The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) is an autonomous, multidisciplinary Centre for advanced research and training. Widely recognized as a Centre of excellence, it is one of India’s leading academic institutions in the fields of economic and social development. Its faculty of about 20 social scientists (economists, demographers and sociologists) and a large body of supporting research staff focus on emerging and often cutting-edge areas of social and policy concern. Many past and current faculty members are internationally renowned and award-winning scholars.
IEG will contribute to the objectives of the HFACT project by conducting research through its Health Policy Research Unit (HPRU). The HPRU is led by Professor and Head Indrani Gupta who also serves as an HFACT project lead.
