POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC POLICY, DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

1. 2022 Indian School of Public Policy New Delhi www.ispp.org.in

2. DRIVE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE! CREATING LEADERS FOR POLICY ACTION Taught by world-class faculty and policy professionals Extensive collaborations with industry and government India's first policy programme with a focus on design thinking and management along with public policy Experiential learning and practice-based programme

3. Problem Solvers for 21st Century Luis Miranda Co-founder, ISPP Dr. Parth J Shah Co-founder, ISPP ISPP develops policy professionals with the knowledge, skills, wisdom and ethics to craft local solutions to India’s enduring policy and governance challenges. Its training is centred on the design and management of institutions and rules that govern society. The 21st century's challenges are going to be at the intersectionality of Samaj, Sarkar and Bazaar (society, state and markets). Eminent academicians, policymakers and philanthropists have together reimagined the public policy pedagogy, research and practice for a new class of policy leaders. With world-class faculty, extensive industry linkages and an innovative approach towards design and management of policy, ISPP aims to transform the art and the science of policymaking. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

4. DEAN'S MESSAGE Glad to see your interest in the Indian School of Public Policy! The pandemic has been a rude awakening. It felled the developed and developing countries alike. The experience should convince us that GDP and growth alone are not the only indicators of a well-designed society. It has underlined the role of institutions and collective action in the design of a just and sustainable society. These are, and will be, the essence of public policy in the next few decades. India needs her youth to be armed with the expertise required to suitably design and implement the rules and institutions that will shape India’s local, national, regional and global engagements in the transforming world order – knowledge-based and digital. Our young minds must actively participate in this rebuilding exercise since today’s youth will inherit the future society they build. Dr. Shubhashis Gangopadhyay Founding Dean, ISPP ISPP was conceived as the first Indian school of public policy focused on the design and management of institutions and rules that govern society. It has been set-up by an eminent council of senior academicians, policy experts, administrators and philanthropists, with a vision to develop a new class of policy leaders for India and the region. The School is the institutional successor to several years of public policy programmes that our founding council has conceptualised and run in various forms, in colleges and universities across the country. As ISPP embarks on a new year, it affords tremendous scope and possibilities to its various stakeholders. Our aim is to build a flourishing training and research platform, and a vibrant community for talented and ambitious scholars, faculty and practitioners. Join us on this exhilarating journey! W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

5. Rethinking Policy Education "Policy institutions face continuous challenge while designing and teaching public policy courses. The theoretical understanding of the courses needs to be built upon to solve practical challenges. How do we prepare public policy students to equip themselves with right skills to become relevant and work in this dynamic environment?" The Indian School of Public Policy has mastered this art by teaching science of policy design through critical and design thinking approach. Over last three years, ISPP has evolved into India’s leading public policy school. At ISPP, we offer a blend of educational excellence and real-world experience and for this we rely on our unique way of learning, which marries excellence with impact. Our scholars learn through praxis, a process that evolves through the learners’ own practices, experiments, contradictions and failures. The ISPP way of learning enables scholars to see such patterns, including their implications and results, in decision settings much faster than before. And, this contributes to making excellent decisions again and again. Dr. Neeti Shikha Associate Dean, ISPP The first three batches have exhibited their merit in various ways and it is encouraging to see that with each batch, the quality of learning is increasing. ISPP has always been ahead of its time in use of technology as a tool for learning. This enabled the course to run efficiently despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to applications for 2022-23 and welcoming a new batch of ISPP scholars in our journey of creating world class policy professionals. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

