Udaipur is one of the leading hubs for practitioners of development management in India. The CDPM at IIM Udaipur works closely with the main NGOs in the region to conduct research and build capabilities in this sector.
The Centre for Development Policy and Management (CDPM) aspires to become a leading knowledge base about social issues in Rajasthan as well as India. It views development as a socially transformative and inclusive process of social change. The CDPM's research focus is on projects that have the potential to impact the lives of the most socio-economically disadvantaged population groups in Rajasthan. Its objective is to find meaningful ways to approach development challenges in Indian society by bringing together cutting-edge social science and management knowledge. We hope for a productive conversation across disciplines that will facilitate a dialogue about ensuring sustainable and enduring well-being among the poor and marginalized in India.