GIDS faces uncertainty as faculty, researcher posts remain vacant since 2016

The Gujarat Institute of Development Studies (GIDS), a national research institute jointly funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the state government, is facing an uncertain future as no permanent appointments have been made to faculty and researcher positions since 2016.

The vacancy crisis has raised concerns about the institute's ability to function effectively and maintain its research output. The prolonged staffing gaps highlight administrative challenges in filling key positions at the institution.