Careers in Public Policy | An Online National Monsoon Workshop Program | A Three-Day Immersive Online Introductory Career Counselling & Awareness Certificate Training Workshop | August 2023 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning
Teaser: https://youtu.be/gpiWaR_iILA

IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, and Public Policy India (PPI) invite you to #WebPolicyLearning
An Online National Monsoon Workshop Program
A Three-Day Immersive Online Introductory Career Counselling & Awareness Certificate Training Workshop
Careers in Public Policy
Career Counselling
PUSH YOURSELF TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Learn, Interact and Discuss with the Top Experts in the Field
Details of the #WebPolicyLearning:
Dates: August (22, 23 & 24), 2023
Three Consecutive Days in August
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. IST
Platform: Zoom
Teaser: https://youtu.be/gpiWaR_iILA
Course Fee: INR 5000 (inclusive of GST)
Discounted Fee
For Professionals: INR 3500 | For Students: INR 2500
Additionally, Bulk Discounts can be availed for groups of more than 5 participants.
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/CCNis5Nv5MMs2tDv7
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About
Public policy plays a pivotal role in shaping societies, influencing governmental decisions, and addressing complex challenges that impact the lives of individuals and communities. This workshop aims to highlight the importance of public policy and showcase the myriad of avenues it offers for those passionate about driving positive change.
Through engaging lectures and insightful discussions, this workshop will provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic field of public policy. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the diverse career paths available, such as policy analysis, program management, advocacy, and public administration. It will also provide the participants with an insight into how policies are formulated and implemented.
We have curated a distinguished panel of expert practitioners, renowned academics, and seasoned researchers who will share their real-world experiences in public policy, speaking about their career trajectories and challenges faced therein. They would also discuss the skills and tools required in the field of public policy. They will offer invaluable insights into navigating the field, identifying emerging trends, and making a meaningful impact on policy formulation and implementation.
The workshop will meditate broadly upon the issues of relevance, skills, challenges and opportunities in the field of public policy as our experts will explore the topic through the following questions:
- Relevance: What is the relevance of a career in public policy today, and what kinds of work does one do as a public policy professional? What are the job prospects in public policy in India?
- Skills: How do you stay updated with the latest developments and trends in public policy, and what resources do you recommend for someone starting in the field? What are the major tools/skills which public policy experts should train themselves, especially in this tech-savvy era?
- Challenges & Opportunities: What was the career trajectory of the experts in the public policy sphere? What difficulties did they face, and how did they overcome them? How do public policy professionals navigate the intersection between politics and policy-making, and what role does impartiality play in this field?
For Whom
This workshop is for anyone with a keen interest in the field of public policy. This workshop would benefit students, working professionals, UPSC and other government job aspirants, researchers, faculties, journalists, civil society members, activists, lawyers, interested learners, and post-graduate and undergraduate students whether you are a seasoned professional seeking to enhance your skills, a student eager to understand the field’s potential, or a researcher aiming to contribute to evidence-based policy development.
Benefits of Attending the Workshop
• Learn from globally renowned scholars and practitioners
• Gain first-hand insights and networking opportunities
• Get a resource list from the experts for learning
• Get access to session videos for 15 days
• Receive a certificate of completion
• Have the opportunity to publish their essays on the IMPRI Insights Blog, which features the articles of eminent people from around the globe.


Program Experts
Chair
Dr Nivedita P Haran, Retd. (IAS), Former Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Kerala; Honorary Chairperson on Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development (CMID), Kerala
Experts
Prof Mukul Asher, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI; Former Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Ms Urvashi Prasad, Director, Office of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, New Delhi
Mr Sandeep Chachra, Executive Director of ActionAid Association India; Former Co-Chair of the World Urban Campaign coordinated by UN-Habitat; Editor of Agrarian South – Journal of Political Economy; Advisor, IMPRI
Shri Amit Dubey, Founder, India Future Foundation; National Cyber Security Expert
Mr Yash Agarwal, Founder, Public Policy India (PPI) & Proficy, New Delhi
Conveners
Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI; Former Professor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Dr Devender Singh, Senior Visiting Fellow, IMPRI; Former National Program Officer (Population & Development), UNFPA India
Dr Simi Mehta, CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI; Former Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Research Fellow, Ohio State University, USA.
