Institute for Human Development

Is it time for sober thinking on alcohol policy in Bihar? Is there scope for other options besides the extremes of banning drinking and ‘addiction to liquor revenue’ by the governments? This op-ed by Alakh Sharma and Bhim Reddy critically engages with the policy and evidence drawing on IHD’s research on the impact of alcohol prohibition on drinking, IPV and household economic well-being in Bihar, which is funded by the Sexual Violence Research Initiative and the World Bank Group led by Bhim Reddy

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India has an estimated 450 million internal migrants as of the 2011 Census. Many are seasonal or circular workers, people who move between their villages and cities for work but don't permanently relocate. On election day, they're often hundreds of kilometres away from where they're registered to vote, with no way to get back.

This isn't just a logistical problem but a democratic one.

IHD's Working Paper, "Migration, Mobility, and Voting Rights: Emerging Challenges in India" by Prof. Ram B. Bhagat, sheds light on the invisible voters in our electoral system, seasonal labourers, inter-state workers, women displaced by marriage migration, NRIs, and even internally displaced persons.
The paper makes a compelling case: we need to distinguish between migrants and mobile populations, and design solutions accordingly, whether that's portable voter registration, remote voting, or postal ballots.
https://www.ihdindia.org/working-papers-wp/Ram-B%20-Bhagat-Working-Paper-1-2026.pdf

We launched our report 'Economics of Indian Craft: Estimating Employment and Value Added in the Handicrafts and Handloom Sector' that outlines the contribution of the two sectors in the Indian economy, employment, challenges and the way forward across 5 Indian states.

Hear from our Director, Professor Alakh N. Sharma on the future of the Sector.

To see the full report, visit:https://www.ihdindia.org/whatsnew/CCI-Report-Web-1.pdf

We launched our report 'Economics of Indian Craft: Estimating Employment and Value Added in the Handicrafts and Handloom Sector' that outlines the contribution of the two sectors in the Indian economy, challenges and more across 5 Indian states.

Hear from our principal investigator, Professor G. C Manna, Faculty IHD and Former Director General NSSO and CSO.

Read full report here:https://www.ihdindia.org/whatsnew/CCI-Report-Web-1.pdf

IHD Faculty, Professor G.C Manna answers 'How can this research and survey help strengthen policy making for artisans and craftsmen?"

Here his full response below:

In Conversation with Dr. G.C. Manna | Economies of Indian Craft | Part 2 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Professor Ashoke Chatterjee shares the importance of the report, 'Economics of Indian Craft: Estimating Employment and Value Added in the Handicrafts and Handlooms Sector'

In conversation with Professor Ashoke Chatterjee | Economics of Indian Craft Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Highlights from our report 'Economics of Indian Craft': Estimating Employment and Value added in the Handicraft and Handloom Sector'.

To read the full report, visit:https://www.ihdindia.org/whatsnew/CCI-Report-Web.pdf

Thrilled to announce that IHD has been chosen as a Centre of Excellence by The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), joining a prestigious national collaboration with IITs, NITs, IIMs and top research institutions. We're excited to contribute to cutting-edge work across AI and digital humanities.

ANRF ropes in IITs, NIT, IIM for research centres across archaeology, AI, rural development The selected Centres of Excellence will include principal investigators and co-investigators from nearly 20 collaborating institutions, including state universities, central universities, IITs, NITs, colleges, private universities, and recognised R&D institutions.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the report “Economics of Indian Craft: Estimating Employment and Value Added in the Handicraft and Handloom Sector” by Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles; Professor S.Mahendra Dev, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM); Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry; Prof. Ashok Chatterjee; Ms. Sita Ram; Mr. Tarun Das; and other distinguished guests. The event was organized by the Institute For Human Development, India and The Crafts Council of India (CCI).

The report presentation by Dr. G.C. Manna, Professor, IHD and former Director-General, NSSO and CSO, Government of India, highlighted the importance of strengthening India’s craft sector through policy support, market linkages, and value addition.