It has been more than three decades since the attempt made to decentralize planning and development at the local government level through the 74th constitutional amendment. The constitution of India has placed the responsibility for urban development on the state governments. The amendment sought to change this by giving municipalities constitutional status, mandating regular municipal… Continue reading Urban Transition Institutionalising Efficiency within Urban Governance
Green finance is emerging as a game-changing concept in India. As our country progresses on its journey to climate commitments, this is becoming more relevant by the day. The management of key financial resources is very important, especially for industries like sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and electric mobility. And now, it is increasingly important to… Continue reading Green Finance in India: Driving Sustainable Development Through Policy and Innovation
Housing isn’t just bricks and mortar. It is the foundation of human dignity, economic stability, and social inclusion. In India, where rapid urbanisation co-exists with persistent rural poverty, the need for safe and affordable housing has assumed importance. The national housing policy, anchored in flagship schemes like PMAY-U (Urban) and PMAY-G (Gramin), seeks to address… Continue reading The Role of Public Policy Professionals in Implementing the National Housing Policy
Is the tradeoff between ecological sustainability and economic growth a zero sum game? Often, paying heed to sustainability concerns is seen as an impediment to rapid economic growth. However, with increasing extreme weather events, unpredictable climate patterns, frequent occurrence of external shocks, and a dynamic geopolitical environment, the verdict is clear. Accounting for and incorporating… Continue reading Sustainability and Economic Growth: A Zero Sum Game?
An engaging peer learning session among scholars on August 22, 2025, was led by Ajan Sendhil at ISPP, who holds a BE in Geoinformatics from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, and worked as a geospatial strategy consultant with Woolpert Asia Pacific. In an era where technology policy discussions often focus on data privacy and… Continue reading Reimagining Tech Policy
Reform, Perform, and Transform were the policy making keywords in the past decade, but now new strengths need to be added to our efforts. This was one part of the speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort on India’s 79th Independence Day, 2025. The PM added that the government has… Continue reading Meeting of Best Minds for Policy Reforms
As part of any liberal arts curriculum, students are encouraged to develop many soft skills like clear communication with clarity, thinking critically, connecting diverse ideas and more, all of which are universally understood to be skills that are critical for any effective policy-making. A liberal arts student can have a varied background, be it literature,… Continue reading ISPP’s programme Liberal Arts Pathway: Crafting Impactful Policy Narratives
Social welfare challenges are getting increasingly complex in today’s world. From education, mental health to climate change and public health, the issues and complexities in these domains are several. In this scenario, their resolution demands more than just good intentions. It requires keen strategic thinking and strategy making. At the Indian School of Public Policy… Continue reading ISPP’s Blend: Business Strategies for Social Policy Impact
India’s historic match win and draw of the Cricket Test Series against England at the Oval was made possible by the excellent team effort. Even more interesting was the immense potential shown by the mid-order, and the tail-end batters and grit of the bowlers who bowled relentlessly till the mission was accomplished. The world is… Continue reading Tail-end Power: Public Policy lessons from Team India
ISPP was fortunate to have Mr Deepak Sanan, an eminent IAS officer and leading expert on Land Policy and Governance on its campus on August 8, 2025. He led an insightful session with our scholars on the issue of “Land Questions in India.” Mr Sanan provided an incisive understanding on why land remains one of… Continue reading The Land Conundrum: Unpacking India’s Most Persistent Policy Puzzle
