientific categorization, measurement,
analysis and prediction.
y A social scientist faces certain human problems, which the natural scientist is spared. These
problems are varied and include refusal of respondents, improper understanding of questions
by them, their loss of memory, their reluctance to furnish certain information, etc.

6.6 Keywords

NASSDOC: National Social Science Documentation Centre
ICSSR: Indian Council of Social Science Research
IDPAD: INDO-DUTCH Programme on Alternatives in Development
DOCAS: Documentation Centre for Asian Studies
NISSS: National Information System in Social Sciences
IACIS: Indo-American Centre for International Studies
IUCHSS: Inter University Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences

6.7 Review Questions

1. What are the key initiatives taken by the Indian Government for social science
development?
2. Discuss the role and functioning of Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
3. Write a note on role of UGC in social science research.
4. What are the major problems occurring in social science research and development?

Answers: Self Assessment

1. Behaviour 2. 1969
3. National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC)
4. 1964 5. UGC-IUC
6. Human problems 7. Decisions

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