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Alumni Association

A vibrant and dynamic community envisioned to cultivate enduring connections, propel professional growth, and celebrate the collective journey of our esteemed alumni.

We invite you to be a part of the association in this exciting journey. As a member, you will have the opportunity to build lasting connections, share invaluable insights, and actively participate in our community.

The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) was established in 2018 to redefine public policy education in India. Its focus on SPELL—Skills, Political economy, Ethics, Leadership, and Lifelong learning—has made it the foremost institution for nurturing next-generation policy leaders for a rising India. As ISPP continues to expand its course offerings and training programs, its alumni play a vital role in shaping the public policy landscape in India.

To foster lifelong connections among its alumni and promote continuous learning, ISPP has unveiled the ISPP Alumni Association.

The Association has three fundamental objectives.

Firstly, it aims to create a vibrant community among alumni, providing them with a platform for mutual support in both personal and professional endeavours.
Secondly, it seeks to maintain enduring connections with ISPP and its esteemed faculty, ensuring a perpetual link with the roots that have shaped individual and collective journeys.
Lastly, the Association is committed to contributing to the growth of future scholars at ISPP by empowering them through mentorship and sharing valuable experiences.

Together, these objectives form the foundation of the Alumni Association, creating a network that extends beyond graduation and enriches the ISPP community. To learn more about our alumni association, please refer to the founding document at this link.

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ISPP Alumni Association

The Association envisions a four-tiered structure. This has been elucidated in this section.

Governing Board: At the apex of the Association, the Governing Board is entrusted with strategic oversight, comprising ISPP Founders Parth Shah and Luis Miranda, and senior faculty members, Prof. OP Agarwal and Prof. K K Ladha. The board provides visionary leadership and guidance to steer the association’s mission.
Batch Alumni Representatives (BAR): BAR holds an equivalent status to the Council. It consists of two representatives from each batch of PDM and LokNeeti cohorts.
Alumni Body: The heart and soul of our association, the entire alumni body, comprises all ISPP alumni. They actively participate in the Association’s activities, offer valuable feedback, and engage with council members and batch representatives.
Council of Members: Take charge of key verticals:

Communications Vertical

This vertical manages public relations, social media, and various media outlets, such as newsletters spotlighting alumni achievements. Its mission is to foster engagement and strengthen the sense of community connection.

Engagement Vertical:

Serving as a vital bridge between ISPP and alumni, this vertical orchestrates a diverse range of academic and non-academic events. Its objective is to promote interaction, fortify the alumni network, and nurture enduring connections.

Learning and Development Vertical:

This segment focuses on nurturing alumni growth and development. It offers mentorship, career guidance, discussion platforms for professional development, and networking and skill enhancement opportunities.

Institutional Relations Vertical:

Enhancing collaboration and communication between the alumni community and the institution is the goal of this vertical. Facilitating strong ties bolsters mutual growth and engagement, reinforcing our shared commitment to ISPP’s mission.

Fundraising and Financial Initiatives Vertical:

With an eye on sustainability and expansion, this vertical engages in fundraising efforts and financial initiatives. It mobilises alumni contributions, forges partnerships, and seeks sponsorships to support a spectrum of programs, events, and projects benefiting the alumni community and the institution.

Governing Board

Parth J. Shah

Co-Founder & Dean and FA Hayek Professor of Spontaneous Order

Founder President at Centre for Civil Society

Luis Miranda

Chairperson & Co-Founder ISPP

Former Chairman, IDFC Private Equity

Member, Global Leaders Group, Chicago Booth

O P Agarwal

Professor of Practice, ISPP

Infrastructure domain, Urbanisation domain, Structure of Government, Policy Praxis Lab and Capstone

Krishna Ladha

Professor at ISPP, Distinguished Fellow at India Development Foundation

Game Theory, Business & Government

Ram Kamesh

Assistant Dean

Urvashi Shahi

Senior Fellow

Jay Gohil

PDM 2023

Communication & Outreach Director, India Development Foundation (IDF)

Rubal Bansal

LokNeeti March 2023

Learning and Development Director, Analysys Mason

Saurabh Mishra

PDM 2022

Community Engagement Director, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Mansi Srivastava

LokNeeti September 2023

Institutional Relations Director, PwC

Sahana A

LokNeeti May 2022

Fundraising and Finance Director, Hombale Group

Council of Members

Jay Gohil

PDM 2023

Communication & Outreach Director, India Development Foundation (IDF)

Mansi Srivastava

LokNeeti September 2023

Institutional Relations Director, PwC

Rubal Bansal

LokNeeti March 2023

Learning and Development Director, Analysys Mason

Sahana A

LokNeeti May 2022

Fundraising and Finance Director, Hombale Group

Saurabh Mishra

PDM 2022

Community Engagement Director, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Batch Alumni Representatives (BAR)

Adarsh Ashok

LokNeeti December 2022

Consultant

Ambuj Sharma

PDM 2023

Assistant Manager- Public Affairs, Genesis BCW

Amit Gupta

LokNeeti March 2023

Managing Director, Neeti Varta Policy Research Institute

Ananya Khanna

LokNeeti December 2022

Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Anviti

PDM 2022

Programme Associate, Antara Foundation

Jasmine kaur

LokNeeti May 2022

Senior Fellow, Centre For Global Affairs and Public Policy

Kumar Nihal

PDM 2023

Associate Consultant, KPMG India

Pradeep Kumar Goshetty

LokNeeti September 2023

Advisory & Consultant (Self-employed)

Priyanka Tibrewal

PDM 2021

Associate Municipal Law and Policy, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy

Sachin Wayal

PDM 2021

Assistant Director Khelo India, Sports Authority of India

Shashank Mishra

PDM 2020

Senior Associate Technology, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)

Sourabh Babel

LokNeeti March 2023

Financial Analyst, Rafigura

Sumit Aggrawal

LokNeeti May 2022

Project Manager, Infosys

Tushar Goel

PDM 2020

Product Manager Intern, JM Financial Ltd

Vyoma Dadhich

PDM 2022

Associate Consultant, PwC India

Interim Council Members

Apoorva Bhatnagar

Manager-Research and Impact, