Nehru Centre for Social Research
Nehru Centre for Social Research
NCSR: THE VISION
NCSR is a creative, independent, non-partisan and democratic platform to carry forward the great legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru. NCSR is visualised not as a conventional organisation. Rather, NCSR is perceived as a living testament and embodiment of Nehruvian vision of India, our democratic tradition, freedom of expression, compassion for humanity, critical thinking, scientific temper, pluralism and secularism. Through our activities, NCSR would attempt to inspire our present and future generation and urge them to reclaim the great legacy of Nehru, Gandhiji and other national leaders.
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Our most important objective is to explain and demonstrate the continuing relevance of Nehru and his ideas in the contemporary world.
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NCSR strives to engage in incubating new ideas and engaging directly with people, intellectuals, governments and policymakers through advocacy to advance positive change.We shape our strategic priorities by listening to both local and global experts, drawing on the extensive network of advisory boards that support our programs.
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At every level, NCSRembrace pluralism. Our programmes, advisors and trustees represent a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds.NCSR believes in long-term thinking, because we understand that fundamental transformation requires patience, resilience, planning, and an inclination to pursue differentpaths to the same destination.
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NCSR will keep burning the torch that Nehru has left to Indians….
NCSR: THE MISSION
The fundamental mission of NCSRis to offer a platform for Indians across the world to reconnect with India and reclaim our great pluralist and secular heritage. We offer them opportunities to contribute to India’s development, while fostering a new generation of socially-conscious global leaders who are proud of Gandhian and Nehruvian legacy.
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NCSRis a think-tank and global platform in which all interested Indian can join together and discuss the possibilities of positive social and political transformation based on the ideas of non-violence, secularism, science, modernity and democracy.
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NCSRfosters deep soul searching through engaging in debates, social services, education and outreach.
All our activities and programmes will fundamentally promote the fuller understanding of the idea of Indiabeautifully woven by Gandhiji and Jawaharlal Nehru.
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