Social Research Centre (SRC)
Social Research Centre (SRC)
Empowering Insights
Empowering Insights
Sigma's SRC is dedicated to providing high-quality research and strategic consulting services in the social and development sector across India and abroad. We ensure the highest scientific and ethical standards through our Institutional Review Board (Sigma-IRB), registered with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP).
Social research is a systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to understand social phenomena, assess public programs, and inform policy decisions. It uncovers the why and how behind human behavior, social systems, and developmental change.
Empowering Insights
Sigma's SRC is dedicated to providing high-quality research and strategic consulting services in the social and development sector across India and abroad. We ensure the highest scientific and ethical standards through our Institutional Review Board (Sigma-IRB), registered with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP).
Social research is a systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to understand social phenomena, assess public programs, and inform policy decisions. It uncovers the why and how behind human behavior, social systems, and developmental change.
How Sigma adds value
We design and deliver rigorous, ethical, and actionable studies across India—turning data into decisions.
Our multidisciplinary team—comprising experts in statistics, sociology, demography, economics, and environmental sciences—handles a wide array of studies, from baseline surveys to impact assessments. With offices in Delhi, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, and field teams in all Indian states, we offer nationwide coverage for both quantitative and qualitative research.
What can we do.
What can we do.
What can we do.
Capabilities.
Comprehensive, modular offerings. Engage end‑to‑end or select specific components.
Our Process
Our Process
Our Process
How we deliver research excellence.
How we deliver research excellence.
A four‑stage approach to ensure scientific rigor, contextual relevance, and actionable insights.
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Study Design
Research framework, sampling strategy, tools, power & sample size calculations, and IRB/ethical clearance.
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Study Design
Research framework, sampling strategy, tools, power & sample size calculations, and IRB/ethical clearance.
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Study Design
Research framework, sampling strategy, tools, power & sample size calculations, and IRB/ethical clearance.
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Data Collection
Field Investigator (FI) training, CAPI-based surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), and real-time quality control (audio, GPS, media).
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Data Collection
Field Investigator (FI) training, CAPI-based surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), and real-time quality control (audio, GPS, media).
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Data Collection
Field Investigator (FI) training, CAPI-based surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), and real-time quality control (audio, GPS, media).
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Analysis
Quantitative analysis (SPSS/STATA), qualitative analysis (NVivo/Atlas.ti), weighting, coding, triangulation, multivariate analysis, and interactive dashboards.
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Analysis
Quantitative analysis (SPSS/STATA), qualitative analysis (NVivo/Atlas.ti), weighting, coding, triangulation, multivariate analysis, and interactive dashboards.
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Analysis
Quantitative analysis (SPSS/STATA), qualitative analysis (NVivo/Atlas.ti), weighting, coding, triangulation, multivariate analysis, and interactive dashboards.
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Reporting
Insight-led reports, recommendations, policy briefs, infographics, and dissemination workshops.
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Reporting
Insight-led reports, recommendations, policy briefs, infographics, and dissemination workshops.
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Reporting
Insight-led reports, recommendations, policy briefs, infographics, and dissemination workshops.
Extensive Portfolio
Extensive Portfolio
Extensive Portfolio
Highlighted Projects.
Highlighted Projects.
Education
Evaluations for Room to Read, Khan Academy India, and Central Square Foundation, assessing literacy and numeracy in schools.
Education
Evaluations for Room to Read, Khan Academy India, and Central Square Foundation, assessing literacy and numeracy in schools.
Education
Evaluations for Room to Read, Khan Academy India, and Central Square Foundation, assessing literacy and numeracy in schools.
Health / Nutrition
National Family Health Surveys (NFHS-5/6) for IIPS/MoHFW, Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) for UNICEF.
Health / Nutrition
National Family Health Surveys (NFHS-5/6) for IIPS/MoHFW, Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) for UNICEF.
Health / Nutrition
National Family Health Surveys (NFHS-5/6) for IIPS/MoHFW, Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) for UNICEF.
Water and Sanitation
Surveys for The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on waste management and rural sanitation.
Water and Sanitation
Surveys for The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on waste management and rural sanitation.
Water and Sanitation
Surveys for The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on waste management and rural sanitation.
Livelihood / Industry
Social Impact Assessments for Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies in Odisha.
Livelihood / Industry
Social Impact Assessments for Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies in Odisha.
Livelihood / Industry
Social Impact Assessments for Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies in Odisha.
Adolescent / Child Protection
Baseline surveys for UNFPA and Plan India, covering thousands of adolescents across states.
Adolescent / Child Protection
Baseline surveys for UNFPA and Plan India, covering thousands of adolescents across states.
Adolescent / Child Protection
Baseline surveys for UNFPA and Plan India, covering thousands of adolescents across states.
CSR
Impact assessments for ONGC, GAIL, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences in multiple states.
CSR
Impact assessments for ONGC, GAIL, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences in multiple states.
CSR
Impact assessments for ONGC, GAIL, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences in multiple states.
Environment / Climate Change
Assessments for Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) on clean cooking transitions.
Environment / Climate Change
Assessments for Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) on clean cooking transitions.
Environment / Climate Change
Assessments for Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) on clean cooking transitions.
Elderly / Ageing
Studies on elder abuse and care for HelpAge India across India.
Elderly / Ageing
Studies on elder abuse and care for HelpAge India across India.
Elderly / Ageing
Studies on elder abuse and care for HelpAge India across India.
Why Us?
Why Us?
Why Us?
Why Choose Sigma's SRC?
Why Choose Sigma's SRC?
Nationwide Network
Nationwide Network
Nationwide Network
25,000+ trained field investigators. Local field teams in all states, with CAPI/CATI expertise.
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
Rigorous training, back-checks (30% by supervisors, 5% by coordinators), and field audits.
Data Management
Data Management
Data Management
Handling large datasets with real-time uploads and quality checks. ICMR/WHO/MoSPI compliant processes
Ethical Compliance
Ethical Compliance
Ethical Compliance
Sigma-IRB ensures protection of human subjects and priority reviews of studies.
Let’s talk.
Our proven systems and experienced team enable rapid project initiation.
Quick response.
If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
Let’s talk.
Our proven systems and experienced team enable rapid project initiation.
Quick response.
If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
Let’s talk.
Our proven systems and experienced team enable rapid project initiation.
Quick response.
If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
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