Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

PRC Outreach Activities

The Population Research Centre (PRC) regularly conducts outreach initiatives that connect demographic research with public health practice.

Strengthening Field Research and Data Collection

PRC regularly conducts training workshops for researchers, enumerators, and students on demographic surveys, household data collection, sampling techniques, and digital data management. These programmes improve research quality and encourage evidence-based population studies.

Bridging Research with Policy

Decision-making workshops

The Centre organizes seminars that bring together academicians, public health professionals, and government officials to discuss emerging issues in population dynamics, maternal and child health, migration, ageing, and family welfare. The sessions promote dialogue between research and policy implementation.

These sessions encourage participants to apply behavioral insights to real-world policy and business challenges.

Population data analysisHealth policy insightsSurvey methodology trainingEvidence-based planning

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars

Workshops, seminars, and conferences organized by the Institute facilitate meaningful engagement between academia, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider community, fostering knowledge exchange and informed discussions on issues of contemporary relevance.

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2024-2025
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Capacity Building Workshop on Large Scale Data for Health Research, 2023
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6th Knowledge Dissemination Workshop of Population Research Centre at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune
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Meeting of Programme Management Unit (PMU) of PRCs, 2024

Events & Engagements

Discover PRC's key outreach events

The Population Research Centre regularly organizes and participates in a wide range of events that promote research dissemination, policy dialogue, academic collaboration, and public awareness. From national workshops and government consultations to community health initiatives and annual observances, these events reflect PRC's commitment to advancing evidence-based research while fostering meaningful engagement with researchers, policymakers, institutions, and the public.

The Population Research Centre at Gokhale Institute, Pune, observed the World Population Day event on July 24, 2026, themed “Realizing the hopes and Aspirations of young people – today and for the future” in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and Swach Pune Seva Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit, Pune for recognizing the invaluable contribution of sanitation workers in promoting public health and maintaining urban cleanliness.

The programme was conducted at four sanitation worker centres (Kothis)—Hirvai Kothi, Homi Bhabha Kothi, Janawadi Kothi, and Ghole Road Kothi. As part of the outreach initiative, 100 T-shirts specially designed with theme of World Population Day 2026 and carrying messages on population awareness and key health schemes of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India along with PRC logo, were distributed to sanitation workers of Pune. The programme also included an awareness talk focusing on population issues, public health, and important government initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of communities.

The Population Research Centre at Gokhale Institute, Pune, observed the World Population Day event on July 24, 2026, themed “Realizing the hopes and Aspirations of young people – today and for the future” in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and Swach Pune Seva Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit, Pune for recognizing the invaluable contribution of sanitation workers in promoting public health and maintaining urban cleanliness.

The programme was conducted at four sanitation worker centres (Kothis)—Hirvai Kothi, Homi Bhabha Kothi, Janawadi Kothi, and Ghole Road Kothi. As part of the outreach initiative, 100 T-shirts specially designed with theme of World Population Day 2026 and carrying messages on population awareness and key health schemes of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India along with PRC logo, were distributed to sanitation workers of Pune. The programme also included an awareness talk focusing on population issues, public health, and important government initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of communities.

Visit of PRC Officials at District Women Hospital, Gadchiroli

Visit of PRC Officials at Dr. Rustam Narsi Cooper Hospital, Mumbai

Visit of PRC Officials at a Health Facility of Lunglei District, Mizoram

Visit of PRC Officials at CHC Thingsulthliah of Aizawl District, Mizoram