Public Affairs Centre (PAC) engages in action research focussing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of India. PAC is a not for profit Think Tank established in 1994 with a mandate to improve the quality of governance in India. The Centre is also a pioneer in deploying innovative Social Accountability Tools (SAT) to measure the quality and adequacy of public services. Over the years, its scope of work has expanded to include the whole gamut of research-advocacy-action to lead evidence-based research on governance across sectors, geographies and populations in India. PAC ensures that gender is an overarching theme in all its focus research areas.
PAC was one of the first civil society-led institutional initiatives to mobilise demand for good governance in India. Dr. Samuel Paul (Founder Chairman) was instrumental in establishing PAC with a select group of friends. PAC is registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act 1960 as a Society.
- Registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960, Reg. No.: 207:94-95
- Foreign Contributions (Regulations) Act (FCRA) no is 094420730
- GSTIN: 29AAATP0947R1ZT
- TAN Number: BLRP01141A
- Certificate Under section 12A of the Income Tax Act 1961
- Credibility Alliance BOD
- Credibility Alliance Certificate
- Crtificate of appreciation issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
- Green Audit Report
Enhance the quality of public governance, through active civil society engagement, to make it equitable, inclusive, and accountable; to ensure that we advance the rights of the vulnerable population; and secure fair development opportunities for all.
Undertake action research to generate evidence and new knowledge for sustainable development; foster awareness, informed advocacy, and well-designed action to enhance community agency; and partner with governments to improve the quality of development praxis.
Awards & Recognition
2004-2005
Rotary Bangalore Koramangala – Yegneswaran Memorial Award – 2004-2005 – Conferred to Padmashri Dr. Samul Paul, Chairman PAC. ( In Recognition of his Contributions for Better Public Governance)
2006
The Jit Gill Memorial Award – 2006, Prem Network The World Bank Presented to Dr. Samuel Paul, Founder Chairman PAC, (In Recognition of Outstanding Public Service)
2018
Guide Star India NGO Transparency Awards –Platinum Winner 2018 Public Affairs Centre
2018-2023
Credibility Alliance Certificate of Accreditation is Pleased to declare that PAC prescribed for Good Governance of Voluntary Organisation from- 2018 to 2023
2021
Government of India, Ministry of Finance – (GST) Certificate of Appreciation – 2021