Membership Criteria & Governance Framework
IPRS adopts a three-tier paid membership model, designed to balance accessibility, long-term commitment, and participatory governance. All memberships are discretionary and subject to approval by the competent authority of IPRS.
1.1 Annual Membership
Fee: ₹201 (Rupees Two Hundred and One only)
Tenure: Valid for one (1) year from the date of original payment
Renewal: Renewable annually
Eligibility: Open to individuals interested in the objectives, research activities, and policy initiatives of IPRS
Rights & Privileges:
Participation in events, seminars, and research initiatives of IPRS
Access to publications and updates
No voting or governance rights
This category is ideal for collaborators who want to test the waters before diving deeper—low cost, high impact.
1.2 Lifetime Membership
Fee: ₹5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand only)
Tenure: Lifetime
Eligibility: Individuals demonstrating sustained interest or contribution to the objectives of IPRS
Rights & Privileges:
Lifetime recognition as a Member of IPRS
Priority access to institutional activities, research programs, and collaborations
No voting rights in governance bodies unless otherwise appointed
A one-time strategic investment for long-term institutional alignment—no renewals, no reminders, no fine print.
1.3 Executive Council Membership
Fee: ₹2,100 (Rupees Two Thousand One Hundred only) per year
Tenure: Annual, subject to renewal
Designation: Members enrolled under this category shall be known as Executive Council Members, and the membership shall be referred to as Executive Council Membership.
Eligibility:
Granted at the discretion of the Executive Board
No upper limit on the number of Executive Council Members
Rights & Privileges:
Right to participate in deliberations of the Executive Council
Right to vote on all matters referred to the Executive Council by the Executive Board
Right to contribute to decision-making on policy, strategy, and institutional issues placed before the Council
This is where strategy meets substance—voices matter, votes count, and minutes get written.
1. Membership Structure
2. Organisational & Governance Structure
The governance of IPRS shall strictly consist of the following three principal bodies only, and no other general body, parallel authority, or informal governance structure shall exist:
Board of Trustees
Executive Board
Executive Council
2.1 Board of Trustees
Comprises all Trustees of IPRS
Functions as the supreme and final authority of the Trust
Holds overriding powers in case of disputes or conflicts between governance bodies
Responsible for long-term vision, institutional integrity, and strategic oversight
In short: when everyone disagrees, the Trustees decide.
2.2 Executive Board
Constituted by members selected and appointed by the Board of Trustees
May include Trustees and/or other appointed individuals
Typical positions may include (but are not limited to):
President
Secretary
General Secretary
Treasurer / Financial Advisor
Any other office or position as determined by the Board of Trustees
Powers & Functions:
Overall executive and administrative control of IPRS
Authority to refer policy, operational, or strategic matters to the Executive Council
Holds final authority and veto power over decisions of the Executive Council
Yes, this is the C-suite equivalent—execution with accountability.
2.3 Executive Council
Consists of Executive Council Members admitted upon payment of the prescribed fee and approval by the Executive Board
No cap on membership strength
Operates as a consultative and decision-making body on matters referred by the Executive Board
Decision-Making Protocol:
Executive Board refers an issue to the Executive Council
Executive Council deliberates and decides by vote
Executive Board may:
Accept the decision, or
Exercise its veto and refer the issue back for reconsideration
If the Executive Council maintains its original decision after reconsideration:
The Executive Board shall decide the matter based on unanimous consensus
In the event of any conflict between the Executive Board and the Executive Council:
The Board of Trustees shall be the final and binding authority
Checks, balances, and escalation paths—governance with guardrails.
All membership fees are non-refundable unless otherwise decided by the Board of Trustees
Membership does not create any proprietary, employment, or legal rights against IPRS
IPRS reserves the right to amend membership criteria, fees, or governance procedures in furtherance of its objectives
3. General Provisions
4. How to Join
Becoming a member of IPRS is simple. Interested individuals or institutions can apply through our membership portal by filling out a short application form. Membership is subject to approval by the IPRS Membership Committee based on alignment with the organisation’s values and objectives.
Steps to Join:
Choose your membership category
Fill out the online application form
Submit supporting documents, if any
Wait for confirmation and welcome email