About us
Established in 2002
A leading independent policy research institution based in Delhi.
Addresses challenges with respect to climate change, environment, clean energy transition, sustainable development, food security, poverty alleviation and gender equality.
Works closely with key decision-makers, government bodies, UN agencies, NGOs, academic community, businesses amongst others.
Key Activities
Key Activities
IRADe activities in the above areas have cross-cutting themes such as technology assessment and policy
reforms. The key activities are:
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IRADe is also recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) for Cities & climate adaptation. It provides expertise to various ministries from time to time as required.
Highlights
Invitation to attend the International Webinar on
“Socio-Economic Impacts of Heat Waves in a Warming World”
12 August 2026 | 1500-1700 HRS (IST) / 0930-1130 (GMT)
The webinar will bring together policymakers, experts, academia, researchers, practitioners and other stakeholders to deliberate and share new knowledge in adaptation pathways to mitigate the socio-economic impacts of heat stress in a warming world.
PRITHVI – Monthly Talk Series by IRADe
Webinar: The Next Frontier of India’s Energy Transition: Storage, Flexibility and Reliability India’s energy transition is entering a new phase.
IRADe invites techno-commercial quotations from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Authorized Distributors, and Service Providers for the supply
The article highlights the potential and challenges of cross-border electricity trade (CBET) in South Asia, focusing on the collaboration between India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Invitation to attend the International Webinar on
“Socio-Economic Impacts of Heat Waves in a Warming World”
12 August
PRITHVI – Monthly Talk Series by IRADe
Webinar: The Next Frontier of India’s Energy Transition: Storage, Flexibility and Reliability
IRADe is an independent non-profit advanced research institute aimed at conducting research and policy analysis to engage stakeholders such as
IRADe is an independent non-profit advanced research institute aimed at conducting research and policy analysis to engage stakeholders such as government
There has been unprecedented growth of urban areas across the world in the past few decades. For example, in 2018, the global urban population was around 55% of the total population of the world.
The article highlights the potential and challenges of cross-border electricity trade (CBET) in South Asia, focusing on the collaboration between India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
This paper focus on the need of expansion of regional cooperation in South Asia (SA) and Southeast Asia (SEA). Cross-border power trade is already underway in both regions
Our Vision
To be a leading Global Independent policy research Think Tank that provides and enables implementable policy solutions for sustainable and inclusive development.
Our Mission
To carry out policy analysis from multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary perspectives for decision-makers in the thematic areas of climate change and environment; energy and power systems; sustainable urban development; agriculture and food security; poverty alleviation and gender. Using policy research and analysis, consensus building and dialogues, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation.
Founding Members
Prof. Kirit Parikh
Chairman
Prof. Jyoti Parikh
Executive Director
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister
Mr. Adi Godrej
Industrialist
Mr. Keshub Mahindra
Industrialist
Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Former Director General
Ms Ela Bhatt
Founder, SEWA
Mr. Shirish Patel
Consulting Civil Engineer
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