Ph.D. in Population Studies
vini.sivanandan@gipe.ac.in
Population Research Centre (PRC)
The Population Research Centre (PRC) at GIPE is a leading research hub dedicated to demographic studies, population dynamics, health indicators, and socio-economic transitions. The centre provides data-driven insights for population planning and public policy formulation.
Demographic & Population Research ExcellenceFocus on Health, Fertility, Migration & MortalityData-Driven Policy Research Centre
National & Institutional CollaborationsNational Health Programs
About PRC
The Population Research Centre (PRC) focuses on advanced demographic research and socio-economic analysis of population trends. The centre studies fertility, mortality, migration, and health indicators to support evidence-based population policy and planning.
PRC plays a critical role in generating reliable statistical insights that help governments and institutions understand population change and its implications on development, health systems, and resource allocation.
Team PRC
Ph.D. in Population Studies M.Phil., M.P.S., M.A.
balgovind.chauhan@gipe.ac.in
M.A. Economics, M.Ed.
rajendra.pol@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Population Studies M.Phil., M.P.S., M.A. in Economics
ravi.prasad@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. in Statistics, B.Sc.
niraj.rathi@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Social Work, M.S.W., P.G.D.C.S.R.
akram.khan@gipe.ac.in
M.S.W.
apparao.prashik@gipe.ac.in
M.Phil., M.Sc. in Population Studies
a.vivekanand@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Economics M.Sc. in Economics
sagar.pagare@gipe.ac.in
B.A. (Economics)
bhushan.hiwale@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. Economics
karthik.saravanan@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. in Statistics
karan.pawar@gipe.ac.in
M. Lib & I. Sc.
ashish.suryawanshi@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Population Studies, M.Phil., M.Sc. in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics
baldev.kulaste@gipe.ac.in
M.Com. (Business Administration)
giridhar.kakde@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Population Studies
vini.sivanandan@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Population Studies M.Phil., M.P.S., M.A.
balgovind.chauhan@gipe.ac.in
M.A. Economics, M.Ed.
rajendra.pol@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Population Studies M.Phil., M.P.S., M.A. in Economics
ravi.prasad@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. in Statistics, B.Sc.
niraj.rathi@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Social Work, M.S.W., P.G.D.C.S.R.
akram.khan@gipe.ac.in
M.S.W.
apparao.prashik@gipe.ac.in
M.Phil., M.Sc. in Population Studies
a.vivekanand@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Economics M.Sc. in Economics
sagar.pagare@gipe.ac.in
B.A. (Economics)
bhushan.hiwale@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. Economics
karthik.saravanan@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. in Statistics
karan.pawar@gipe.ac.in
M. Lib & I. Sc.
ashish.suryawanshi@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Population Studies, M.Phil., M.Sc. in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics
baldev.kulaste@gipe.ac.in
M.Com. (Business Administration)
giridhar.kakde@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Population Studies
vini.sivanandan@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Population Studies M.Phil., M.P.S., M.A.
balgovind.chauhan@gipe.ac.in
M.A. Economics, M.Ed.
rajendra.pol@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Population Studies M.Phil., M.P.S., M.A. in Economics
ravi.prasad@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. in Statistics, B.Sc.
niraj.rathi@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. in Social Work, M.S.W., P.G.D.C.S.R.
akram.khan@gipe.ac.in
M.S.W.
apparao.prashik@gipe.ac.in
M.Phil., M.Sc. in Population Studies
a.vivekanand@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Economics M.Sc. in Economics
sagar.pagare@gipe.ac.in
B.A. (Economics)
bhushan.hiwale@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. Economics
karthik.saravanan@gipe.ac.in
M.Sc. in Statistics
karan.pawar@gipe.ac.in
M. Lib & I. Sc.
ashish.suryawanshi@gipe.ac.in
Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Population Studies, M.Phil., M.Sc. in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics
baldev.kulaste@gipe.ac.in
M.Com. (Business Administration)
giridhar.kakde@gipe.ac.in
Key Facilities & Initiatives
Census Data Research Workstation (CDRW)
The Census Data Research Workstation (CDRW) is a secure research facility established at the Population Research Centre, GIPE, in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. It enables approved researchers to access anonymized Census microdata for advanced demographic and socio-economic research.
- Established in 2013–14
- Secure access to Census 2001 & 2011 microdata
- Advanced demographic and socio-economic analysis
- Statistical software and technical support
- Secure & Confidential Research Environment
CDRW Objectives and Capabilities
The Census Data Research Workstation (CDRW) facilitates advanced demographic and socio-economic research by providing secure access to anonymized Census microdata. It enables researchers to undertake customized analysis beyond published Census tables, supporting evidence-based policymaking, academic research, and data-driven insights. Through its secure research environment, the CDRW strengthens the use of Census data across diverse thematic areas relevant to population and development.
Digital Population Clock
Promoting demographic awareness through real-time population insights.
The Digital Population Clock is a public awareness initiative by the Population Research Centre (PRC), Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, designed to display continuously updated population estimates for India and Maharashtra. The initiative aims to make demographic information more accessible while promoting greater public understanding of population trends and their significance for planning, research, and sustainable development.
- Real-Time Population Estimates for India and Maharashtra
- Public Awareness Initiative promoting demographic literacy
- Educational Resource for students, researchers, and visitors
- Supports Evidence-Based Planning through accessible population data
Purpose & Impact
Since its inauguration in 2022, the Digital Population Clock has served as an interactive public resource that connects demographic research with society. By making population estimates easily accessible, it encourages informed discussions on population dynamics, supports academic learning, and highlights the role of demographic data in evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development.
All Projects
22 Oct 2025
Understanding disruption in the social contract between the medical profession and society in India: a tale of mismatched expectations?
Health Policy Plan
Samant M, Santosh S, Dutta S, Joshi M, Calnan M, Kane S.
22 Oct 2025
Maternal and child health indicators across selected districts of Maharashtra
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Vini Sivanandan and Bal Govind Chauhan
22 Oct 2025
Internal migration patterns and urbanisation in Western India
Population Research Centre, GIPE
Bal Govind Chauhan and Anil Memane
22 Oct 2025
Fertility transition and family welfare programme outcomes in Maharashtra
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Vini Sivanandan and Rajendra Pol
More about PRC
Exploring demographic research, collaboration, and impact across India's population landscape.
