Mission

The Raj Center focuses on analyzing and addressing the opportunities and challenges India faces as it emerges as a global economic power.

Its goal is to deepen understanding of the Indian economy through research and policy dialogue, sharing this knowledge widely by drawing on the expertise of scholars at Columbia University and the broader academic and policy community with interests in India’s economic issues.

Ongoing Activities

The primary focus of the center will be to develop a deeper understanding of the Indian economy through analytical research and to disseminate this knowledge widely. It will do so by drawing upon the expertise of scholars within Columbia University and members of the broader academic and policy community with interests in India and in research areas of relevance to the Indian economy.