Data Action Lab for Emerging Societies
Unveiling the Dynamics of Change
About DALES
Data Action Lab for Emerging Societies (DALES) is a research organization in India, dedicated to exploring the transformative shifts occurring in emerging societies. We believe data and storytelling are the cornerstones of unlocking these complexities.
Our areas of work
DALES works across four connected streams, each linking field evidence with datasets, analysis, and public resources.
Public Opinion
We study how citizens think about politics, welfare, leadership, media, and democratic life in India.
State Capacity
We study how Indian states deliver welfare, public goods, and services, and what makes administration more responsive.
Urban Change
We study cities, settlement, migration, local economies, and everyday public life in changing regions.
Survey Methods
We design, conduct, document, and release field-based survey datasets for public use.
End-to-End Process
From survey design to analysis, everything is handled in-house.