AREA OF WORK AND ACTIVITIES

CCD is confined to Gujarat which consists of two main divisions: mainland Gujarat and Peninsular Gujarat. Mainland Gujarat can be again subdivided into north, central, south and eastern Gujarat.

STUDIES

Study of different castes, communities, and tribes as well as the processes and forces operating within them. CCD has carried out studies on the character of development, social exclusion, and marginalization of the masses. To name a few:  

• Geography of Riots
• Development-induced Displacement in Gujarat
• Historical demography of Baroda State
• Changing character of the forests and its impact on tribals of Gujarat

DOCUMENTATION

The Centre has set up a specialized library on social science disciplines focused on Gujarat. It has a collection of rare books on Gujarat as well as archives. It has maintained a systematic and digitized documentation on dalits, tribals, OBCs, women, children, health, education, politics, Hindu nationalism, communal violence and so on.

TRAINING

Relevant knowledge is shared with people through sensitization, workshops, training programs and publications. These are conducted and carried out both in the Gujarati language and using a discourse that people can understand as well as in English.

CONSULTANCY

The Centre makes its expertise available to NGOs, government agencies, and other interested groups. It conducts need assessment as well as impact assessment of the developmental interventions by NGOs and GOs.