CES was founded in August 2000 as an independent organization engaged in research and advocacy on a range of social and economic justice issues in India. We examine the nature and causes of social injustice and inequity that befall the poorest sections of India to find ways to move towards a more equitable, humane and peaceful society. We particularly focus on hunger, religious and communal confli
ct, and the plight of street children and the homeless. We seek to influence and shape public policy and law in favour of India's most disadvantaged communities who live in these conditions through a range of work, which includes three main areas:
1. Research into the exclusion of disadvantaged people from government programmes, laws, and policies
3. Grassroots engagement to help develop alternatives to existing , programmes, laws, and policies. Based on field-level research amongst various marginalized communities in India, we propose policy changes and engage people across the development spectrum in meaningful debates, including academics, civil servants, activists, the media, and, most directly, the communities with whom we work closely. The Centre also plays an implementation role in related areas such as homes for street children and health clinics for the homeless.
