Why in the news?

Employees of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) institutions have expressed concerns over the delay in revising their pay scales.

About the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR):

	Details
Establishment	It was established as an Autonomous organization, in 1969 on the recommendation of *Prof. V. K. R. V. Rao Committee* (National Income Committee).
Nodal Ministry	Operates under the Ministry of Education.
Function	Promote, fund, and support social science research in India.
Objectives	• Encourage social science research • Fund and coordinate research in various branches • Collaborate with international research organizations • Provide policy recommendations based on research
Organizational Structure	It is governed by a Council of eminent scholars and policymakers, supported by 24 research institutes and 6 regional centers.
Research Institutes	Funds institutes such as: • Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram • Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru • Centre for Studies in Social Sciences (CSSS), Kolkata • Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune
Key Programs and Initiatives	• ICSSR Data Service: National repository for social science data • NASSDOC: Documentation and library services • Workshops and conferences to enhance research capabilities
International Collaboration	Collaborates with organizations like UNESCO and the Indian Council of World Affairs for joint projects and scholar exchanges.

[2013] Which of the following bodies is/are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

1. National Development Council

2. Planning Commission

3. Zonal Councils

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3