6. Why ISPP? Welcome to ISPP, a public policy institute situated in New Delhi, India’s political heartbeat and one of the most cosmopolitan, vibrant cities in the world. ISPP’s postgraduate programme offers you an immersive, interdisciplinary, and rigorous experience in the Indian context by honing globally relevant and industry-agnostic skills. We invite you to deep dive into design thinking, where the policy beneficiary is at the heart of the intervention and you integrate all the strands of a diverse socio-economic context. Imagine that you will have the chance to apply classroom learnings to the realities of policy making and its impact on India! As ISPP scholars you will have the rare chance to be mentored and taught by outstanding faculty from all over the world and jostle with some of the brightest young minds from across the country. ISPP scholars also get an additional certificate from the Harris School of Public Policy for attending a 10-part lecture series with their renowned faculty and alumni - to discuss the different tenets of international development and public policy. This is UChicago’s only academic partnership in India. So, if you enjoy and look forward to invigorating intellectual challenges, social interactions, and personal growth, then look no further. Apply to our forthcoming cohort! I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N

7. ONE-YEAR FULL-TIME POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC POLICY, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

8. The ISPP POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME of 8 academic terms 6 weeks each Policy lectures, seminars, workshops in Delhi, India’s political heartbeat Jostle with the brightest young minds of the country Hone globally relevant and industry-agnostic skills Get an immersive, interdisciplinary, and rigorous experience Learn to find solutions for a diverse socio-economic context Understand how design thinking and management skills can help keep policy beneficiaries at the heart of interventions Get an additional certificate from the Harris School of Public Policy for attending a 10-part lecture series

9. Scholar Profiles Class of 2022 Our class of 2022 comprise of outstanding scholars from diverse academic, geographical, and professional backgrounds. 31 Scholars 35% Male scholars 65% Female scholars W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

10. Scholar Profiles Class of 2022 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% 40.6% 40.6% 21.9% 21.9% ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HUMANITIES DEVELOPMENT & SOCIOLOGY LAW, IR, POLICY & POLITICAL SCIENCE 25% 25% ECONOMICS, MBA, CA, COMMERCE W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

11. CURRICULUM FOR THE CURIOUS ISPP's uniquely curriculum seamlessly integrates public policy design and administration; its theory and practice; philosophy and ethics. It trains scholars to appreciate diverse perspectives and work with them to achieve a just and sustainable society.

12. Faculty & Courses ETHICS OF PUBLIC POLICY ECONOMICS CRITICAL THINKING DESIGN THINKING Amit Krishn Gulati Shubhashis Gangopadhyay Yugank Goyal Nimish Adhia GAME THEORY STATISTICS DEVELOPMENT POLICY UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR Amey Sapre Karan Arora Krishna Ladha NC Saxena MARKETS FOR DEVELOPMENT POLITICS OF PUBLIC POLICY ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC POLICY INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY Pronab Sen Sanjaya Baru Amitabh Mattoo Parth J. Shah BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT PUBLIC FINANCE Sudipto Mundle Krishna Ladha W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

13. Domains & Experts Six domains have been identified as issues that India will grapple with as it transforms itself into a more evolved society. During their time at ISPP, scholars will opt for 3 domains for further studies. Through a combination of lectures and assignments, these will serve to improve the scholars’ understanding of key policy issues in that domain. Education V Santhakumar Health Amir Ullah Khan Infrastructure Manish Agarwal Law and Regulation Neeti Shikha Environment Shreekant Gupta National Security Shamsher Mehta Urbanisation Ravikant Joshi Technology Avik Sarkar

14. Activities Interview Practice Exercises Industry Interviews Resume Building Workshops Case Interview Sessions One one One Career Counselling Special series on Career Development EMPOWER with Career Skills ENGAGE with Recruiters ENABLE opportunities of the scholar's choice Tea and Policy Sessions Policy Hackathons Immersive Learning Projects (ILPs) Short-term Internships/Projects Assistance in Pursuing Higher Studies Placement Assistance

15. Scholar Placements Our academic curriculum and career support system for professional and personal growth gave ISPP scholars an opportunity to work in reputed organisations. Fellowships 6.6% Coporate 10.5% Associations/Industry Bodies 6.6% Government 13.2% Social Impact 30.3% Consulting 18.4% Public Relations 1% Research/Think-Tanks 13.2% Sector-wise break-up of placement partners for the class of 2021 I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N

16. The Academic Advisory Council Vijay Kelkar Chairman of the Council, ISPP Shekhar Shah Vice Chairman of the Council, ISPP Shubhashis Gangopadhyay Founding Dean, ISPP Ajay Shah Research Professor of Business, Jindal Global Business School Former Finance Secretary of India Padma Vibhushan Director – General, National Council of Applied Economic Research Director, India Development Foundation Bhaskar Chakravorti Dean of Global Business, The Fletcher School, Tufts University Aseem Prakash Chairperson, School of Governance and Public Policy, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Alex Tabarrok Professor, George Mason University Arvind Panagariya Professor of Economics, Columbia University Co-Founder, Marginal Revolution University Former Partner, McKinsey & Company Former Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog Gerard Alexander Associate Professor, Department of Politics, University of Virginia Jyotsna Puri Associate Vice President, Strategy and Knowledge Department, IFAD Maya Tudor Associate Professor of Government and Public Policy, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford Jessica Seddon Director of Integrated Urban Studies, World Resources Institute Visiting Faculty, Columbia University W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

17. The Academic Advisory Council Micheal Greenstone Milton Friedman Professor, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago Neeti Shikha Associate Dean, ISPP Nimai Mehta Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, American University Niranjan Rajadhyaksha Research Director and Senior Fellow at IDFC Institute Former Head, Centre for Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Corporate Affairs Shamika Ravi Former Member, PM's Economic Advisory Council Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute, Washington D.C. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

18. Workshops & Instructors Workshops are academic sessions aimed at application based skill-building. Through the workshops, scholars will familiarise themselves with key policy analysis tools. Workshops will also serve to introduce scholars to theoretical tools, as well as essential soft skills required in the public policy field. Policy Praxis Lab Shubhashis gangopadhyay Founding Dean, ISPP Antarang Leadership Lab Luis Miranda Chairman and Co-Founder, ISPP Writing and Communication Lab Vincy Davis Assistant Professor and Faculty In-Charge, Writing and Communication Lab Dhruva Mathur Academic Coordinator, ISPP Grant Writing and Fundraising; Budgeting Bhakti Patil Business Development Consultant with Trayas Guesstimates Dhruva Mathur Academic Coordinator, ISPP Working with Datasets Nayla Chahuhan Learning Associate R-Programming; Excel Jatin Bedi, Researcher W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

19. Admissions As a unique, first of its kind school, we are looking for students who have not just demonstrated academic excellence, but found a way to engage with community, society and issues beyond the classroom. Our approach to admissions is holistic and in-depth with focus on interest, aptitude and intent. Admission to the ISPP programme is highly selective, with less than 10 percent of applicants being admitted from the very first year of our existence. To be a perfect fit, a potential ISPP scholar must IV. demonstrate an ability to think on one’s own and travel beyond received wisdom I. have a desire to be a professional in public policy with leadership aspirations III. have a curious and questioning mind II. have a deep commitment to uphold the values and ethics of ISPP While good academic credentials are necessary, through a very individualised selection process we strongly focus on those applicants who satisfy the 4 characteristics mentioned above. Should you be selected and agree to join the programme, you will study with young scholars coming from diverse backgrounds in education, work experience, gender, geography and socio-economic characteristics. I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N

20. Eligibility ISPP is looking for a diverse, intellectually curious and socially conscious scholar body, open to a wide variety of career options related to public policy be it in government, corporates or civil society organisations. The programme is open for Indian Nationals only. We welcome college graduates from India or abroad, with or without prior public policy experience or education. However, we prefer graduates who have had prior work experience in any field. While no prior public policy experience or education is expected from applicants, basic numerical literacy and fluency in English will help them to make the most out of their academic experience at ISPP. To apply, applicants must complete the comprehensive ISPP admissions form and submit supporting documentation as required.

