PUKAR is an independent research collective and urban knowledge producing institution, based in Mumbai that conducts multi-sectoral, cross-disciplinary, community based, participatory action research on issues related to urbanization and globalization.
Ongoing Projects

Strengthening Local Democracy (SLD)
Supported By: Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiative; Ongoing since 2015- After completing the first cycle of 6 years covering 23 villages, 17 Gram Panchayats and total population of 25440 in the…

Parivartan
Supported By: Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Foundation: Ongoing since 2023- Exploring the gender related attitudes of Adivasi children, wards of Ashramshalas in the residential schools of Palghar district and to inculcate…

Jal, Jungle, Jameen, Janwar, Jeevan
Supported By: The Greencliff Foundation; Ongoing Since: 2024 …
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