Indian Journal of Human Development (IJHD)

The Indian Journal of Human Development (IJHD) serves as an important academic outlet for multidisciplinary research on human development issues, particularly from Indian and comparative perspectives. Launched in 2007, the journal has grown into a respected platform that brings together rigorous empirical studies, conceptual essays and informed debates on the social, economic and policy dimensions of human well-being. It addresses questions of education, health, livelihoods, employment, poverty, inequality, gender and social policy, offering insights that inform both scholars and practitioners. IJHD’s editorial policy emphasizes critical engagement and openness to diverse methodologies and viewpoints. Contributions include research articles that apply econometric, demographic and qualitative methods, as well as reflective pieces that explore theoretical frameworks and policy implications. By publishing a mix of research notes, perspectives and book reviews alongside full research papers, IJHD fosters a broader understanding of how complex human development processes unfold in different contexts. The journal’s tri-annual publication schedule ensures a steady flow of high-quality scholarship that contributes to policy debates, academic curricula and practitioner dialogues in the field of development studies. IJHD is indexed in major databases and adheres to ethical standards through membership in the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Indian Journal of Human Development (IJHD) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Sociology and Political Science, poverty, education and health, employment and livelihoods, social protection, gender and development, governance and institutions, indicators of human well-being., The journal publishes scholarly essays, research articles, research notes, commentaries, perspectives and book reviews , Online or Print , Triennially Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0973-7030, E-ISSN: 2456-480X, Established: 2007,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE