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International Institute for Population Sciences
The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) serves as a regional Institute for Training and Research in Population Studies for the ESCAP region. It was established in Mumbai in July 1956, till July 1970 it was known as the Demographic Training and Research Centre (DTRC) and till 1985 it was known as the International Institute for Population Studies (IIPS). The Institute was re-designated to its present title in 1985 to facilitate the expansion of its academic activities and was declared as a 'Deemed University' in August 19, 1985 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The recognition has facilitated the award of recognized degrees by the Institute itself and paved the way for further expansion of the Institute as an academic institution.
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The Impact of Akshara Ganitha: A Longitudinal Study 2012-13 to 2014-15
This report outlines the findings of a longitudinal study conducted by Akshara Foundation in Hoskote Block of Bangalore Rural district. The study employed a controlled before-and-after design to com...
Section:Reports
by K. Vaijayanti | Published On 01 Aug 2016
The Effects of School Libraries on Language Skills: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial in India
A randomized controlled trial of an Indian school library program were conducted. Overall, the program had no impact on students’ scores on a language skills test administered after 16 months. The e...
Section:Research Papers
by Evan Borkum | Published On 01 Mar 2013
Educating the Urban Poor: Case Study of Running Pre-schools in Non-notified Slums of Bengaluru
In the paper, an informal preschool program is described that Akshara Foundation administered over 12 months in a set of non-notified slums in Bengaluru. The intervention is particularly noteworthy be...
Section:Research Papers
by K. Vaijayanti | Published On 01 Jan 2013
A Study of Government Urdu Primary Schools in Bengaluru
This study provides an overview of Urdu-medium primary schools in the Bengaluru urban district of Karnataka in India. Akshara’s research examined access to government-run Urdu-medium schools and iss...
Section:Reports
by Divya Vishawanath | Published On 01 Jul 2011
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