Institutional Framework

1.Legal Framework

Pursuant to the satisfaction of the Central Government and in accordance with its charter and objectives, the Council for Research on Sociological Problems and Mitigation Studies is an Autonomous Non-Profit Research Council incorporated as under Section-8 vide Central Government License No. 126421 dated 23rd of June 2021 in the Companies Act, 2013 (CIN U85300JK2021NPL012449). The Council undertakes both fundamental and applied interdisciplinary project based research in real-world contexts for the furtherance of its objectives in the de facto public interest.

2.National Industrial Classification – 2008 (NIC-2008)

According to the National Industrial Classification – 2008 compiled and published by Central Statistical Organisation, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (NIC-2008), Government of India has assigned the code 85300 to the Higher Education sector, and the Corporate Identification Number U85300JK2021NPL012449 accordingly signifies the Council’s principal industry classification, its registration year 2021 Jammu & Kashmir in 2021, and its status as a Non-profit Limited Company.

3. Registration Details and Symbolism of the Logo

The abstract emblem displayed at the top left of this webpage is the official logo of the Council for Research Sociological Problems and Mitigation Studies, registered with the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks in Class 45 (Trademark No. 5060342; Certificate No. 2892597; dated 26 July 2021) and valid up to 26th July 2031. The Class-45 Goods and Services include Charitable Services that serve the underprivileged children, orphan, children. Women Youth and community in the field of education, health, medical and skill development, Humanity, Civil Rights, Personal and Social Services rendered by others to meet the needs of individual and Research Work related to social services being services included in class-45. 

The black-and-white logo features a Shinning White Sun set within a Pitch-black Hexagon with Horizontal base resting on the Mission of the Company "Improving the lives" . The core of the sun holds the acronym C.R.S.P.M.S , symbolising the fusion of CRSPMS and eight diverging sun beams dispelling the darkness of ignorance by objectifying the scientific truth irrespective of the conditioned thought structure of the mortals. 

4.Institutional Autonomy 

Pursuant to its registration under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 and in accordance with Central Government mandate No. 126454 dated 23 June 2021, the Company maintains full autonomy from Governmental direction in both its governance and research functions. The administration of the Company remains resolutely committed to upholding this autonomy, thereby safeguarding the integrity and objectivity of all research outputs.

4.Nationwide Authorization

Pursuant to its Charter, the Company is fully empowered to enforce its charters in all States of India. This comprehensive mandate empowers the institution to fulfil its public-interest remit across the nation, unbounded by regional constraints.

6.Mandate and Research Focus

Under its Section 8 registration, CRSPMS secured its mandate through a charter memorandum that explicitly directs its research efforts toward shaping policy formulation and implementation decisions. Entrusted with enhancing policy outcomes through rigorous scientific investigation, institution systematically examines both observable ground realities and often-overlooked alternative perspectives that illuminate the multifaceted socio-economic, cultural, and political landscape. By employing methodologically sound, interdisciplinary approaches, the company generates balanced, evidence-based insights that inform policy decisions and drive actionable public interest outcomes. This strategic focus ensures that both mainstream observations and diverse viewpoints receive due consideration, fostering an environment where policy innovation and adaptive governance can thrive.

8. Research Practitioner Model Grounded in WHO’s Health Definition

Pursuant to the Constitution of the World Health Organization (1946) and without implying any formal partnership, endorsement or proprietary interest on the part of WHO, the Council for Research on Sociological Problems and Mitigation Studies (“CRSPMS”) hereby adopts the following Research Practitioner Model. CRSPMS acknowledges that the definition—“a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”—remains the sole intellectual property of WHO and is employed herein strictly for scholarly and policy-formulation purposes.

1.Practice-Belief Alignment
Research practitioners shall design, develop and implement studies in strict conformity with CRSPMS’s core convictions regarding holistic well-being, rather than merely applying established methodologies in a rote manner. All protocols shall be documented to demonstrate fidelity to CRSPMS’s institutional ethos.

