Section 01
Research Articles
Original research papers, empirical studies and data-driven analyses of socio-economic landscapes in a globalising world
Section 02
Socio-Economic Commentary
Evidence-Based Perspectives on Emerging National & Global Issues
Section 03
Dialogues & Debates
Interviews | Perspectives | Scholarly Debates on Socio-Economic Developments
Section 04
Reviews & Policy Engagement
Critical Book Reviews | Policy Notes & Evaluations
Section 05
Spatial & Sectoral Intelligence
Data-Driven Analysis Across Sectors, Products & Services
Section 06
Knowledge Centre
Knowledge Notes & Assessments
Section 07
Data Briefs & Visual Insights
Statistical Summaries | Infographics | Quantitative Snapshots
Section 08
Publication & Submission Hub
Author Guidelines | Declaration Form | Call for Papers | Subscription | Advertisement Rates
Editorial Board
Editor
Dr R K Thukral
Dr R K Thukral, Co-founder and Director of Datanet India Pvt. Ltd., is a pioneering contributor to the development of socio-economic and electoral knowledge resources in India. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has led efforts to transform complex statistical data into accessible and meaningful knowledge platforms for researchers, governments, academia, NGOs, media and international users. Under his stewardship, Datanet India has built trusted resources such as Indiastat and related data platforms. Earlier, he co-founded the Jagran Research Centre with Dainik Jagran and authored an award-winning book. Holding a Ph.D. in Industrial Economics, he has compiled numerous publications and significantly advanced research, data dissemination and the broader ecosystem of evidence-based analysis in India.
Email: editors@indiastatjournals.in
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Associate Editor
Dr Shafeeq Rahman
Shafeeq Rahman, Head of Research and Processes at Datanet India, brings over two decades of experience in socio-economic analysis. He has contributed significantly to the development of thousands of statistical publications on Indiastat. Dr Rahman holds a Ph.D. in Economic Thought and postgraduate degrees in Economics and in Education Planning and Development from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
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Board Member
Ajay Sexena
Ajay Saxena is an expert in infrastructure development and public–private partnerships (PPP), with over three decades of experience in policy, project structuring, procurement and financing. He has served as a PPP Expert with the Asian Development Bank for the Government of Maharashtra and has advised several central and state agencies. He has also contributed as guest faculty and speaker at leading institutions. He is currently working with the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), the state’s equivalent of NITI Aayog, as Sector Head (Infrastructure) and heads the PPP Cell of Maharashtra at MITRA.
Email: sectorhead.infrastructure@mahamitra.org
Address: MITRA, Nirmal 5th Floor, Beside Inox Theatre, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021
Web link: https://www.vcqru.com/about-our-mentor
Email: sectorhead.infrastructure@mahamitra.org
Address: MITRA, Nirmal 5th Floor, Beside Inox Theatre, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021
Web link: https://www.vcqru.com/about-our-mentor
Board Member
Dr Laveesh Bhandari
Laveesh Bhandari is President and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress, with extensive work on sustainable livelihoods, economic reforms and financial inclusion in India. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Boston University and has taught at Boston University and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. His current research focuses on inclusion and India’s energy transition and its economic implications.
Email: lbhandari@csep.org
Address: CSEP Research Foundation, No. 6, 2nd Floor, Dr Jose P. Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110 021
Web link: https://csep.org/team/laveesh-bhandari/
Email: lbhandari@csep.org
Address: CSEP Research Foundation, No. 6, 2nd Floor, Dr Jose P. Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110 021
Web link: https://csep.org/team/laveesh-bhandari/
Board Member
Dr Mala Lalvani
Dr Mala Lalvani is Professor of Economics at the Mumbai School of Economics and Public Policy and former Director of the School. A distinguished scholar in public finance, fiscal policy, federalism and political economy, she has published extensively in leading journals, with her research also examining electoral outcomes and state finances in India.
