Neelam and Tehniyat, MPP Batch of 2026, recently completed their internships with UNHCR. Neelam, with a background in law, strengthened her expertise at the intersection of legal frameworks and humanitarian policy, deepening her understanding of refugee protection and

The ESG Group Project Pitch at Kautilya is an important milestone for the students who took 'ESG: Reporting, Investing and Governance' elective. Guided by expert faculties, the students of MPP 2026 batch assumed the roles of ESG fund managers, crafting investment portfolios using

Today at Kautilya, Mr. Rajiv Narang (Executive Director and Global Head of the Process Economics Program at S&P Global Commodity Insights), delivered a guest lecture on “The Intersection of Disruptive Technologies and Public Policy”. He spoke about how innovations from the

Dr. Ajith Kaliyath, Urban Chair Professor at the Kerala Institute of Local Administration, delivered a lecture on Creativity & Innovation in Urban Governance at Kautilya. He highlighted the role of creativity in tackling urban challenges, explored public behavioural responses,

India’s energy story from 2015 to 2025 reflects a careful balance between domestic needs, global uncertainty, and strategic diplomacy. In this issue brief, Sanmesh Ranjanikar (MPP 2024–26) studies the role of the Middle East in meeting India’s growing energy demand. Despite

Happy Independence Day from Kautilya School of Public Policy! Today, we proudly celebrate the spirit of freedom, democracy, and nation-building. #IndependenceDayIndia #ProudIndian #KautilyaSchoolOfPublicPolicy #Freedom #JaiHind #NationBuilding #Democracy #India2025

Dr. Errol D’Souza, Vice Chancellor of GITAM, spoke on the history, politics, and impact of bank nationalization, rural credit, and financial inclusion. Watch as he explains how banks ration credit, and provide loans. #KautilyaMPP #BankingPolicy #PublicSectorBanks

A day of memories, connections, and shared journeys! The Alumni Meet 2025 at Kautilya brought together our community to celebrate growth, friendships, and the spirit of policy in action. #KautilyaMPP #AlumniMeet2025 #KautilyaCommunity #PolicyInAction #TogetherAtKautilya

In this blog, Jisna Sabu, PhD candidate at Kautilya, examines whether India is truly moving beyond ancestral occupations or if social mobility continues to be constrained by caste, class, and geography. Despite reforms such as reservation policies, the Green Revolution, and

Kautilya hosted a thought-provoking guest lecture by Brig. (Retd.) Neil John, Chief of Security at ADANI (NMDPL), on “The Dharavi Project.” The session explored the complexities of redeveloping one of Mumbai’s most densely populated areas and highlighted the balance between

Dr. Shama Mohamed, National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress, gave an important guest lecture on “Gender Equality and Women’s Safety.” Dr. Mohamed reminded us that the struggle for equality is deeply rooted in India’s freedom movement, where courageous women leaders

Ms. Mahima Kaul (Director of Global Affairs at Netflix India) reflected on how media, policy, and culture intersect in the digital age. She encouraged students to view media as a powerful tool to shape narratives, impact, and change. #MediaPolicy #DigitalAge #PublicPolicy

In this issue brief, Greeshma Giridhar (MPP 2024–26) examines the evolving nexus between health and global security. From HIV/AIDS and Ebola to COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance, the analysis highlights how health crises transcend borders and disrupt societies, economies, and

Dr. Chagun Basha (Chief Policy Advisor in the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India) delivered a lecture on the triad of technology competitiveness, diplomacy, and sovereignty. Dr. Basha highlighted how debates on digital colonisation and data

In a discussion session at Kautilya, Ms. Pinaki Gakhar, Program Associate, presented a comparative study of public debt across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Punjab, joined by Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Distinguished Visiting Professor and Former RBI Governor.  The discussion revealed

Mr. Ashish Aggarwal, (Vice President and Head of Government Policy & Engagements, NASSCOM), shared practical insights on how policy can keep pace with innovation. He showed students the value of first principles, theory of change, and building trust in shaping effective

Are incremental tweaks enough to keep India on a high-growth path, or does the country need bold new reforms to move forward? In this blog, Romil Negi, Academic Associate at Kautilya, explores how India’s initial reform momentum has slowed over the years. Schemes like Make in

Mr. Labanya Jena, Climate Finance Expert and Visiting Senior Fellow at LSE, discussed his book "Net-Zero Trio" at Kautilya today. He explored how technology, business, and policy must work together to accelerate India's green transition and tackle rising global emissions.

Dr. Chagun Basha, Chief Policy Advisor to the Government of India, explored how technology competitiveness, diplomacy, and sovereignty shape India's future. He emphasized the urgent need for India to move from participant to leader in global tech ecosystems. #TechPolicy

Dr. Usha Ramachandra, Former Director at ASCI's Centre for Energy Studies, explored how competition policy shapes India's markets. She examined market failures, regulatory oversight, and the evolution of India's post-liberalization economy at Kautilya. #CompetitionPolicy