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For research in policy relevant areas, which of the following organizations is entrusted with the initiative 'Impress'? 

For research in policy relevant areas, which of the following organizations is entrusted with the initiative 'Impress'?  Correct Answer ICSSR

MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development) has launched a new scheme known as IMPRESS (Impactful Policy Research in Social Science). IMPRESS aims to promote research in social science. The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has been assigned with the task of monitoring and implementing the scheme IMPRESS.

The acknowledged domains under IMPRESS are:

  1. Transformation of Urban
  2. Democracy and state
  3. Culture, Media and Society
  4. Rural Transformation and Employment Skills
  5. Innovation, Public and Governance Policy
  6. Macro Trade, Growth and Economic Policy
  7. Rural and Agriculture Development
  8. Environment and Health
  9.  Education and Science
  10. Technology and Social Media
  11. Law, Economics, and Politics

  • ICSSR was established in the year 1969 by the government to promote research in social science in our country.
  • ICSSR gives grants for fellowship, projects, publications to promote research in social science.
  • It also sponsors, seminars Organizes workshops, finance seminars, and study groups.

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