Institute of Small Enterprises and Development (ISED)
The Institute of Small Enterprises and Development (ISED) stand for ‘Sustainable development through enterprise’. It is a multi-faceted Center for advanced learning and practice in the area of development; more specifically, industrial development, with special thrust on small and medium enterprises. It is affiliated to the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI), as its Permanent Member.
For the past decade, the Institute for Small Enterprises and Development has focused on research, education, innovative program design and entrepreneurship development initiatives, advocacy and networking dedicated towards sustainable development through enterprise creation. Among the similar institutions ISED’s leading-edge is the identification of methodologies and processes that empower one to break out of existing ‘mental models’ in order to identify new opportunities, while exploiting the emerging niche.
ISED's interest in linking research, policy, and action is realized through the programmes of its Activity Centers. The integration of the outcomes takes place at the Centre for Policy Integration. In realizing its vision and fulfilling its mission, the Institute also collaborates with like-minded institutions and individuals