Suniti - Journal of Grassroots Policy and Development Perspective (GPDP)
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The Suniti – Journal of Grassroots Policy and Development Perspective (GPDP) is envisaged as a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing research and knowledge on development, governance, public policy and social impact. The journal will provide a platform for researchers, academicians, development practitioners, civil society organisations, policymakers and other stakeholders to share evidence-based research, field experiences, innovative practices and critical perspectives on contemporary development challenges. With a strong emphasis on bridging research and practice, the journal will particularly encourage empirical and interdisciplinary studies addressing rural and community development, social impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, inclusive development, local governance, livelihoods, education, health, gender, youth, climate change, disaster risk reduction, sustainability and community-led development. The journal will seek to connect academic scholarship with grassroots realities and policy practice, thereby contributing to informed public discourse, evidence-based policymaking and sustainable and inclusive development in India and beyond.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Suniti - Journal of Grassroots Policy and Development Perspective (GPDP) |
| Frequency | Bi-Annual |
| ISSN | To be obtained |
| Publisher | Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM) |
| Chief Editor | Dr Basavaraju R Shreshta |
| Copyright | GRAAM (Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement) |
| Starting Year | 2026 |
| Subject | Social Sciences / Development Studies / Public Policy (Multi disciplinary) |
| Language | English |
| Publication Format | Online and Print |
| Peer Review | Peer-reviewed |
| Website | https://graam.org.in |
| Email ID | journalsuniti@graam.org.in |
| Phone No. | +91 96069 50305 |
| Address |
Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), DVG Samraka Bhavana, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs Campus, No.26/86/1-A, 5th Main, Bull temple Road, NR Colony, Bengaluru -560004 |
The Suniti – Journal of Grassroots Policy and Development Perspective (GPDP) aims to promote interdisciplinary, evidence-based and practice-oriented research that connects grassroots realities, public policy, governance and development practice. The journal seeks to bring together academic knowledge, field experience and community perspectives to contribute to inclusive, sustainable and evidence-informed development.
The journal welcomes research and scholarly contributions on:
- Grassroots and rural development
- Public policy and governance
- Local governance and decentralisation
- Community participation and development
- Social impact assessment and evaluation
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL)
- Livelihoods and poverty reduction
- Education, skill development,
- Public health and social development
- Gender, youth and social inclusion
- Climate change and sustainability
- Disaster risk reduction and resilience
- CSR and social impact
- Innovation and community-led development
- Climate action, resilience and sustainability
- Development practice, policy research and field-based studies
Editor in Chief
Dr. Basavaraju R. Shreshta
Executive Director, Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), CA2, KIADB Industrial Housing Area, Hebbal, Ilavala Hobli, Mysuru, Karnataka 570016, India
E-Mail: ed@graam.org.in
Associate Editors
- Mr. Alok Tiwari
Senior Manager – Government Partnership, Strategic and Knowledge Consulting, GRAAM
Unit No. 501 A, 5th Floor, Salcon Rasvilas, Saket District Centre, Sector 6, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi – 110017
E-mail: alok@graam.org.in - Dr. Balu I
Senior Research Fellow, GRAAM
Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), DVG Samraka Bhavana, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs Campus, No. 26/86/1-A, 5th Main, Bull Temple Road, NR Colony, Bengaluru – 560004
E-mail: inchibalu@graam.org.in - Ms. Pushpa CO
Research Fellow, GRAAM
Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), DVG Samraka Bhavana, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs Campus, No. 26/86/1-A, 5th Main, Bull Temple Road, NR Colony, Bengaluru – 560004
E-mail: pushpaco@graam.org.in - Dr. Ruchika DP
Research Fellow, GRAAM
Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), DVG Samraka Bhavana, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs Campus, No. 26/86/1-A, 5th Main, Bull Temple Road, NR Colony, Bengaluru – 560004
E-mail: ruchika@graam.org.in - Mr. Sarath Kalliat
Head/Lead – Research & Evaluation
Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), DVG Samraka Bhavana, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs Campus, No. 26/86/1-A, 5th Main, Bull Temple Road, NR Colony, Bengaluru – 560004
E-mail: sarath@graam.org.in - Dr. Soumen Ghosh
Assistant Professor, School of Economics & Business, RV University, Bengaluru
E-mail: soumeng@rvu.edu.in - Dr. Varadurga Bhat
Assistant Professor, School of Economics & Business, RV University, Bengaluru
E-mail: varadurgab@rvu.edu.in - Ms. Yashaswini GR
Research Associate
Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), DVG Samraka Bhavana, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs Campus, No. 26/86/1-A, 5th Main, Bull Temple Road, NR Colony, Bengaluru – 560004
E-mail: yashaswini@graam.org.in
Original Research Papers: Manuscripts should present original, evidence-based research that contributes new knowledge, insights, or perspectives in the areas covered by the journal. Papers may draw on empirical studies, field-based research, policy analysis, evaluation studies, qualitative or quantitative research, or interdisciplinary approaches.
