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Madras Institute of Development Studies -[MIDS]

2nd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, India • 6000203.6(2)
VerifiedPublic (Autonomous)Estd. 1971AICTE
Founded
1971
Type
Public (Autonomous)
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About Madras Institute of Development Studies -[MIDS]

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Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS) was established in the year 1971 by Dr. Malcom S Adiseshiah and Mrs. Elizabeth Adiseshiah. The Government of India through the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, proposed the developing of MIDS into a national institute of social science research and the Institute was reconstituted as a National Institute in March 1977 under the joint sponsorship of the Government of India through the ICSSR and the Government of Tamil Nadu.

  • The Reserve Bank of India established a Chair for applied research in regional economics in 1985
  • It is located at Adyar, Chennai Tamil Nadu

Facts & Figures at MIDS:

Faculty

26

Library

56500 books

190 national/International journals

52 e-jounals

Computer labs

1700 series routers

100 user capacity

Research projects

38 completed research projects

17 ongoing projects

Why to join MIDS:

  • It undertakes studies and research regarding to development problems, with special reference to the agro-rural aspects of Tamil Nadu
  • It is the most specialized research institute in India which provides research facilities for students and funds for research projects
  • The governing council of institute includes Institutes’ Director, ICSSR and Trustees and Scientists from four Universities of Southern States

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Placements & Recruiters

Madras Institute of Development Studies -[MIDS] Placement Details

Madras Institute of Development Studies -[MIDS] in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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Campus Facilities

Madras Institute of Development Studies -[MIDS] Facilities

Madras Institute of Development Studies -[MIDS] in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

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Total Facilities
5
Academic Support
2
Student Life
3
  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

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  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

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Faculty

Prof. Shashanka Bhide

Director

Mr. D. Jayaraj

Professor, Department of Agricultural marketing

Mr. A. R. Venkatachalapathy

Professor, Department of Social history

Mr. Ananta Kumar Giri

Assistant Professor, Department of Social movements and social transformation

Mr. S. Anandhi

Assistant Professor, Department of Gender; caste and identity politics

Mr. L. Venkatachalam

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental economics

Mr. K. Sivasubramaniyan

Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture

Contact Information

2nd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar<br> India

Pincode: 600020

0442-441258