Mr Yash Agarwal, Founder, Public Policy India (PPI) & Proficy, New Delhi
Dr Arjun Kumar, Director, IMPRI; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU); Former China-India Visiting Scholars Fellow, Ashoka University
Course Schedule
Time Slot (IST) | Session Topic | Expert |
Day 1 | August 22, 2023 | ||
6:30-6:45 pm | Opening Remarks | Dr Nivedita P Haran |
6:45-7:45 pm | What Does Reimagined Public Policy Education in India Imply for Career Paths and Prospects? | Prof Mukul Asher |
7:45-8:30 pm | Understanding how the World of Public Policy is Structured in India and Career Opportunities here | Mr Yash Agarwal |
Day 2 | August 23, 2023 | ||
6:30-6:45 pm | A Bureaucrat’s View on the Emerging Dimensions of Careers in Public Policy | Dr Nivedita P Haran |
6:45-7:45 pm | Leadership and Pathways for Career in Public Policy- Challenges and Opportunities | Ms Urvashi Prasad |
7:45-8:30 pm | AI, Evolving Technologies and Careers in Public Policy | Shri Amit Dubey |
Day 3 | August 24, 2023 | ||
6:30-7:15 pm | Civic Engagement, Community Building and Careers in Public Policy – Working with Multiple Stakeholders for Social Transformation | Mr Sandeep Chachra |
7:15-8:15 pm | Principles for Building a Career in the Policy Space in India | Mr Yash Agarwal |
8:15-8:30 pm | Closing Remarks | Dr Nivedita P Haran |
Participant List & Details
Participant List & Details | |||
Careers in Public Policy – Career Counselling | |||
An Online National Monsoon Workshop Program A Three-Day Immersive Online Introductory Career Counselling & Awareness Certificate Training Workshop | |||
August 2023 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning | |||
Full Name | Designation | Organization | Location |
Aasthaba Jadeja | Sociology Student | KC College | Mumbai |
Aditi Choudhary | Student | IGNOU | Jammu |
Aditya Narayan Raman | Student | Uppsala University | Uppsala |
ANISHA | Student | Nims university | Delhi |
Deachen Angmo | Working professional | ||
Diya Shrivastava | Student | IGNOU | New Delhi |
E Sai Sanjay Kartheek | None | None | Hyderabad |
Janhavi Nagdeve | Student | Delhi University Law Centre-1 | Delhi |
Magare Nagesh | Student | Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
Mansi Garg | Architect Researcher | IMPRI | Delhi |
Nikita Bhardwaj | Student | Delhi University | Gurgaon |
Priya Raghav | Student | Upsc prepartion | Delhi |
Priyanka Negi | Environment Student | University of Delhi | Delhi |
Raunaq Ali | Student | Symbiosis Law School | Nagpur |
Romsha Saxena | Student | Indian Institute of Science IISc Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
Ronak Gupta | Economics Student | University of Delhi | New Delhi |
Sahil Sawane | student | na | Mumbai City |
Samprikta Banerjee | Eco H Student | Miranada House College, DU | New Delhi |
Shreya Mann | Student | Ashoka University | New Delhi |
Swetha Shanker Pydimarry | Student | NALSAR | Hyderabad |
Tejashwa Tiwari | None | None | Kanpur |
Vasisht | Student | Azim Premji University | Bangalore |
Yashprada Joglekar | Student | University of Leeds | Leeds, UK |
Teaser: https://youtu.be/gpiWaR_iILA
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Additional Details
Registration Deadline Time - 12:00 AM