21. Application Process Applicants must log onto www.ispp.org.in and submit their application online. We strongly prefer applicants with work experience, however, exceptional applications with no work experience will also be considered. The form requires details of the applicant's academic credentials, information about prior work experience, extra- curricular and professional projects, as well as a statement of purpose. Once the applicant is shortlisted, they will have a choice to take either a data proficiency test or a logical aptitude test. Upon successfully clearing the test the candidate will be invited to participate in a group discussion and personal interview round. Application: Register on admissions.ispp.org.in and fill the application form which includes your credentials along with a statement of purpose (explaining why you want to attend a programme in public policy and why you want to pursue this programme at ISPP). programme in public policy and why you want to pursue this programme at ISPP) Application: Register on admissions.ispp.org.in and fill the application form which includes your credentials along with a statement of purpose (explaining why you want to attend a Quantitative/Logical Aptitude Test: You can choose to attempt any one of the two mandatory tests. Both the quantitative skills and logical aptitude test will consist of 15 questions worth 2 points each to be completed within 30 minutes. Quantitative / Logical Aptitude Test; You can choose to attempt any one of the two mandatory tests. Both the quantitative skills and logical aptitude test will consist of 15 questions worth 2 points each to be completed within 30 minutes. ISPP Policy Immersion Day: Those who clear the Test round will be invited to participate in the ISPP Policy Immersion Day Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI): Those who clear the Test round will be invited to participate in the group discussion and personal interview. Offer: Successful applicants will receive acceptance letters. Successful financial aid applicants will receive financial aid offers. applicants will receive financial aid offers. Offer: Successful applicants will receive acceptance letters. Successful financial aid

22. Fees and Financial Assistance Tuition Fee ₹ 8,00,000 This includes the tuition cost of the programme. A GST of 18% will be applicable on this amount. Financial Aid & Scholarships Financial Aid is provided to deserving candidates on merit-cum-means basis. The Financial Aid committee scrutinises every application and their merit and means to finally decide appropriate aid for deserving candidates. To apply for financial aid, refer to the following process: Candidate self-reports his/her financial situation by filling the financial aid form on the application portal. The admissions team may seek additional information, if required, after which the financial aid committee decides on whether to award financial aid to the candidate and the appropriate amount. STEP 3 STEP 1 Candidate uploads soft copies of all supporting documents pertaining to their financial situation. These documents will be reviewed by the admissions team. Note: The decision of the financial aid committee will be final and non-negotiable. The committee also reserves the right to conduct background verification checks on any candidate. STEP 2 I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N

23. Education through Exploration Policy Labs: Making learning engaging and enduring

24. Writing and Communication Lab Engaging public policy stakeholders requires a sound understanding of the policy landscape, skills to conduct research, write scientifically, and the ability to repurpose scientific writing into communication formats that suit stakeholders. The Writing and Communication Lab at ISPP offers apprentice-style training to develop scholars verbal, non-verbal and writing skills to effectively communicate in development, corporate, and academic settings. The Lab also works closely with the Careers team to support students’ career development needs. Public policy communication The central focus of the WCL at ISPP is on exposing and developing scholars' skills in the domain of public policy communication. Scholars are introduced to development communication landscapes and tools of public policy communication. Through the course of the year, scholars are given hands-on training on preparing policy communication products that are fact based and solution-oriented. Academic writing At ISPP, we follow a rigorous standard of academic writing and research. The WCL equips scholars' academic development via workshops on citation, plagiarism, and introduction to academic style guides to prepare our cohorts to truly embody scholarly conventions. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

25. Writing and Communication Lab Business communication A key emphasis of the WCL is also on polishing scholars business communication skills, be it written or spoken. Through in-class group and solo activities, scholars are trained to communicate professionally. Together with the Careers team, the WCL offers lectures on corporate communication, and workshops on formal letter writing including cover letters and resume building. One-on-One Sessions The WCL holds one-on-one tutoring/feedback sessions regularly. These are 30 minute sessions in which scholars are given feedback on their assignments and are individually tutored to improve their written work. Scholars are encouraged to discuss all stages of the writing process: brainstorming ideas, structuring and developing an argument and finally presenting it in a coherent manner. These sessions are crucial to the academic development of scholars who are required to regularly attend them. Scholars are also offered customised support to further develop their verbal communication skills on a needs basis. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

