J-PAL South Asia

प्रमाण से परिवर्तन तक | From Evidence to Impact

J-PAL South Asia, based at the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) in Chennai, leads J-PAL’s efforts to advance evidence-informed policymaking in the region. By conducting rigorous randomized evaluations, forging impactful strategic partnerships, and scaling effective programs, we strive to deliver better evidence to help governments design better policies so people can live better lives.

About us

We are a team of research, policy and capacity building specialists passionate about shaping development policies in India through scientific evidence.

400M+

Lives reached in India by policies informed by our evidence

60,000+

Government officials, M&E practitioners, funders, and academics reached through our capacity building offerings

30+

Partnerships across 20 Indian states-driven by trust and a commitment to evidence-based governance

From what we believe to what we build

From shared values to shared action—this is where our purpose meets partnerships, and where bold ideas begin to take shape.

Our Values

Integrity, respect, accountability, rigor, and care guide how we work and how we engage with one another and the communities we serve.

students attending Breakthrough's gender sensitization in-classroom discussions

Opportunities to Partner

The demand for our work has never been higher. Join us as we enter a new phase of our journey to build a liveable, healthy and prosperous planet for all.

Celebrating 20 years of impact

J-PAL marked 20 years of turning research into action in 2024. As the oldest and largest regional office, J-PAL South Asia celebrated this milestone with its first-ever public exhibition—Shaping Policy, Transforming Lives—hosted at Bikaner House in New Delhi. This immersive experience brought together science, storytelling, and art to showcase how rigorous evidence has shaped public policy and improved lives across the region. Head over to view J-PAL@20’s digital retrospective.