The Centre for Social Research is one of the leading Women's Institutions working in the field of social action since 1983. CSR was founded by a group of concerned social scientists dedicated to promote the empowerment of women, deprived castes and groups. CSR aims to empower women and provide them with the resources to be self-reliant individuals. We work at the grassroots, regional and international levels to raise women's awareness of their rights, build inroads into decision-making institutions from Panchayats to Parliament and to eliminate violence against women. Our goal is to achieve economic self-sufficiency and raise awareness of social, political and legal issues.