26. Antarang Leadership Lab (ALL) The Antarang Leadership Lab (ALL) is an experiential lab. Antarang means ‘intimate’ and the lab is meant to create a comfortable space where scholars can have conversations amongst friends on issues that are relevant to their personal development as leaders. ALL gives our scholars hands-on, practical experience to build their leadership skills to help them both at ISPP and when they start working. ALL aims to make our scholars more aware of themselves and their surroundings. SQUADS WORKSHOPS MENTORS W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

27. ALL Workshops ALL workshops kick off with a session on understanding yourself and identifying areas of your personality that need to be challenged. Subsequent sessions cover topics like first impressions and feedback; networking and building relationships; handling cross cultural situations; working in groups; making effective presentations; exploring what success means to you; and building resilience. We end with a 3-day leadership retreat in the hills. These workshops are led by professional trainers.

28. ALL Squads As part of the Antarang Leadership Lab, the class is divided into squads of around 6 scholars each. The squads are informal spaces where scholars can explore a range of academic and non-academic ideas. Each squad has a Squad Facilitator from the management team. Squads meet frequently during the year to help scholars build close relationships with other members of their squad. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

29. Mentors Each scholar is assigned a mentor, who is a sounding board for their personal and career development during the year. These mentors are senior professionals from the government, corporate and non-profit sectors. H T T P S : / / W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N /

30. Mentors & Designations Amitabha Sinha Business Adviser & Executive Coach; Partner – Leadership Consulting, Cornerstone International Group CV Madhukar Managing Director, Omidyar Network Daljit Mirchandani Founder & Managing Trustee, Gyan Prakash Foundation Lakshmi Sampath Goyal CEO, Centre for Civil Society Manoj Kohli Country Head, Softbank India Jaspreet Gurm Program Director – TechnoServe Natasha Joshi Associate Director, Nilekani Philanthropies Nihal Chauhan Lead, Government Affairs & Public Policy Partnerships, India, Google Pradeep Mukerjee Founder Director, Confluence Coaching Prerna Mukharya Founder, Outline India; Founder, TrackYourMetrics Sarika Kulkarni Founder & Trustee, Raah Foundation Supriya Sharma Lead – Government Affairs & Public Policy, Procter & Gamble W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

31. Mentors & Designations Swati Vasudevan Board Member, AES; Advisor to startups Sushmit Sarkar Vice President - Public Affairs, MSL Varun Ahluwalia Director, Comptroller & Auditor General of India Vivek Vats Vice President, India Cellular & Electronics Association W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

32. Policy Praxis Lab Public policy governs every action one takes as well as the outcomes of these actions. The Policy Praxis Lab will train one to understand why and how to make public policy work for the public. The lab explores a range of policy-related questions: How should markets be organised? What is health policy? How does public policy handle the diverse interests of people? How do we find out these diverse interests? How do we make people agree on a common set of choices, allowing them to choose differently from the same set? Through a series of policy exercises characterised by curiosity and empathy, through thought experiments as well as real life experiences of successful and unsuccessful policy interventions, scholars will be trained to master the science and art of ethical policy objectives.

33. Policy Parallax Policy Parallax is a monthly discussion group that brings unconventional, out-of-the-box, quirky perspectives and analytical frameworks to bear on some of the most wicked public policy problems. The purpose is to expand the universe of possible alternatives and extend one's range of curiosity by bringing radically different view points to the discussion. Discussion topics include the desirability and consequences of economic growth versus distribution; the battle between capital and talent and its relationship with income inequality; how should one think about technological solutions that actually solve serious problems and what role policy plays in furthering or hindering innovations; voting paradoxes and why politics is more broken than economics; the challenges of democracy and how random selection could provide a possible remedy.

