International Institute for Population Sciences

International Institute for Population Sciences
AbbreviationIIPS
Formation1956
TypeGovernment
Legal statusActive
PurposeConduct population research and share data
Location
  • Govandi, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Region served
India
Dr. Hemkhothang Lhungdim (additional charge)
Parent organization
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Websitewww.iipsindia.ac.in

The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) is a training and research organization based in Govandi, Mumbai.[1] It focuses on population studies for the ESCAP region and operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.[2][3] IIPS is responsible to conduct key studies including the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), the evaluation of the National Rural Health Mission, and the Global Adult Tobacco Survey.[4]

  1. ^ "Admissions at IIPS Mumbai: Last date to apply extended to May 7". Mathrubhumi. 2024-05-01.
  2. ^ "Govt Accepts Resignation of Scapegoated IIPS Director After Revoking His Suspension for Unflattering NFHS Data". The Wire.
  3. ^ "Student booked for posting WA status against ram temple". Hindustan Times. February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Explained: The saga that led to the govt forcing out IIPS Director KS James". The News Minute. 2023-10-17.