Centres for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy have been conceptualized and established by the UGC during the X Five year plan, to correct through teaching and research, the inequalities created through discrimination and deprivation promoted by hegemonic structures. In line with this vision, the Centre at Pondicherry University launched a new interdisciplinary Social Science Postgraduate programme in Human Rights and Inclusive Policy in the academic year 2019-20. Why Human Rights? The biggest challenge to humanity is to live with tolerance appreciating diversity in all life forms and cultures. This challenge leads to the rising conflicts and human rights violation. Understanding Human Rights is crucial for the wellbeing of people globally in promoting peace. Very few full-time Postgraduate programmes in Human Rights are currently offered in Indian Universities. Existing Programmes are largely, from the discipline of Law or Political Science. The M.A. Human Rights and Inclusive Policy at Pondicherry University, does not limit its perspective to a legal-political approach but brings in a multidisciplinary Social Science approach to facilitate better understanding of different conflicts and the possibilities in promoting peace and tolerance. The programme is structured to provide experiential learning with the fourth semester dedicated for Internship and Project work. The programme provides opportunities for higher education and research besides employment in Governmental organisations (both National and International) and Non-Governmental organisations.