Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Policy Research and International Studies

What Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Policy Research and International Studies does

AIPRIS is a public policy think tank established on 25 December 2019 inside The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, Gujarat. It is named after former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and operates under the patronage of university Chancellor Rajmata Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad, producing research on governance, foreign policy, and contemporary Indian challenges for primary audiences in government and academia.

The institute's intellectual output is delivered through five publication categories — Policy Briefs, Occasional Papers, Monographs, Articles, and Books — alongside research projects on topics such as coastal security in Saurashtra and women's role in community policing in tribal Gujarat. Engagement is delivered through webinars, conferences, lectures, workshops, seminars, MoU signing ceremonies, plus a YouTube channel, a photo gallery, and a 2025 brochure. Four partnership MoUs have been disclosed (Central University of Gujarat, RIS under India's MEA, TERI, and a joint workshop with GIZ India), anchoring its network across Indian and international policy research bodies.

AIPRIS does not operate a commercial revenue model. It is funded institutionally through MSU Baroda and likely government sources, does not publish pricing, has no products on app stores, no APIs or SDKs, and no disclosed revenue. Leadership consists of a Chancellor/Patron and multiple directors including Prof. Amit Dholakia (Director, MSU), Prof. Sushil Goswami and Dr. Dimple Raval (Directors, RRU). The organization is a non-profit academic unit rather than an investable commercial entity.

Name

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Policy Research and International Studies

Legal name

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Policy Research and International Studies

Website

https://aipris.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AIPRIS is a non-profit public policy think tank inside The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, India, named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It publishes policy briefs, papers, monographs, articles, and books, and runs webinars and research projects on governance, foreign policy, and security for government and academic audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research & Think Tank Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAMAJ

Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Trade & Economic Development

SECONDARYBPADABAO

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Bilateral Development Agencies & Aid Programs

SECONDARYBPAIAIAG

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

Keywords

• Policy research services
• International affairs analysis
• Policy publications
• Think tank operations
• Academic capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding: The institute operates as part of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and receives institutional funding from the university and government sources for its research and policy activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIPRIS is a public policy think tank under The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda that conducts policy research on contemporary Indian challenges and international relations. It produces academic publications (Policy Briefs, Occasional Papers, Monographs, Articles, and Books), organizes public events such as webinars, conferences, workshops, and seminars, executes research projects on topics like coastal security and community policing, and offers capacity building programs including internships and volunteer opportunities. The institute engages with government policymakers, the academic community, and private-sector stakeholders to inform policy discourse and capacity development.

Product overview

AIPRIS operates as a unified policy research institute under The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, offering a comprehensive portfolio of publications (Policy Briefs, Occasional Papers, Monographs, Articles, and Books), public events (webinars, conferences, lectures, workshops, seminars), research projects, and capacity building programs (internships and volunteer opportunities). The institute functions as a single cohesive unit focused on policy research and international studies, with its publications serving as the primary intellectual output and public events as the main engagement mechanism for disseminating research findings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Policy Briefs Research-based policy briefs addressing contemporary Indian policy issues and providing actionable recommendations for government policymakers and policy researchers.
• Occasional Papers Academic occasional papers providing in-depth analysis on policy research topics such as National Education Policy, Sustainable Development Goals, water policy, and international relations, authored by subject matter experts.
• Monographs Comprehensive scholarly works focusing on specific policy themes and research areas for scholarly readers and policy researchers.
• Articles Shorter analytical pieces on current policy topics and emerging issues in Indian governance and international relations, intended for quick consumption by scholars and policy practitioners.
• Books Published books on policy research and international studies topics, including annotated bibliographies, intended for academic readers, policy researchers, and libraries.
• Events and Webinars Public webinars, conferences, lectures, workshops, seminars, book launches, and campus events on policy and international relations topics, open to government policymakers, academics, students, and the public.
• Internship Program Structured internship opportunities for students and early-career researchers to engage with policy research activities at AIPRIS, providing hands-on capacity building in policy research.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities for participation in institute activities, events, and research support, open to interested individuals who wish to contribute to policy research initiatives.
• Research Projects Academic research projects on coastal security, community policing, and other policy areas, executed by AIPRIS Directors and associates, contributing evidence-based research to Indian governance and security discourse.
• Annual Activity Reports Annual reports documenting AIPRIS's activities, research initiatives, events, publications, and academic achievements, intended for stakeholders, government partners, and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple MoUs signed with prominent institutions (RIS, TERI, Central University of Gujarat) for collaborative research
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GIZ IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Jointly organized workshop on 'Connecting Policy and Finance for Landscape Restoration in Gujarat under RECAP4NDC' with GIZ India and TERI.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025MoU signed between AIPRIS, MSU Baroda and TERI to foster future-oriented research and innovative sustainability initiatives. TERI is a leading research institute focused on energy, environment, and sustainable development.
• Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), Govt. of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2025MoU signed between AIPRIS, MSU Baroda and RIS, Govt. of India to further advance G20 vision of engaging universities to diffuse knowledge aligned with its goals. RIS is a policy think tank under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
• Central University of GujaratcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024MoU signed between AIPRIS, MSU Baroda and the School of International Studies (SIS), Central University of Gujarat to foster collaborations for academic research and policy studies.
• CDMS (Centre for Disaster Management Studies), MSU BarodaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CDMS, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda for organizing online public webinar on 'Disaster - Risk To Resilience'.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI): Leading Indian research institute focused on energy, environment, and sustainable development — an AIPRIS MoU partner and directly comparable in producing policy research with government engagement.
• Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations: Mumbai-based foreign policy think tank focused on India's global engagement and international affairs — comparable in mission and Indian-policy-maker audience to AIPRIS.
• Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF): New Delhi-based policy think tank focused on national security, foreign policy, and governance — directly comparable in target audience and policy advisory mission to AIPRIS.
• Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER): Policy research institute focusing on international economic relations, trade, and development policy — closely aligned with AIPRIS's international policy research orientation.
• Observer Research Foundation (ORF): One of India's most prominent non-partisan think tanks covering foreign policy, governance, and international relations — directly comparable to AIPRIS in thematic scope and target audience of policy makers.
• Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS): A Government of India policy think tank under the Ministry of External Affairs focused on international economic development and South-South cooperation — closely aligned with AIPRIS's mandate on international affairs and policy research. AISPRIS has an MoU with RIS.
• Centre for Policy Research (CPR): Leading Indian policy think tank focused on governance, public policy, and international relations, with strong engagement with central government — directly comparable to AIPRIS in mission and constituency.

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie India: International policy research center with a New Delhi office focused on Indian foreign policy, security, and governance — operates as part of broader Carnegie Endowment network with greater funding and global reach.
• International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS): Global think tank on international security, defence, and strategic studies with a broader geographic remit — thematically adjacent to AIPRIS's international studies focus.
• Brookings India: India-focused arm of the Brookings Institution producing research on economic policy, foreign policy, and governance — overlaps with AIPRIS's themes with greater international backing and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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