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Why ASCI

Why ASCI?

Since its inception in 1956, the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) has been at the forefront of nation-building. As India has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in the world, ASCI has consistently evolved - delivering cutting-edge research, management consultancy, and leadership development programmes that have shaped governance, policy, and capacity building across sectors.

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Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI)

At ASCI we co-create solutions that shape policy, drive progress, strengthen governance, and enable sustainable development.

  • Legacy of Trust : Over six decades of shaping India's governance and development landscape.
  • Breadth of Impact : Multi-sectoral expertise across governance, energy, health, water, sanitation, and more.
  • Evidence-Based Solutions : Research and consultancy services to deliver real-world solutions.
  • Future-Ready Approach : Tailored solutions for emerging challenges of a dynamic economy focused on climate resilience, digital governance, and sustainable development.

The Preferred Partner for Research & Consultancy

Today, ASCI stands as the trusted destination for governments, public institutions, and industries seeking research-driven insights and management consultancy. Our work has directly influenced:

  • Progressive policies and breakthrough reforms
  • Governance systems and dispute resolution
  • Transformative public discourse and strategy design
  • Planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks

With more than 1,897 assignments completed and around 100 projects under implementation at any given time, ASCI's impact has been wide-ranging and measurable. Notably, our research and reports have also been cited in judicial pronouncements—underscoring the credibility and relevance of our work.

Excellence in Management Consultancy

ASCI's consultancy services are designed to help organisations—governmental, industrial, and corporate—achieve greater efficiency, adaptability, and long-term effectiveness. Our portfolio spans:

  • Policy analysis & strategic recommendations
  • Organisational restructuring & governance reforms
  • Human resource development & competency frameworks
  • Health and energy management systems
  • Business process re-engineering
  • Service delivery improvement in public institutions

Real World Impact

In 2024–25 alone, ASCI has undertaken projects in critical areas including:

  • Water and Sanitation (including Swachh Bharat Mission, Clean Ganga Mission)
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Climate Resilience & Sustainability
  • Transformative Technologies advancing Sustainable Development Goals
    • Electricity & Energy Transition (including solar and renewable initiatives)
  • Health Systems Strengthening
  • Corporate Social Responsibility & Social Impact
  • Urban Governance, Real Estate & Customer Service Excellence
  • Competency Mapping & Recruitment Strategies
  • Education & Model Curriculum Development

A Multi-Dimensional Research Ecosystem

ASCI offers research services to a wide spectrum of partners, ranging from central and state governments to private sector leaders, corporates, UN agencies, and multilateral institutions. Our research outputs are designed to influence policy, strengthen institutions, and inspire innovation.

Research at ASCI takes many forms, including:

  • Sponsored research grants from national and international institutions
  • Publications in reputed international and national journals
  • Working Papers and Monographs
  • ASCI Journal of Management, our flagship, peer-reviewed publication
  • Research colloquiums, seminars, and conferences for knowledge exchange

Select Research Partners and Clients

Over the years, ASCI has partnered with an esteemed roster of clients across sectors, including:

  • Government & Regulatory Bodies : Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Central Electricity Authority, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Defence Research and Development Organization, Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, Telangana State Finance Commission, Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority
  • Public Sector Enterprises : Indian Oil Corporation Limited, EXIM Bank, Power Finance Corporation Limited, Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation, Central Water and Power Research Station, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
  • Private Sector & Financial Institutions : Canara Bank, IndusInd Bank, Coconut Development Board, Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority
  • Foundations, NGOs & Multilaterals : Gates Foundation, UN Agencies, Aga Khan Foundation, Watershed Organisation Trust, T Works, Pradhan, Shri Purnachandra Gupta Smarak Trust, IPE Global Limited, Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Academia & Research Bodies : University of Hyderabad, Department of Scientific & Industrial Technology, Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited

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