2.Deviation Diagnosis
Practitioners shall identify, analyse and report any divergences between policy pronouncements and empirical realities on the ground. Such diagnosis shall elucidate where intended social, mental or physical health outcomes fail to align with observed impacts, thereby highlighting areas for policy refinement.

3. Real-World Clinical Field Studies

In strict confidence and aligning with the practical ethical principles, practitioners shall undertake real-world dynamic testing of the phenomenon of interest within authentic community contexts, in alignment with the priorities enshrined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the period 2021–2030. Such field studies and the subsequent processing shall accommodate prevailing socio-cultural and environmental variables, and remain subject to CRSPMS’s internal confidentiality protocols

4.Policy Guidance for Holistic Health
Data and insights generated through the foregoing activities shall be submitted to relevant policy-making bodies. CRSPMS shall ensure that its recommendations advance frameworks capable of supporting the physical, mental and social dimensions of health as defined by WHO.

5.Mentorship in Practised Research
Senior researchers shall mentor emerging practitioners to distinguish between theoretical assertions and empirical validation. This mentorship shall prioritise real-world applicability over abstract conjecture and shall be recorded in formal training curricula.

Notwithstanding any provision herein, nothing in this Model shall be construed to grant CRSPMS any right to represent WHO, nor to suggest that WHO has reviewed, approved or sponsored any of CRSPMS’s activities.

9.Financial Sustainability and Impact

The Company shall monetize its technical expertise through the licensing of proprietary methodologies and datasets, fee-based consultancy and advisory services for governance enhancement and public-policy formulation, and royalties from published empirical frameworks. Any surplus generated shall be reinvested to augment research capacity, drive methodological innovation and maximize societal value.

Guiding Principles of Conduct and Integrity for Scientific Officers

1. The Pursuit of Knowledge Over Competition
Scientific inquiry is a quest for truth rather than a race for validation. Researchers at CRSPMS engage in self-competition, driven solely by intellectual curiosity and a commitment to discovery. Every investigation must be conducted with the utmost integrity and scientific reasoning.

2. Perseverance as the Cornerstone of Scientific Inquiry
Research demands resilience. Success or failure is secondary to sustained effort and intellectual rigor, with progress measured by long-lasting contributions to the body of knowledge rather than immediate recognition of the prevailing standards resting upon the programmed agenda-based photoshoot and conferences.

3. Ethical Integrity and Humanitarian Responsibility

Scientific officers shall observe a pragmatic, de facto normative ethos aligned with contemporary business imperatives, ensuring that research advances the public good without compromising the operational viability. Excellence shall constitute the baseline rather than a self-imposed ceiling; practitioners must shun herd mentality and limiting beliefs, aspiring instead to attain brilliance through rigorous exploration of uncharted domains. Knowledge outputs must be safeguarded against misuse, even as they are responsibly disseminated to sustain the institution’s enduring mission.

4. Intellectual Discipline, Objectivity, and Strategic Engagement

Researchers shall avoid unproductive debates with rigid ideologues, conserving their mental energy for meaningful inquiry. Public intellectual engagement should be measured and strategic—ideas must be defended with clarity and brilliance when necessary. External influences that risk clouding objectivity or distorting intellectual independence must be consciously set aside. Researchers are encouraged to dismantle egoistic constructs of the limited human mind by cultivating a free and artistic spirit, akin to that of poets or composers, and be open to diverse hobbies to stay grounded in reality.

                                                   This above all: to thine own self be true, 

                                                               And it must follow, as the night the day,

                                                              Thou canst not then be false to any man. 

                                                                                                                                    —William Shakespeare.

Information and Public Relations Policy

1. Purpose
This policy establishes guidelines for ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders and the general public following the completion of research projects. While scientific truth stands on its own and requires no validation, variations in human perception—shaped by social conditioning, individual cognitive capacities, biases, and mental constructs—can lead to diverse interpretations of this truth. Recognizing this, the institution is committed to upholding public interest as its supreme priority in disseminating information.

