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Overview

Established in 1991, CMS* is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to research-driven initiatives that enable policy makers to take informed decisions on development and social change to improve quality of life. CMS is widely recognized for the rigour of its study methodologies, the innovative approaches that it brings to research initiatives and for credibility of its findings.

Over the past two decades CMS has engaged with issues of social development, environment, behavioural change, transparency in governance, organizational effectiveness, network analysis, impact of media, use of communication technology for networking and service delivery. The approach has been one of knowledge accretion and dissemination and in this process CMS has emerged as an inter-disciplinary professional body.  

For the application of knowledge, CMS has devised diverse tools in the domains of social research, communication studies, public opinion surveys, action research, training, evaluation and performance appraisal, monitoring development and tracking social change. Working with media, policy and decision-makers, it has been CMS’ endeavour to use knowledge as a trigger for social development.

FOUNTAIN HEAD….CMS

CMS is
•    Pioneer in social research and development
•    Research partner to ministries and departments of GoI, State governments, multi-lateral and bi-lateral organizations
•    Have been working on long term partnership as “Research Partner” to UNICEF, Academy for Educational Development (AED) in 2007 (USAID, Washington Funded), Centre for Civil Society, Transparency India International to mention a few
•    Experienced agency with 600 completed projects and counting
•    Research house that offers wide network and coverage
•    Professional and committed organization for over two decades
•    Initiator of innovative programmes across the country
•    Offers customized service through its six specialist teams

CMS Mission

Going beyond the conventional concerns of research and analysis, CMS undertakes advocacy, policy appraisal and capacity building.

CMS Motto

Objective information gathering and analysis to contribute in the making of a more equitable society.

CMS Vision

1. To make Research not an end in itself but a means and an objective way of tracking, empowering and achieving social equity.

2. Use multi-disciplinary and people centred approach to development.

3. Harness synergies and engaging a plurality of partners and perspectives.