- Dr P. L. Beena, Associate Professor, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum.
- Dr Dinesh Abrol, Professor, Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, ICSSR, New Delhi; Visiting Professor CSSP, JNU, 2013-2016.
- Prof K.N. Harilal, Professor, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum.
- Prof Kesab Das, Professor, Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad.
- Prof Lakhwinder Singh, Professor, Punjabi University, Patiala
- Dr M. Parameswaran, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum
- Dr Rajeswari Raina, Principal Scientist, NISTADS, New Delhi.
- Dr Saradindu Bhaduri, Associate Professor Centre for Studies in Science Policy (CSSP)and Prince Claus Chair in Development and Equity
ISS, The Hague - Prof Udaya Sankar Mishra, Professor, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum.
- Dr Vijayamohanan Pillai, Associate Professor, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum.
Programme Chair
- Prof K. J. Joseph, Ministry of Commerce Chair, Centre for Development Studies.