34. UChicago Partnership ISPP equips policy professionals with the intellectual capital to effectively address the governance challenges of our times and the future. The Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago, has entered a unique collaboration with Indian School of Public Policy to support this endeavour. The aim of the Harris and ISPP partnership is to establish thought leadership and explore synergies for further collaborations. This will push forward the study of public policy and research, and aid in solving India’s developmental challenges.

35. X As part of this collaboration, Harris with ISPP offers the following: CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY ANUBHAV LECTURE SERIES

36. Certificate in International Development and Public Policy Harris School of Public Policy, along with ISPP, offers ISPP scholars an opportunity to earn a certificate of completion in Public Policy and International Development. The certificate consists of a series of workshops and lectures, organised by Harris, to be held at ISPP and conducted by faculty, practitioners and other experts associated with the University of Chicago. The lecture series hosted highly esteemed professors and alumni of the University of Chicago. Michael Greenstone, Director of the Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago; John Mark Hansen, the Charles L. Hutchinson distinguished service Professor in the Department of Political Science; Marvin Zonis, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business to name a few who addressed ISPP scholars.

37. Anubhav Lecture Series Anubhav is the flagship lecture series by the Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago, that recently inducted its fifth batch of participants. From its fourth year, the lecture series has been conducted in collaboration with ISPP and aims to provide an opportunity to young professionals in the social impact and development sector to continue their process of learning and growth. For the past four years, the Anubhav Lecture Series was held in-person at the UChicago Centre in Delhi to a tremendous response from the community. The lecture series transcends the limitations of geography and has transitioned to the virtual domain in its fifth batch extending its space to a community of students and young professionals, not just across India but across the South Asian region. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

38. Career Support at ISPP ISPP trains its scholars to be leaders for policy action. As such, our scholars not only undergo a comprehensive academic program in Public Policy, but they are also rigorously trained in management, Understanding that an important component of being ‘industry-ready’ is being ‘interview-ready’, ISPP hosts a comprehensive set of resume building and interview training sessions. communication and leadership skills. ISPP has a dedicated Careers team working with each scholar to explore prospective career pathways and towards enabling career opportunities of the scholar’s choice. We have also created platforms to engage with prominent public policy firms, through which ISPP scholars can interact, and network, with policy professionals.

39. CAREER SUPPORT AT ISPP Three Es towards Employment As the spirited diversity of our batch is also reflected in the diversity of their career aspirations, the standard placements approach comes short of meeting the vibrant ambitions of our scholars. As such, we have designed our own career support process - the ‘Three E’s towards Employment’ to competently leverage on the diverse skillsets and domain expertise that our scholars offer, and enable each scholar to pursue career opportunities of their choice.

40. Immersive Learning Project Immersive Learning Projects (ILPs) are Designed to provide our scholars with real-time experience working on policy projects, ILP is a remotely monitored engagement with a partner organisation undertaken by the ISPP scholars as a part of their curriculum. During the course of this programme, we expect scholars to successfully work with firms on live projects, and apply their public policy training to solve complex policy challenges that the partner organisation is facing. Organizations where our scholars did their ILPs: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) NITI Aayog APCO Worldwide Chase India Safe Water Network Sehgal Foundation Ernst & Young (EY) DMEO, NITI Aayog Grass Root Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM) W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

41. Thematic areas of ILPs: MALNUTRITION IN INDIA MAINSTREAMING GENDER IN WASH SKILL ENABLING PROFITABLE INVESTMENTS IN INDIA POLICY ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENT "The resume and profile building activity by the placements team was a challenging process but in the end helped me highlight the key aspects of my experience and made me stand out. I believe this was an important factor in my landing a job." Nikhil Kanakamedala Class of 2021 W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

42. Careers in Public Policy Government Think Tanks ISPP SCHOLAR Public Affairs NGOs Industry Bodies Academia I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N

43. Our Recruiters Avaada Group The Economist Intelligence Unit India Development Foundation The Education Alliance Centre for Environmental and Geographic Information Services Chief Ministers Good Governance Associates Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) Ministry of Health Sattva Consulting 17000 Ft Foundation SEWA Bharat SBI Foundation Harappa Education Carnegie India Microsave Consulting DevInsight 9.9 Education TULIP - Smart Cities Mission Peepul Fellowship Andhra Pradesh Government District Development Fellowship I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N