Email: mala.lalvani@economics.mu.ac.in
Address: (office) Mumbai School of Economics & Public Policy, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari - 400098, India
Web link: https://archive.mu.ac.in/arts/social_science/eco/pdfs/mlalvani.pdf
Email: mala.lalvani@economics.mu.ac.in
Address: (office) Mumbai School of Economics & Public Policy, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari - 400098, India
Web link: https://archive.mu.ac.in/arts/social_science/eco/pdfs/mlalvani.pdf
Board Member
Dr Santosh Kumar Pant
Dr S K Pant is a former Professor of Economics at the G. B. Pant Social Science Institute, with distinguished contributions
to social sector studies, human development, gender, education and research methodology. With a long academic career, he
has authored several books and numerous research papers, guided doctoral scholars and held key academic and
administrative positions at the Institute.
Email: dr.skpant@gmail.com
Address: Anand Kunj, GD-272, Ganga Enclave, Trivenipuram, ADA Colony, Jhunsi, Allahabad- 211 019
Web link: https://www.indianeconomicassociation1917.com/images/profiles/30-IEA-Life-Members-Uttar-Pradesh.pdf
Email: dr.skpant@gmail.com
Address: Anand Kunj, GD-272, Ganga Enclave, Trivenipuram, ADA Colony, Jhunsi, Allahabad- 211 019
Web link: https://www.indianeconomicassociation1917.com/images/profiles/30-IEA-Life-Members-Uttar-Pradesh.pdf
Board Member
Siddhartha Roy
Siddhartha Roy is the former Economic Advisor to the Tata Group and currently serves as CEO of SR Associates, an economic advisory and strategic consultancy firm. With extensive experience in macroeconomic analysis and corporate strategy, he has contributed significantly to policy discussions and business decision-making in India. His work continues to focus on economic trends, industry dynamics and strategic advisory.
Email: siddhartha2052@gmail.com
Address: 28, 2nd Floor, Tower B Kalpataru Habitat, Dr S S Rao, Road, Parel Mumbai-400012, Maharashtra
Web link: https://bombaychamber.com/about-us/our-institutions/bctems/
Email: siddhartha2052@gmail.com
Address: 28, 2nd Floor, Tower B Kalpataru Habitat, Dr S S Rao, Road, Parel Mumbai-400012, Maharashtra
Web link: https://bombaychamber.com/about-us/our-institutions/bctems/
Board Member
Dr S P Sharma
Dr S P Sharma is Chief Economist at the ASSOCHAM and also serves as Chief Economist and Managing Director at NEO Economists, as well as Professor and Chief Economist at the NDIM–NEO Research Centre, New Delhi. A noted economist and policy analyst, he has contributed extensively to research and public discourse on the Indian economy, trade, industry and development policy.
Email: sp.sharma@assocham.com
Address: AD/37 B, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi - 110088
Web link: https://www.ndimdelhi.org/faculty/dr-s-p-sharma/
Email: sp.sharma@assocham.com
Address: AD/37 B, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi - 110088
Web link: https://www.ndimdelhi.org/faculty/dr-s-p-sharma/
Board Member
Dr Swaraj Kumar Nath
Dr Swaraj Kumar Nath is a former Director-General of the Central Statistical Organisation and a distinguished statistician with over three decades of experience in India's statistical system. He has contributed to international statistical cooperation and worked as a consultant with global organizations such as the UN, World Bank, ADB and FAO.
Email: eskaynath@hotmail.com
Address: "Rosedale" 12/3 Prantik Pally, Kolkata 700042
Web link: https://unstats.un.org/unsd/gender/Rome_Dec2007/docs/5.4_NATH.pdf
Email: eskaynath@hotmail.com
Address: "Rosedale" 12/3 Prantik Pally, Kolkata 700042
Web link: https://unstats.un.org/unsd/gender/Rome_Dec2007/docs/5.4_NATH.pdf
Board Member
Urmi Gupta
Urmi Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, BML Munjal University, and a PhD candidate at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Her research focuses on gender, sexuality and conflict, particularly the lived experiences of violence in South Asia. She has over seven years of experience in teaching, research and gender rights advocacy.
Email: urmi.gupta@bmu.edu.in
Address: Assistant Professor, School of Law, BML Munjal University (BMU), 67th Milestone, National Highway-8, Sidhrawali, Gurugram, Haryana - 122413.
Web link: https://www.bmu.edu.in/faculty/ms-urmi-gupta/
Email: urmi.gupta@bmu.edu.in
Address: Assistant Professor, School of Law, BML Munjal University (BMU), 67th Milestone, National Highway-8, Sidhrawali, Gurugram, Haryana - 122413.
