Targeted Research to Empower Change

Empower Change

Through Knowledge

At CMS India, we transform data into direction. Our mission is to drive social impact through rigorous research, insightful analysis, and forward-thinking advocacy.

Facilitating Sustainable Development

Shaping Policies for a

Better Tomorrow

From governance reforms to social equity, we help craft policies that matter. Our team works closely with governments, NGOs, and institutions to turn research into real-world change.

Evidence based Policies & Programs

Innovation Hub for

Social Development

From grassroots fieldwork to digital data tools, CMS blends traditional research with modern innovation to bring holistic solutions to complex social challenges.

Nurturing stewards & leaders for planetary wellbeing

Accelerating

Solutions

By leveraging communication technologies and techniques, curating collaborative spaces, strengthening capabilities and transformative engagements.

One of CMS initiatives is Asia’s largest environmental film festival and advocacy platform - CMSVATAVARAN

Who is CMS

Centre for Media Studies (CMS) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary think tank working since 1991 to inform policy, programs, and actions for equitable development.

Renowned for its rigorous research and ethical evaluations, CMS has completed over 800 assignments with 230+ partners globally.

With a strong focus on evidence-based advocacy, CMS promotes civic engagement, accountability, and democratic values through innovative research, outreach, and capacity-building initiatives.

It fosters open dialogue and creative expression via films, festivals, forums, and campaigns—engaging media professionals, academia, policymakers, and the public.

CMS continues to shape national discourse through publications, debates, and strategic collaborations—bridging research with impactful action.

Thematic Areas

Social and Behaviour Change

Monitoring & Impact Evaluation
Development Campaigns & Public Service Messages
Entertainment Education
Communication Strategies
Analysing Content and Cataloguing IEC Materials
Pre-testing Creatives and Storylines

Responsible Media

Content Analysis
Tracking & Monitoring Social Media
Promote Media Ethics and Regulations
Develop understanding of Media Professionals

Accountable Governance

Good Governance
Right to Information
Political and Judicial Reform
Accountability Standards
Social Audits
Citizen Charter
Corruption

Environment Stewardship

Climate Change
Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation
Biodiversity
Urban and Rural Environment
Sustainable Transport
Natural Resource Management (Watershed, Forestry and Livelihoods)
Wildlife Conservation
Disaster Relief & Resilience
Environment Education

Sustainable Development

Public Health
Nutrition & Food Security
Responsive Caregiving and Early Learning
Education
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Gender
Livelihood
Social & Economic Inclusion & Protection

CMS USP

More than three decades of quality research and initiatives have built core competencies,
expertise and have provided opportunity to work with wide range of partners.