44. From our Recruiters "The recruitment process with the ISPP team has always been a seamless one, with a quick turnaround. It is a delight to have ISPP graduates join us at CMGGA. They bring a nuanced understanding of the policy-making process to the table and are adept at articulating their ideas and insights from the ground. We will be happy to have more scholars be part of the CMGGA team." Itika Gupta Assistant Director at Ashoka University Chief Ministers Good Governance Associates "I see ISPP as a nursery for passionate and competent public policy professionals. It is therefore a very important institution with huge potential to positively impact the human development journey of India and Indians. We are delighted to have few ISPP scholars as fellow travellers in Janaagraha, and are deepening our collaboration with ISPP on the academic front too." Srikanth Viswanathan Chief Executive Officer Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

45. From our Recruiters "Our experience with ISPP has been extremely positive and fruitful. The career centre is very poised to coordinate our recruitment timelines with those of its fellows. Scholars from ISPP are very strong, they come with a deep body of knowledge and clarity of thought and action. Their performance as team members evidences ISPP's role in training these young professionals to take on public sector roles with critical thinking, a multi-faceted lens, and a focus on on-ground practicality. ISPP students have our continued support in their careers and I believe that ISPP is a great place for young professionals. My interactions with ISPP have been extremely professional, well-timed, and built on a desire to aid each other's organisational priorities." The International Innovation Corps W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

46. Career Support "The placement training was a very holistic one that prepared me for all stages of my selection process. Right from behavior interviews, technical rounds to salary negotiations all came in handy during my selection stage at Innovation mission Punjab." Deeksha Tiwari Class of 2021 "The session on resolving policy-related case studies and guesstimates played an important role in my placement process. Also, the standardization of resumes after multiple reviews helped me to present my profile in the best possible way." Abhishek Pandey Class of 2021 W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

47. Placements ISPP takes great pride in sharing that with the help of our dedicated careers team, the tenacious scholars of the founding batch who worked with the team have achieved 100% placements in a year that was riddled with challenges and uncertainty. scholars placed100% The scholars who participated in the placements process are working with like the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Ministry of Health, The Economist Intelligence Unit, Janaagraha, FICCI etc to name a few. As we move forward to welcome our incoming batch of scholars, we are excited to see the current batch chase their dreams and help make effective policies for our nation. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y

48. Industry Exposure Tea and Policy The ‘Tea and Policy’ session is a unique initiative where we invite public policy professionals from a diverse range of industry backgrounds to engage with our scholars. These events are structured to be free flowing discussions which not only provide the scholars with an avenue to network with industry leaders but also gives them an insight into the day-to-day workings of a policy professional. A few policy professionals who have engaged with our scholars include Aman Jain (Google), Priti Srivastava (Reliance Industries), Rajesh Chadha (Brookings), Anu Madgavkar (McKinsey), Nirat Bhatnagar (Dalberg), Ranen Banerjee (PwC), etc.

49. Life@ISPP ISPP aims to cultivate a community of policy leaders with a multidisciplinary view of the world. ISPP is a vibrant and diverse community of scholars and public policy practitioners. The scholar senate, clubs, squads and the school's scholar-run online-journal is where our scholars learn a multitude of skills and lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and friendships.

50. Support at ISPP YourDost In an effort to provide an optimal learning experience for all the scholars at ISPP, we have tied up with YourDost, an online counselling and emotional support platform designed to foster mental wellness. YourDost provides online, in-person counselling and mental wellbeing workshops for the entire community at ISPP. The in-person counselling has helped with issues of relationships; stress and fatigue; career; academics and self-improvement. Past group sessions have dealt with anxiety management, emotional wellness, managing placement stress during COVID-19, and coping with the challenges of online learning. W W W . I S P P . O R G . I N I N D I A N S C H O O L O F P U B L I C P O L I C Y