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This directory covers important institutions, universities, colleges and other expertise in the Country has tow parts. Part A deals with expertise available in the field of Industrial Pollution Management and Control, and it is further divided into five sections. Information pertaining to Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and Engineering Colleges is placed in Section I, while Section II covers University Departments. National institutions are included in Section III. Section IV deals with NGOs and Consultants, firms and individuals and in Section V information about the in-house training programmes of a few public under takings is given Part B, dealing with Forestry, Ecology and allied fields has two sections: Section I broadly covers University Departments and other Institutions whereas information with respect to NGOs is put together in Section II. About the Author The Institute of Social Sciences was founded in 1985, to study contemporary social, political and economic issues and problems, in an inter-disciplinary perspective and to make available its findings and recommendations to government bodies, social scientists, policy makers, civil society organizations and concerned citizens so as to widen their options for action. The evolution of an informed and action-oriented public opinion is the primary aim of the Institute. The research projects undertaken by the Institute cover a wide range of subjects in the areas of local governance, women's studies, environmental and contemporary economic and political issues. The Institute also organizes seminars, workshops, discussions and training programmes for the exchange of ideas and dissemination of its research findings. The major research thrust of the Institute is in the areas of Local Governance (Panchayati Raj), Urban studies, Women's studies, Democratic Process and Economic Affairs. The Institute seeks to build a community of concerned scholars and activists engaged in ushering in a humane and just society.