The VIRAT Integral Research and Development Foundation (VIRAT) is a Section 8 Company, an independent, and non-partisan Think Tank. The VIRAT endeavors to advance scholarship, conduct policy-oriented research, and build capacity on issues of strategic interest and importance to the well-being of humanity, both within India and globally.
VIRAT operates by a Dharmic principle of Vaiśeṣika Sūtra 1.1.2., यतो अभ्यदयु निःश्रेयस सिद्धिः स धर्मः I (Yato Abhyudaya Niḥśreyas Siddhiḥ sa Dharmaḥ) — which defines Dharma (righteousness) as that which facilitates to both Abhyudaya (material well-being) and the Nishreyas (the highest good). It is a thought of integration between vayshti (individual), samasti (Collective), srishti (creation), and the parameshti (divine). This dual imperative serves as the VIRAT's core ethical and operational framework.
The VIRAT is dedicated to nurture and support scholarly excellence. It brings together leading thinkers, scholars, leaders, and policy practitioners across diverse disciplines and professional backgrounds. VIRAT undertakes advanced, critical, and in-depth research across a broad spectrum of policy-oriented disciplines, including wellbeing, sustainability, resilience, leadership, and governance, with a specific emphasis on emerging challenges.
To be a globally recognized center of excellence that pioneers integral research, thought leadership, and policy solutions translating the principle of Abhyudaya (Prosperity) and Nishreyas (highest good) into profound advancements in wellbeing, sustainability, resilience, leadership, and governance in the face of complex and emerging global challenges.
To conduct rigorous, interdisciplinary, and policy-relevant research across critical domains—including wellbeing, environmental sustainability, systemic resilience, ethical leadership, and effective governance.
VIRAT’s policy-oriented research—spanning wellbeing, sustainability, resilience, leadership, and governance—is systematically aligned with achieving Abhyudaya by advancing pragmatic societal elevation and functional systems. Concurrently, the commitment to Nishreyas ensures all policy outcomes are measured not only by immediate utility but also by their long-term moral fraction and systemic integrity, focusing particularly on ethical leadership and managing complex emerging challenges.
Through its integral research on complex topics and policy engagements, VIRAT collaborates closely with policy experts, leadership and governance with a firm aim to build a path forward for substantial contributions to the social wellbeing and the development of a resilient ecosystem. Nevertheless, the foundation refrains from adopting a collective stance on various issues, granting its scholars complete autonomy to express their individual perspectives.
The Primary research centers are as follows. However, interdisciplinary integral research projects will be undertaken, engaging relevant experts to deliver state-of-the-art research that yields impactful and meaningful outcomes.
Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) is dedicated to an Integral Development Framework for Holistic Wellbeing, which seeks to operationalize the fundamental principle of Yato Abhyudaya Nishreyas Siddhih Sa Dharmah into practical policy. This centers on defining and attaining overall wellbeing as a state characterized by a harmonious equilibrium between material advancement and ethical fulfilment.
The CSD systematically investigates policy intersections across wellbeing, sustainability, and resilience. It aims to operationalize Abhyudaya (Systemic Prosperity) by designing pragmatic interventions that elevate community functioning, while grounding all progress in Nishreyas (the Highest Good) to ensure ethical governance and long-term environmental integrity. The CSD delivers a holistic policy blueprint for fostering resilient, prosperous, and morally grounded communities capable of navigating complex emerging challenges.
The Center for Strategic Studies (CSS), focuses on strategic societal areas that pose significant threats to national stability and collective well-being. The research portfolio is strategically designed to address critical domains including, but not limited to, responsible citizens, citizen skills, migration dynamics, resource equity and distribution, demographic shifts, information integrity, and institutional trust.
By employing rigorous, evidence-based analysis across these deeply interwoven factors, the CSS provides essential insights into current vulnerabilities and future risks. The overarching objective of CSS is two-fold: to bolster national resilience against complex strategic threats and to ensure that proactive, informed policy measures are effectively translated into measurable, tangible, and long-term societal benefits. This analysis serves as a foundation for developing comprehensive strategies essential for sustaining societal cohesion and progress.
The Center for Informatics and Analytics (CIA) is committed to the analytics of Social Informatics to generate comprehensive, data-driven insights into the complex relationship between information technologies and various facets of civil society. Utilizing advanced data analytics, machine learning, and computational social science methodologies, this interdisciplinary research examines large-scale regional and union-level datasets to ensure data resilience—the capacity to maintain, recover, and effectively utilize information despite challenges.
The core dimensions of CIA’s research encompass a broad spectrum of citizen-centric domains: environment (e.g., climate impact on social structures), demographics (e.g., population trends, migration patterns), civil life (e.g., public safety, urban development), politics (e.g., digital governance, policy impact), socio-economics (e.g., inequality, employment, financial inclusion), and culture (e.g., digital literacy, social media influence). By integrating these diverse data streams, the group's output provides a deeper, holistic understanding of social phenomena and the effects of technology and policy. This outcome is crucial for informing resilient public policy, strategic planning, and operational decision-making across governmental, organizational, and community levels, ultimately contributing to enhanced citizen well-being and robust societal development.
The Center for Wellbeing and Welfare (CWW) is dedicated to advancing knowledge across diverse, foundational domains of welfare and holistic wellbeing. The center conducts multidisciplinary research into the factors that drive human flourishing, encompassing studies on psychological resilience, quality of life indices, socio-economic support systems, community cohesion, and holistic health outcomes. By integrating qualitative depth with quantitative rigor, the CWW seeks to systematically understand, measure, and model the essential determinants of an enriched life. The primary objective is to translate these evidence-based findings into actionable frameworks and policy recommendations that proactively enhance the sustained wellbeing and overall welfare of communities and humanity at large.
The Center for Civilization and Dharma (CCD) is dedicated to the advancement and enrichment of scholarship across the critical domains of civilizational continuity and ethical governance (Dharma). The Center’s work involves rigorous, multidisciplinary analysis of historical, philosophical, and contemporary frameworks to identify the core principles that enable the sustenance and flourishing of complex societies. Specifically, research is directed toward understanding how established ethical wisdom (Dharma) can inform modern policy, strengthen institutional resilience, and promote the intergenerational transmission of fundamental values. The overarching objective of the CCD is to produce scholarly output that not only enhances academic understanding but also offers actionable insights for leaders and policymakers seeking to build a foundation of enduring social harmony and civilizational strength.
The Center for Capacity Building (CCB), mandate foundational objective is for the systemic furtherance of enhanced capacities and refined competencies across individual and organizational strata, deemed requisite for the perpetuation of sustained societal advancement. Rigorous, multidisciplinary inquiry is principally directed toward the quantification and modeling of mechanisms requisite for knowledge acquisition, competency establishment, and the deliberate cultivation of future leadership cadres.
The CCB enhances its mandate with an internship framework to nurture young scholars, ensuring analytical acumen. The Core research areas include institutional resilience, instructional methodologies, human capital utilization, and scalable frameworks for societal and economic mobility. The goal is to translate empirical research into strategic paradigms that strengthen organizational structures and maximize individual competence, fostering sustained societal innovation and well-being.
The VIRAT Integral Research and Development Foundation operates as a Section 8 Company, registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It functions as an independent and non-partisan Think Tank, dedicated to conducting policy-oriented research.
Corporate Identity Number(CIN)
U72100TS2025NPL204604
Permanent Account Number(PAN)
AALCV4723B
Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number(TAN)
HYDV29439E
CEO, Director (R&D)
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