Our Organization
About CMSD
Centre for Market Research & Social Development Pvt. Ltd. (CMSD) is a professionally managed research and consultancy organization, incorporated in 2000 under the Companies Act, 1956. CMSD specializes in delivering high-quality, evidence-based research and advisory services across the domains of community development, social and environmental management, feasibility and situation analysis, programme and project evaluation, and market research.
In an increasingly complex development landscape, effective policy formulation and programme implementation demand a deep, unbiased understanding of social realities and contextual dynamics. CMSD responds to this need by generating authentic, data-driven insights that enable policymakers, development practitioners, and implementing agencies to design, implement, and evaluate interventions with greater precision and impact.
CMSD functions as a trans-disciplinary knowledge and consulting platform, supported by a team of experienced researchers, sector specialists, statisticians, and field professionals. The organization provides value-added policy research and proactive consultancy services to government ministries, public sector undertakings, multilateral and bilateral agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector institutions.
CMSD adopts a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, integrating social, economic, and environmental perspectives to address emerging challenges arising from globalization and economic liberalization, and to translate these challenges into sustainable development opportunities.
Vision
To be a trusted knowledge partner in development by generating and disseminating credible research, actionable insights, and innovative solutions that contribute to inclusive, sustainable, and evidence-driven policy and programme outcomes.
Mission
To support policymakers, development agencies, and implementing organizations through unbiased, rigorous, and context-sensitive research, enabling informed decision-making and effective implementation of development programmes responsive to local socio-cultural, economic, and environmental realities.
What We Stand For
Objects of the Organization
Undertake high-quality social, economic, and market research to generate credible evidence supporting policy formulation and informed decision-making.
Provide professional consultancy, monitoring, and evaluation services for development programmes and initiatives.
Conduct baseline, midline, end-line, concurrent evaluation, and impact assessment studies using robust research approaches.
Design and implement research studies and surveys, including household surveys, participatory research, needs assessments, and performance monitoring.
Deliver policy research and strategic advisory services through analytical studies and evidence-based recommendations.
Support project planning, feasibility analysis, and programme management through technical inputs and implementation strategies.
Develop and apply technology-driven research and data management solutions, including MIS platforms and digital data collection tools.
Strengthen institutional and human resource capacities through training, technical assistance, and knowledge dissemination.
Collaborate with national and international institutions and organizations to undertake multidisciplinary research and development initiatives.
Uphold ethical standards, quality assurance, and data integrity in all research and consultancy assignments.
Leadership
Our Directors
Dr. Girija Bhusan Nanda
Director
Biography will be updated.
Mrs. Nilima Misra
Director
Biography will be updated.
Swarup Panigrahi
Director
Biography will be updated.