Web link: https://www.bmu.edu.in/faculty/ms-urmi-gupta/
Board Member
Dr Vinod Kumar
Dr Vinod Kumar is Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Sociology at Panjab University. A senior academic in sociology, he is actively engaged in teaching, research and academic leadership, contributing to the department’s academic and institutional development.
Email: vinodchoudhary@pu.ac.in
Address: Professor and Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh, 160014.
Web link: https://sociology.puchd.ac.in/show-biodata.php?qstrempid=2912&qstrempdesigcode=10
Email: vinodchoudhary@pu.ac.in
Address: Professor and Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh, 160014.
Web link: https://sociology.puchd.ac.in/show-biodata.php?qstrempid=2912&qstrempdesigcode=10
Section 01
Research Articles
Peer-Reviewed Studies on the Electoral Landscape
Section 02
Dialogues & Debates
Interviews | Perspectives | Scholarly Debates on Elections & Democracy
Perspectives — Forthcoming
Scholar Perspectives on Electoral Reforms in India
Invited perspectives from leading electoral scholars on reform priorities: simultaneous elections, Electoral Bond ruling, EVM trust and voter registration. Content to be added for Vol 1, No 2.
Debate — Forthcoming
Should India Adopt Proportional Representation?
A structured debate between two electoral scholars presenting opposing positions on India's First-Past-the-Post system versus proportional representation alternatives. Content to be added for Vol 1, No 2.
Section 03
Reviews & Policy Engagement
Critical Book Reviews | Electoral Policy Notes & Evaluations
A critical review of Yascha Mounk's landmark work on the global crisis of liberal democracy, assessed through the lens of the Indian electoral experience. The review examines whether India's democratic resilience offers lessons for democracies under stress worldwide...
Policy Note
Electoral Bond Scheme: A Post-Supreme Court Assessment
A policy evaluation of the Electoral Bond scheme following the Supreme Court's unanimous 2024 ruling striking it down as unconstitutional. The note assesses the impact on political finance transparency and recommends alternative regulatory frameworks. Full content to be added.
Section 04
Electoral Updates & Global Developments
Recent Elections | Upcoming Elections | Reforms & Global Trends
A quarterly roundup of significant electoral events globally and in India: Delhi Assembly elections (February 2026), Bihar by-elections, upcoming state schedules, landmark ECI rulings and comparative updates from the USA, Germany, South Korea and South Africa elections...
Upcoming Elections — India
State Assembly Election Calendar 2026–27
A forward-looking calendar of scheduled state assembly elections across India for 2026–27, with key data on total seats, voter base, key constituencies and previous election outcomes. Data to be updated quarterly.
Section 05
Constituency & Village Analytics
Data-Driven Profiles of Electoral Constituencies & Village-Level Patterns
Detailed data profiles of five constituencies selected for their electoral significance: Varanasi (UP), Surat (Gujarat), Outer Delhi, Silchar (Assam) and Mandya (Karnataka). Profiles include voter demographic breakdowns, caste composition estimates, turnout heat maps and candidate win-margin analyses...
Village-Level Data
Polling Station-Level Turnout Analysis — Lok Sabha 2024
A granular analysis of voter turnout at the polling station level across five states, identifying micro-patterns of mobilisation and abstention. Data sourced from ECI Form 20. Full interactive maps to be added.
Section 06
Data Briefs & Visual Insights
Trends | Infographics | Electoral Quantitative Snapshots
A compact set of data briefs and infographics on the 2024 Lok Sabha election: 97 crore registered electors, 67.4% national turnout, seat share by party, state-wise gender ratio of electors, first-time voter participation, NOTA votes and criminal antecedents among winners...
Section 07
Knowledge Centre
Electoral Concepts | Learning Resources & Assessments
A curated reference resource for electoral studies: glossary of key terms (FPTP, PR, EVM, VVPAT, Delimitation, Model Code of Conduct); a digest of foundational election laws (RPA 1950, RPA 1951); and summaries of landmark Supreme Court and High Court judgments shaping India's electoral jurisprudence...
Section 08
Publication & Submission Hub
Author Guidelines | Declaration Form | Call for Papers | Subscription | Editorial Board
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