2. Stakeholder Communication
Upon the completion of any research project, the institution shall:

Inform all concerned stakeholders, including local communities, relevant authorities, and political leaders across the spectrum. Provide comprehensive reports and detailed findings to stakeholders in order to maintain accountability and foster informed democratic participatory discussions.

3. Public Interest and Accessibility
Public interest shall be paramount in all communications. A designated officer will ensure that research findings are conveyed in a manner accessible and clear to the general public. Complex projects will be distilled into easily understandable formats without diluting the inherent scientific truth, acknowledging that while science itself is immutable, its interpretation can vary due to our differing cognitive and social lenses.

4. Exceptional Circumstances
In scenarios where additional efforts are needed to enhance public understanding, the institution shall:

Utilize social media platforms to reach a broader audience through summaries, infographics, and interactive discussions.

Issue dedicated press communiqués to ensure the clarity and accurate representation of findings. This policy is essential because, although scientific truth is self-evident, the array of perceptions influenced by social and cognitive factors necessitates a clear, structured public relations approach to ensure that such truth is communicated effectively and understood by all.

Restricted Access Policy

1. Scope and Applicability
This policy applies to all individuals—regardless of rank or position—accessing or operating within the premises of the Council for Research on Sociological Problems and Mitigation Studies. It is designed to protect the continuity of our research operations, the integrity of our institution, and the security of our Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights as well as sensitive research data.

2. Prohibited Acts
Individuals are strictly prohibited from engaging in any act that deliberately obstructs, disrupts, or interferes with the normal functioning of the facility or compromises sensitive research data and intellectual property. Prohibited acts include, but are not limited to:

Unauthorized Physical Access: Entering or trespassing on the premises without proper permission.

Unauthorized Access to Data: Copying, disseminating, or otherwise tampering with confidential research data or proprietary intellectual property without explicit authorization.

Sabotage: Any deliberate interference with ongoing research activities or the computer systems that manage and store sensitive data.

3. Legal Consequences
Violations of this policy will be rigorously prosecuted under the following legal provisions:

Physical Intrusion and Trespass: Unauthorized entry shall be prosecuted u/s 329 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Samhita, 2023.

Sabotage and Deliberate Interference: Acts of mischief that disrupt research processes will be prosecuted u/s109 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Samhita, 2023.

Data Breaches and Intellectual Property Infringement:

u/s 43 of the IT Act, 2000: Unauthorized access, downloading, or damage to computer systems and data is subject to civil penalties and compensation requirements under this section.

u/s 66 of the IT Act, 2000: Any computer-related offenses, including data theft, system sabotage, or unauthorized manipulation of sensitive information, will be subject to criminal prosecution under this section. 

u/s 72 of the IT Act, 2000: Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information is punishable under this section, which enforces penalties for breach of privacy and confidentiality obligations.

Violators may face appropriate response which include criminal prosecution, including imprisonment and fines (with penalties of ₹10,000 or higher based on the severity), and shall be held financially liable for any operational or material damage incurred by the institution as determined by applicable law.

4. Enforcement

The Council is devoted to the unwavering enforcement of this policy. It reserves the right to continuously monitor compliance and take immediate remedial actions for any breaches that jeopardize the integrity of our research operations or the institution’s reputation. In circumstances warranting intervention, the Council will invoke all available legal remedies. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Criminal and Civil Remedies: Pursuing criminal charges and civil litigation, as permitted under Sections 43, 66, and 72 of the IT Act, 2000, and Sections 329 and 109 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Samhita, 2023, to address unauthorized access, data manipulation, sabotage, or any breach of security.

• Internal Investigations: Initiating comprehensive internal investigations in collaboration with law enforcement and regulatory bodies to ascertain the facts and ensure that violations are met with swift and proportionate responses.