Language: English
Manuscript Structure: Prepare the manuscript with 4000 to 6000 words in Times New Roman font using a font size of 12 with line space of 1.5. Title shall be in a 14-font size with bold face along with initial capitals. All section titles in the manuscript shall be in font size 12, bold face capitals. Subtitles in each section shall be in font size 12, bold face lower case. Pages should not be numbered, manuscript should be starting with the title page and the text should be arranged in the following order and submit in word format:
- Title page
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Recommendations / Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
Title Page: The title must be as brief as possible, comprehensive and descriptive. Each author must provide their full name including their forenames and surname followed by their address in normal face lower case. The Corresponding Author of the manuscript must be marked with an asterisk, and should be listed first. In addition, the corresponding author must include telephone, fax and E-mail address at the bottom left corner of the title page. If any of the co-authors are from different organizations, their addresses too should be mentioned and indicated using numbers after their names.
Abstract: Should start on a new page after the title page and should present the rationale of the study, the main findings, and principal conclusions, not more than 200 words.
Keywords: 3-6 keywords are to be provided by the authors in italic format.
Introduction: Should start on a new page and should clearly indicate the aim/scope of the study
Material and Methods: The section Material and Methods should include concise details on the methodology adopted; sufficient to repeat the experiment. The statistical method and the level of significance chosen should be clearly stated.
Results and Discussion: Authors should describe results in a systematic manner. Description may be sub-sectionalized as required for clearer presentation of results obtained.
All results presented in tabular or graphical form should be described in this section. All Tables and figures must have a caption and a legend to make them self-explanatory and they should be given numbers. Tables and Figures should be typed on separate excel format sheets and have to be submitted.
The discussion section should be presented in such a way that results provide an advancement of knowledge in the topic of research. Presentation should be logical and reference-based interpretation of the results. It should bring out whether the results are in support of or in contradiction to the available accepted view point. Discussion must be concise and fluent presentation of rational interpretation of results obtained.
Conclusion/ Policy Recommendation: The principal conclusions of the study or policy recommendations may be presented in clear statements based on the findings of the study.
References: All publications cited in the text must be included in the list of references following the text of the manuscript. References that are not cited in the text are not to be included. Citations in the text should be in the following formats; Mishra and Nautiyal 2011, three or more authors, (Vollenweider et al., 1974); book (Ojha & Debey 2008).
Journal Article: Mishra, A.S. and Nautiyal, P. (2011) Factors governing longitudinal variation in benthic macroinvertebrate fauna of a small Vindhyan river in central highland ecoregion (Central India). Tropical Ecology, 52 (1): 103-112
Vollenweider, R.A., Munawar, M. and Stadelmann, P. (1974). A comparative review of phytoplankton and primary production in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Journal of Fisheries Research Board of Canada 31(5), 739–762.
Book reference: Ojha R. P. & Dubey G.P. Ayurveda and Brain Ageing, CCRAS, AYUSH, Govt. of India 2008.
Acknowledgement: Author must acknowledge the funding source, technical assistance in performing the experiments and Experts who suggested/interpreted results in preparation of the manuscript.
Conflict of Interest: All authors are requested to disclose conflict of interest.
The Journal of Grassroots Policy and Development Perspective (GPDP) is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while ensuring the responsible dissemination of scholarly research and knowledge. The following copyright policy applies to all manuscripts accepted and published in the journal. The authors are requested to submit the Copyright form with the signature of Authors/Coauthors
Author's Originality and Responsibility
- The manuscript is their original work and has not been published previously, in whole or in substantial part.
- The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal or publication.
- All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission.
- Appropriate acknowledgement and citation have been provided for all sources used in the manuscript.
- Necessary permissions have been obtained for the reproduction of copyrighted material belonging to third parties.
Reviewers : Authors should also indicate the names of 3 reviewers who reviewed their paper with their complete contact address (Name, address affiliation, email, and mobile number).
| Sl. No. | Title of the Paper | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Rights and Livelihood Access: An Empirical Study of Implementation Gaps in Tribal Communities of Karnataka, India | Basavaraju R Shreshta |
| 2 | State of Rural Housing: Inter-State Variations in PMAY-G Performance | Deepalaxmi Nayagam Pillai, Chandrika Shetty |
| 3 | Digital Public Infrastructure, State Capacity, and Decentralisation: Rethinking Local Governance in India | Alok Virendra Tiwari, Basavaraju R Shreshta |
| 4 | Little Bodies, Big Heat: Health Impacts and Household Coping Gaps among Children during Heatwaves in South India | Balu I, Kumar Raka, Sarath Kalliat |
| 5 | Investing in Primary Health Care Infrastructure: A Social Return on Investment Perspective on CSR in India | Ruchika DP |
Editor in Chief
Dr. Basavaraju R. Shreshta
Executive Director, Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), CA2, KIADB Industrial Housing Area, Hebbal, Ilavala Hobli, Mysuru, Karnataka 570016, India
E-Mail: ed@graam.org.in
Contacts: All correspondence should be addressed to:
Dr. Ruchika DP
Dr. Balu I
DVG Samraka Bhavana, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs Campus, No.26/86/1-A, 5th Main, Bull temple Road, NR Colony, Bengaluru -560004
E-Mail: journalsuniti@graam.org.in
Journal Designer : Ms. Ramanjali
Senior Associate, Communications and Policy Engagement Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM)
