Centre for Development Studies and Activities (CDSA), Pune

The Centre for Development Studies and Activities (CDSA) was established in August 1976, registered as a non-profit Trust and Society under the relevant Acts of 1860 and 1950 respectively in India. Aims and Objectives of CDSA 1. To conduct research on development problems and processes, to experiment with planning methods, to develop techniques of evaluation which give accurate feedback on the nature and type of changes taking place in the society. 2. To teach and train participants about the problems and processes of development, to impart skills to them on the methods and techniques of planning, implementation, administration and evaluation. 3. To help the governments, its agencies and other public bodies by training their personnel, carrying out pilot projects for them, conducting research in the areas of public policy and decision-making, and giving them correct and accurate feedback. 4. To enter into contracts with individuals, firms, companies, societies, institutions, agencies, government and non-government organizations in India and abroad, which further the objectives of CDSA.