Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research is an advanced research and higher education institution established by the Reserve Bank of India. IGIDR specializes in economics, development studies, energy policy, environmental studies, finance, and public policy research.

The institute is dedicated to promoting high-quality academic research, postgraduate education, and policy-oriented studies aimed at addressing national and global developmental challenges. IGIDR contributes significantly to economic research, sustainable development strategies, and evidence-based policymaking through interdisciplinary research and academic excellence.