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About ViRAT

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 scientific 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 सः धर्मः र्मI (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 ethical and operational framework for VIRAT.

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VIRAT's policy-oriented research—spanning wellbeing, sustainability, resilience, leadership, and governance—is aligned with Abhyudaya (prosperity) and Nishreyas (highest good).

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Thematic Focus

Sustainable Development
Informatics and Analytics
Wellbeing and Welfare
Strategic Studies
Civilisation and Dharma

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Our Recent Blogs

A river under siege : a comprehensive study on the collective events that leads to the extinction of ODusha’s water source
A river under siege : a comprehensive study on the collective events that leads to the extinction of ODusha’s water source

A study on the once flowing perennial river now losing its flow to major reasons of human activity.

Reflections on the Resilience of Tribal Brotherhood: A Call for Integral Approach.
Reflections on the Resilience of Tribal Brotherhood: A Call for Integral Approach.

Throughout our civilizational journey, tribal communities have remained the most resilient custodians of culture, biodiversity, and ecology. Their value-based living and societa...

Review of 'T. Hanumanth Rao's Four Waters Concept for Ultimate Water Security' at ESCI, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Review of 'T. Hanumanth Rao's Four Waters Concept for Ultimate Water Security' at ESCI, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

VIRAT Integral R&D Foundation team attended an invited session on ‘Review of T. Hanumanth Rao’s Four Waters Concept for Ultimate Water Security’ at the Engineering Staff College...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about VIRAT and our work.

VIRAT is dedicated to advancing scholarship, conducting policy-oriented research, and building capacity on issues of strategic interest and importance to the well-being of humanity, both within India and globally.

Our research spans wellbeing, sustainability, resilience, leadership, and governance, with emphasis on emerging challenges and policy-oriented solutions that address critical societal needs.

You can join us through various programs including Manthan, SamVad, and Prashna, or explore career opportunities and internships. We welcome scholars, researchers, and policy practitioners from diverse backgrounds.

We publish annual reports, expert articles, commentaries, issue briefs, special reports, and occasional papers on diverse policy topics, offering insights and analysis on critical societal issues.

Our six research centers—CPP, CIA, CSD, CWW, CCD, and CCB—focus on distinct areas of policy research and development, collaborating through interdisciplinary approaches to address complex societal challenges.

Our research publications are available on our website, with a newsletter subscription for regular updates on new releases and events. We also host conferences, workshops, and seminars to share our insights.