Data Action Lab for Emerging Societies

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Data Action Lab for Emerging Societies studies social behavior, especially in elections, from an academic viewpoint. DALES aims to provide advanced analysis on political and social issues, focusing on citizens' views on welfare, gender, caste/religion, democracy, and policies. For example, we examine how government welfare programs shape citizenship and claims in society. We also explore how political engagement and welfare impact the opinions of program beneficiaries. Furthermore, we analyze significant social and institutional transformations in the nation.

Indian Elections Survey 2024

IES 2024 is a collaborative academic survey nationwide during the election. Our areas of focus include welfare delivery, social, political, and economic issues. The data would be put in public domain for public use:

  • Sample of 32,000 covering 20 states in India

  • Face to face interviews

  • Collaborative network of academics, practitioners and field enumerators

  • Data to be publicly available

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