Jindal India Institute (JII)

What Jindal India Institute (JII) does

Jindal India Institute (JII) is a strategic initiative of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) that develops and disseminates evidence-based, multidisciplinary knowledge about India for global audiences. Founded in 2023 and operating from JGU's Sonipat, Haryana campus, JII is led by Director General Prof. (Dr.) Sreeram Chaulia and is staffed by approximately 17 employees including senior fellows, fellows, and programme personnel drawn from across JGU's schools. The institute's stated mission is to intellectually decolonize the study and depiction of India, providing perspectives from within India rather than external framings.

JII's product portfolio centers on five offerings: a one-year online Master of Arts (M.A.) in India Studies degree; expert commentaries spanning business, culture, politics, science, and foreign policy; training programs for foreign diplomats, journalists, and Indian diaspora youth; scholarly research publications; and public lectures and events. The M.A. program is delivered through JGU's online platform and is open to domestic and international students. Training programs include a partnership with India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to train diaspora youth, and bespoke programs that have engaged over 30 foreign diplomats and journalists. Dissemination channels include the JII website, the Director General's 'Indian Diplomacy' TV show on Doordarshan, and opinion columns in Dainik Jagran and Hindustan Times.

The institute operates as part of JGU rather than as a standalone commercial entity, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. The primary revenue mechanic is academic tuition from the M.A. program, supplemented by government and institutional training contracts. JII leverages JGU's institutional infrastructure, including its Institution of Eminence designation, 600+ international university partnerships, 16,000+ student body, and 15,000+ alumni network, for distribution and credibility. Customer segments span graduate students, foreign diplomats and government officials, foreign journalists, policy researchers, and Indian diaspora youth.

Name

Jindal India Institute (JII)

Legal name

O.P. Jindal India Institute (JII)

Website

https://jii.jgu.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jindal India Institute (JII) is a JGU-affiliated policy research and academic institute that delivers a one-year online M.A. in India Studies, expert commentaries, and training programs for foreign diplomats, journalists, and Indian diaspora youth.

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Product category

Higher Education and Policy Research

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

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International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

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Thematic & Discipline-Specific Study Abroad Programs (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAAAC), Defense Language & Cultural Institutes (EDAHAOAH)

Keywords

• India studies research
• Policy research institute
• Diplomat training programs
• Online master's degree
• Academic research publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Sonipat

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fees: JII offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in India Studies program through O.P. Jindal Global University. Revenue is generated through tuition fees from students enrolled in the program. The program is offered as a one-year online degree, making it accessible to a broader student base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jindal India Institute (JII) is a research and academic institute within O.P. Jindal Global University that offers a one-year online M.A. in India Studies program, expert commentaries and research publications on India's politics, economy, culture, and foreign policy, and specialized training programs for foreign diplomats, journalists, and diaspora youth. Its core deliverable is interdisciplinary knowledge about India from an Indian perspective, aimed at intellectually decolonizing the study of India.

Product overview

Jindal India Institute (JII) is a strategic initiative of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) that develops multidisciplinary knowledge about India for global audiences. The institute offers a one-year online Master of Arts (M.A.) in India Studies programme as its primary academic product, along with expert commentaries and research publications covering India's democracy, economy, society, culture, science and technology, and foreign policy. JII also provides training programmes for foreign diplomats, journalists, and diaspora youth, and organizes public lectures and events featuring international scholars and policymakers. The portfolio is research-focused, leveraging JGU's interdisciplinary academic infrastructure to intellectually decolonize the study and depiction of India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M.A. in India Studies: One-Year Online Master of Arts program in India Studies covering India's history, politics, economy, religions, philosophies, art, and business landscape.

Products and services

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in India Studies A one-year online graduate programme offering interdisciplinary knowledge of India's history, politics, economy, religions, philosophies, art, and business landscape, designed for students seeking deep insight into a nation shaping the world's future.
• Training Programmes for Foreign Diplomats and Journalists Specialized training programs that train foreign diplomats and journalists on India's foreign and security policy, as well as diaspora youth training in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• Expert Commentaries Expert commentaries published by JII fellows covering themes of India's democracy, economy, society, culture, science and technology, entrepreneurship, inclusiveness, rule of law, human rights, healthcare, environmental conservation, and foreign policy.
• Research Publications Scholarly publications by JGU scholars on India-related topics including international relations, strategic studies, economics, culture, and policy analysis.
• Public Lectures and Events Distinguished public lectures, workshops, and events on India-related topics featuring international speakers, diplomats, and academics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully trained over 30 foreign diplomats and journalists on India's foreign and security policy
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJII partners with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to conduct training programs for diaspora youth. This partnership leverages JII's expertise in India Studies to strengthen connections between India and its diaspora communities through structured educational programs.
• O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJII is a strategic initiative of O.P. Jindal Global University, operating within its institutional framework. JGU provides administrative infrastructure, faculty, facilities (Sonipat campus), and leverages its network of 600+ international university partnerships for JII's programs and research.
• Doordarshan (India's National Broadcaster)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDirector General Prof. (Dr.) Sreeram Chaulia anchors the 'Indian Diplomacy' TV show on Doordarshan, providing high-visibility platform for disseminating JII's research and perspectives on international affairs to a national audience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Carnegie India: Global policy research center focused on India, publishing expert commentary and engaging international audiences on Indian strategic, economic, and governance issues — directly comparable to JII's research and diplomatic training remit.
• Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations: Mumbai-based foreign policy think tank producing research and commentary on India's global role and engaging diplomats, business, and media — comparable in mission, audience, and output to JII.
• Observer Research Foundation (ORF): One of India's leading think tanks producing foreign policy, security, and India-focused research and commentary, and routinely training foreign diplomats and journalists — directly comparable in mission, customer segments, and content output to JII.
• Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF): New Delhi-based national security and foreign policy think tank publishing expert commentary and engaging government and diplomatic audiences — closely comparable to JII in content focus and target readership.
• Brookings India: India branch of the Brookings Institution producing high-quality research on Indian economy, foreign policy, and society for global audiences — comparable in research output style, audience, and India-from-India positioning.
• Centre for Policy Research (CPR): Leading Indian policy think tank producing evidence-based research on India's governance, foreign policy, and political economy — comparable to JII in producing rigorous, India-focused policy analysis for engaged audiences.
• Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA): Government of India-affiliated foreign policy research institute that publishes commentary, hosts foreign diplomats, and conducts India-focused international affairs research — a direct peer in mission and customer base.
• Ananta Aspen Centre: India-based policy dialogue platform that convenes Indian and foreign policy leaders, runs leadership programs, and produces India-focused content — comparable in its training, dialogue, and commentary mission.

Emerging players

• King's College London India Institute: UK university-based institute producing scholarly research and dialogue on contemporary India — comparable as an academic India-focused institute serving international students, researchers, and policy audiences.
• Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), O.P. Jindal Global University: Sister school within JGU that produces India-focused international relations research and houses several of JII's Senior Fellows — a natural internal peer and talent source for JII.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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