Welcome to the Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur. The Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur was established in 1981 on the initiative of a group of academicians, scholars, and administrators from Rajasthan. The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the Government of Rajasthan are supporting the Institute. It is an autonomous organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1958.
Dr. Motilal Mahamallik assumed charge as Director (I/C) of the Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur on the afternoon of 27th February, 2026. He has been associated with the Institute of Develoment Studies, Jaipur since 1st December, 2008, contributing extensively to research and policy in the fields of urban homelessness, human development and poverty, rural livelihoods, centre–state financial relations, and marginalized communities in India.
His scholarly work has appeared in leading journals and platforms, including Economic and Political Weekly, Artha Vijnana, and The Indian Economic Journal, as well as in newspapers and online forums. Beyond academic research, Dr. Mahamallik has played a pivotal role in shaping public policy. He was instrumental in drafting the Rajasthan Homeless Upliftment and Rehabilitation Policy (2022) ...
