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TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai (2026)

21/05/2026

Bridging evidence and action on migration, mental health, and gendered violence.

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences successfully hosted the two-day GEMMS India Dissemination and Consultation Event titled Mobilities, Mental Health and Gendered Violence: Bridging Evidence & Action on 19–20 May 2026 at the Prof. S. Parasuraman Hall, TISS Mumbai campus. The event brought together representatives from the UN and related organisations, international research institutions, academics, practitioners, researchers, and civil society to engage in critical dialogue on the intersections of precarious migration, gendered violence, and mental health.

Organised as part of the Gendered Experiences of Migration, Mental Health and Violence Study (GEMMS) — a multi-country research initiative implemented across India, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Cambodia in collaboration with the University of Essex, UK, and supported by the NIHR — the India component has been led by TISS since 2022. The project team comprises Dr. Aparna Joshi (Principal Investigator & Co-Lead WS3 – Intervention), Prof. M Sivakami (Co-Lead WS2 – Quantitative), Prof. Amita Bhide (Co-Lead WS1), Dr. Neha Adsul (Country Coordinator), Ms. Anushree, and Ms. Aastha Niranjan (Research Assistants).

The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Irudaya Rajan (Chair, IIMAD, Kerala), dissemination of GEMMS India research findings, and two panel discussions. The first panel, “The Scaffolds of Precarious Migration: Challenges, Realities, and the Road Ahead,” explored the structural drivers of migration precarity and pathways of resilience, support, and social protection. The second panel, “Intersecting Threads of Precarious Migration, Gendered Violence, Health and Mental Health: Defining the Problem and Solutions,” examined the impact of precarious migration on gendered violence, access to care, help-seeking barriers, and mental health outcomes, emphasising the need for integrated, rights-based, community- and gender-responsive approaches.

Across both days, discussions highlighted the importance of moving beyond siloed understandings of migration, violence, health, and mental health, while centring migrant experiences, structural inequalities, and collaborative responses within research, policy, and practice.

Organised by the GEMMS India Team at TISS Mumbai and supported by NIHR, the consultation marked a significant step in strengthening cross-sector dialogue on migrant wellbeing.

19/05/2026

How can India emerge as a global producer of social science knowledge rather than merely a site of observation?

This question shaped the opening discussion on Day 1 of Global Colloquium 2026 at TISS through the panel, “Tone and Tenor | Beyond the Case Study Paradigm: Viksit Bharat and India’s Emergence as a Global Social Science Knowledge Producer.”

The session highlighted the importance of community-engaged research, interdisciplinary collaboration, indigenous epistemologies, and locally rooted knowledge systems with global relevance.

Speakers:
• Welcome Address by Prof. Madhushree Sekher (TISS)
• Prof. Manish Jha (Moderator, TISS)
• Dr. Shashank Shah (Director, Senior Specialist – Viksit Bharat Perspective Planning & Visioning)
• Prof. Dhananjay Singh (Member Secretary, ICSSR)

19/05/2026

TISS Admissions 2026 open from 20 May for Post-Graduate Programmes.

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18/05/2026

Strengthening compassionate cancer care through knowledge, collaboration, and frontline leadership.

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, in collaboration with the National Health Authority, successfully concluded the 60-hour Training Programme on Psycho-Social Support and Basic Oncology for Arogya Mitras under the PM-JAY scheme on 15 May 2026.

A formal Certification Ceremony held on 16 May 2026 recognised the dedication and commitment of 31 Arogya Mitras representing seven districts of Maharashtra. Sh. Samuel V. Pachuau (IFS, Joint Director, National Health Authority), who attended the event as Chief Guest, highlighted the critical role of Arogya Mitras in supporting patients and families navigating cancer care settings, while also emphasising the importance of emotional well-being and self-care among frontline healthcare facilitators.

Dr. Dayanand Jagtap (Dy. Chief Executive Officer, State Health Authority, Maharashtra) also attended the programme and reinforced the significance of such capacity-building initiatives in strengthening healthcare services across the state.

Supported by Pfizer Limited as part of its CSR initiative, the programme reflected a collaborative effort towards strengthening patient-centred healthcare delivery under Ayushman Bharat. Representatives from Pfizer Limited, including Mr Sharad Goswami and Ms Sneha Senapati, were also present during the ceremony.

The Project Leads — Prof. Bipin Jojo (Dean, School of Social Work), Dr. Saigita Chitturu, and Dr. Lata Das (Chairperson, Centre for Lifelong Learning) — expressed gratitude to all partners and participants for their dedication towards building compassionate, informed, and inclusive healthcare support systems.

By integrating psychosocial support with foundational oncology knowledge, the initiative has further strengthened the capacities of frontline professionals to provide empathetic and informed support to individuals and families navigating cancer care journeys.