• International Engagement: The Council leveraging its institutional training capacities and international collaborative networks, reserves the right to escalate the matter to international institutions. This step shall be taken after all appropriate domestic remedies have been exhausted or there are strong reasons to believe the futility of such engagements, in recognition of the Council’s commitment to research projects that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2021-2030.

• Continuous Review and Adaptation: Regularly updating enforcement strategies and protocols to address emerging threats and incorporate technological advances, thereby rigorously safeguarding our scientific property.
   

Web Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 04.06.2025 Last Updated: 11.09.2025 at 02:13 Hours

We at CRSPMS value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. The Purpose of this website is to maintain a digital presence for the introductory obligations of the and for the unhindered movement and preventing the repeated need of showing the identity to the different stakeholders for the benefit of the Research Officers of the Company. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, [ https://www.crspms.in/], which is hosted on Google Sites and utilizes other Google services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide to Us:

• • Contact Details: Such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you fill out contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, or otherwise communicate with us.

b. Information Collected Automatically:

• • Usage Data: When you visit our website, our servers (hosted by Google Sites) and third-party services like Google Analytics may automatically collect information that your browser sends. This may include:

    • Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address (which may be anonymized or truncated by Google Analytics).

    • Browser type and version.

    • Device information (e.g., operating system, device model).

    • The pages of our site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.

    • Referring website addresses.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We and our service providers (including Google) use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your user experience, track website performance, analyse trends, and administer the website.

    • What are cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which stay on your device until deleted or they expire).

    • How we use cookies: We use cookies for purposes such as remembering your preferences, understanding how you interact with our site, and for analytical purposes. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about website traffic.

    • You can find more information about cookies at [Consider linking to a resource like www.allaboutcookies.org].

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain our website.

• To improve website functionality, content, and user experience.

• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or provide requested services and support.

• To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials if you have opted-in to receive them.

• To analyse website traffic and user interaction trends using tools like Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve our services. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, please visit: www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.

• To prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities and to enforce our terms.

3.How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes, except in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Google: Our website is hosted on Google Sites, and we use Google Analytics for website analytics. Google has its own privacy policies governing its services.

• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation or governmental request.

  • Protect and defend our rights or property.

  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the website.

  • Protect the personal safety of users of the website or the public.

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with other third parties with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable industry-standard security measures, including encryption where appropriate and secure servers (provided by Google Sites), to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Data Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to local data protection laws. These may include the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

• Erasure (Deletion): Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

• Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

• Restrict Processing: Request the restriction of processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

• Data Portability: Request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe link provided in those emails.

• Managing Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website effectively.

  • Google Analytics Opt-out: To provide website visitors more choice on how their data is collected by Google Analytics, Google has developed the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. The add-on communicates with the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js) to indicate that information about the website visit should not be sent to Google Analytics. You can download and install the add-on for your current web browser at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law (for example, for tax or accounting purposes), or to resolve disputes and enforce our legal agreements and policies. Non-personal data may be retained for longer periods for analytical purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or a higher age if stipulated by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside India and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to the servers used by Google which might be global and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Indemnity Clause

By accessing or using this website ([ https://www.crspms.in/]), you acknowledge and agree that CRSPMS, including its members, employees, and affiliates, shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, claims, losses, or legal expenses arising from your interaction with the site. This includes, but is not limited to, reliance on information provided, technical issues, inability to use the site, or any legal proceedings resulting from your engagement with the website.

Additionally, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless CRSPMS from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising in any way from your use of this site or your breach or violation of the law or of these terms. This clause has been inserted in this policy due to the monetary constraints as the Company itself is Not-For-Profit its officers work selflessly for humanity and scientific reasoning. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while navigating this platform.

This website is hosted on Google Sites and is subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Any disputes or concerns related to hosting or platform functionality should be directed to Google. 

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, Feel free to contact us at: CRSPMS Email: [rhqcrspms@gmail.com] 

Effective Date: 25.06.2025 Last Updated: 11.09.2025