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The India Observatory

The India Observatory (IO), set up in 2006, is a centre to develop and enhance research and programmes related to India's economy, politics and society. It is involved in public policy engagement in, and with, India and also works in collaboration with international partners for the generation and exchange of knowledge on India and its position in the world.

The IO is involved in evidence based research and a strong public policy engagement in and with India and beyond. We work in collaboration with international partners for the generation and exchange of knowledge on India and its position in the world. It has a global focus, especially with respect to emerging economies. This is to enable sharing knowledge and experiences between India and other countries with common synergies for better understanding and mutual benefit.

The IO is involved in developing, enhancing and undertaking high impact multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research at the LSE and beyond. It has strong links with academic institutions; public and private sector institutions to further knowledge exchange and contributes to the debate on broader policy issues by promoting and supporting an active engagement around economics and social policy.

The IO operates in conjunction with the IG Patel Chair, forming a collaborative partnership with the Reserve Bank of India and the State Bank of India. This initiative honours the legacy of Dr IG Patel, a highly distinguished Indian economist and public servant who served as the Director of the London School of Economics from 1984 to 1990 and as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1977 to 1982.

Professor Lord Stern and Dr Ruth Kattumuri jointly serve as co-chairs of the India Observatory.