17/05/2026

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati Off-Campus successfully conducted its 12th Convocation at the Zubeen Garg Auditorium, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU), Guwahati. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Soumitra Saikia, Judge, Gauhati High Court, was the Chief Guest at the Convocation, which was presided over by the TISS Chancellor, Prof. D.P. Singh.

At this Convocation, a total of 116 students and scholars were awarded their degrees, including PhD scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate students. Twenty-seven students were awarded medals and shields for their academic excellence, with Mr. Jyotirmoy Jishnu (Master of Arts in Social Work – Livelihood and Social Entrepreneurship) receiving the first-ever Chancellor’s Gold Medal for the Guwahati Off-Campus.

The Convocation ceremony brought together distinguished dignitaries including TISS Vice Chancellor Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari, Dr. Narendra Mishra (Officiating Registrar), Prof. Sunil Damodaran Santha (Dean, Academic Affairs), and eminent representatives from KKHSOU, OKD Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), ICSSR-NERC, along with Dr. Keshav Kumar, IPS (Retd.), Advisor to the Government of Assam (Home and Political Affairs).

In his Convocation Address, Justice Soumitra Saikia emphasised constitutional values, social justice, and the importance of informed innovation rooted in indigenous wisdom. Addressing the graduating students, he urged them to uphold the ideals of justice, equality and fraternity, while recognising the significance of TISS Guwahati in advancing higher education and research in Northeast India.

In his Presidential Address, Chancellor Prof. D.P. Singh reflected on TISS’s 90-year legacy and encouraged graduates to embody integrity, trust and public purpose aligned with the vision of NEP 2020 and Viksit Bharat@2047. TISS Vice Chancellor Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari reaffirmed the Institute’s strategic role in advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat through the TISS Bharat and TISS Global initiatives.

15/05/2026

Breaking barriers, enabling learning!

The upgraded M. K. Tata Memorial Learning Centre for the Visually Challenged at TISS, now equipped with state-of-the-art assistive technologies, enhances learning opportunities for all students, including those with visual impairment. The inauguration on 14 May 2026 was attended by Mr. Labanyendu Prasad Parhi (Chief General Manager, IDBI Bank), Mr. Babu Lal Gehlot (General Manager, IDBI Bank), Prof. Anil Sutar (Dean, Doctoral Students Office & Chairperson, Library Advisory Committee), Dr. Narendra Mishra (Officiating Registrar), Prof. Bipin Jojo (Dean, School of Social Work & Equal Opportunities Cell, TISS), Dr. Satish Kanamadi (Librarian), and Dr. Anand Dodamani (Deputy Librarian).�

The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling of the donor plaque, and live demonstrations of advanced assistive technologies by the library team and students with visual impairment. Dr. Anand Dodamani highlighted the journey of the Centre from its establishment in 2008 with support from the M. K. Tata Memorial Trust to its upgraded, inclusive form today, made possible by IDBI Bank’s CSR initiative.

In their addresses, Dr. Satish Kanamadi acknowledged the Library’s ongoing efforts to incorporate evolving assistive technologies, Mr. Labanyendu Prasad Parhi praised the project’s ex*****on and pledged continued support, and Mr. Babu Lal Gehlot encouraged students to make full use of the enhanced facilities. Prof. Bipin Jojo and Dr. Narendra Mishra emphasised the importance of periodic upgrades and socially relevant initiatives in fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Prof. Anil Sutar congratulated the Library Team for conceptualising and implementing this initiative and appreciated IDBI Bank’s longstanding support for student welfare, education, and skill development at TISS.

The event reflected the collective commitment of TISS faculty, administration, students, and staff to accessibility, inclusion, and equitable learning opportunities for all. A heartfelt thanks to IDBI Bank for their generous CSR support in making this initiative possible.

15/05/2026

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences hosted the first Global Colloquium on “Building Bridges in Social Sciences” from 11–13 May 2026 at its Mumbai campus. The Colloquium, organised as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations, convened a distinguished and diverse gathering of scholars, policymakers, practitioners, civil society actors, and diplomats from 25 countries across the globe.

Envisioned as an internationally inclusive platform, the Colloquium sought to foster dialogue, collaboration, and critical reflection within the social sciences. It placed India’s development experience at the centre of global knowledge exchange, exploring its relevance across varied social, cultural, economic, and geopolitical contexts. The event underscored India’s evolving role not only as a site of empirical inquiry but also as a key contributor to theory-building and knowledge production in the Global South and beyond.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Government of India, was the Chief Guest at the inaugural session of the Colloquium on 11 May 2026, marking a significant moment in TISS’s long-standing commitment to advancing socially and environmentally relevant knowledge and public engagement.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari stated, “TISS will act as an anchor of social science research and will promote strong research collaborations, cross-border academic partnerships, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, and policy-oriented engagement among institutions, scholars, and practitioners across the Global South and beyond.”

Through a series of plenary sessions, thematic panels, and interdisciplinary dialogues, the Colloquium highlighted India’s vibrant democratic ethos and institutional diversity, innovative and scalable public policy interventions, grassroots perspectives and community-led development practices, and the contributions of Global South knowledge traditions to global discourse. By bringing together diverse global voices and perspectives, the Colloquium aimed to build intellectual bridges across regions and disciplines while contributing to more inclusive, context-sensitive, and policy-relevant social science frameworks.

The TISS Global Declaration, adopted during the concluding session, reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthening equitable global partnerships, advancing collaborative social science research, and fostering knowledge exchange rooted in the priorities and perspectives of the Global South.

14/05/2026

The National Seminar on “Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways” was organised by the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on 9 May 2026 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai, with TISS PARZOR serving as the Knowledge Partner.

The seminar brought together Union and State Ministers, policymakers, scholars, industrialists, academicians, and members of the Parsi community to deliberate on questions of cultural preservation, demographic concerns, and the socio-economic status of Parsis in contemporary India.

The dignitaries on the dais included Honourable Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju (Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs); Honourable Minister of State Shri George Kurian (Ministry of Minority Affairs); Ms. Alka Upadhyaya (Secretary, National Commission for Minorities); Dr. Atya Nand (Joint Secretary, NCM); Mr. Berjis Desai (Member, NCM); Ms. S. Munawari Begum (Member, NCM); Mr. Yogesh P. Mhase (Secretary, Minorities Development Department, Maharashtra); Mr. Pyare Jiya Khan (Chairman, Maharashtra State Minorities Commission); Mr. Hormazd Godrej (Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.); and Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor (Head Priest).

The seminar was formally inaugurated with the unveiling of a Coffee Table Book documenting the legacy, heritage, and contributions of the Parsi community.

Delivering the keynote address, Honourable Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju highlighted the enduring contribution of the Parsi community to India’s development, recalling how Sir Dorabji Tata financed India’s first official Olympic contingent to the 1920 Olympics. He also reaffirmed the Government’s commitment towards preserving Parsi heritage and addressing demographic challenges.

The seminar featured technical sessions on Parsi cultural heritage, language preservation, socio-economic realities, and contemporary challenges, bringing together diverse perspectives on the future of the micro minority community in India. Discussions also reflected on the revival of the Jiyo Parsi scheme, while the Government was presented with a list of recommendations and proposed next steps emerging from the deliberations for further consideration.

13/05/2026

Three days.
Countless conversations.
One shared vision.

Here’s a glimpse into the ideas, exchanges and collaborations that defined — where social sciences met across borders to imagine more inclusive futures.

12/05/2026

Education, transformation, and global engagement took centre stage in the address by Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, GoI, at the TISS Global Colloquium 2026.

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11/05/2026

Can global knowledge truly become global if large parts of the world remain underrepresented in shaping it?

This fundamental question posed by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, set the tone for the inaugural day of the Global Colloquium 2026: “Building Bridges in Social Sciences”, held on 11 May 2026 at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

As TISS celebrates its 90-year journey, Shri Pradhan highlighted the institute’s legacy — from its pre-independence origins envisioned by the Tata Group to its current role as a “living classroom” in the cosmopolitan melting pot of Mumbai. He commended TISS for translating values of social responsibility into lived practice, standing at the forefront during crises ranging from the Odisha super cyclone crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drawing upon India’s civilisational strength, the Minister illustrated the concept of ‘Samvad’ (dialogue) through the lens of the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita. He emphasised that while material science drives tangible progress, it is social science that provides the moral compass and ethical direction required to navigate challenges such as Artificial Intelligence and global conflicts.

“Social science ultimately shapes society more profoundly than material science. It is an intangible heritage that defines the moral direction of humanity.”

Shri Pradhan also lauded India’s governance model of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, noting that the country’s democratic experience and digital transformation offer valuable case studies for the Global South.

During the event, the Hon’ble Minister officially released two key publications: the Global Insights Newsletter and the Global Engagement Review Report.

The session was enriched by diverse perspectives from distinguished dignitaries. It began with a welcome address by Prof. Madhushree Sekher (Chairperson, Office for International Affairs, TISS), followed by a contextual overview on India’s new social science research optics by Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari (Vice-Chancellor, TISS). Dr. Surjit Bhalla (Former Member, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council) delivered the keynote address, while Prof. Siri Hettige (Professor Emeritus, University of Colombo) offered a special guest talk reflecting on civilisational challenges.

The gathering also heard addresses from Dr. Vineet Joshi (Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education) and Prof. D.P. Singh (Chancellor, TISS).

The proceedings concluded with meaningful remarks by Dr. Narendra Mishra (Officiating Registrar), encapsulating the spirit of the day’s deliberations.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and all dignitaries for their presence. We look forward to three days of collaborative dialogue.

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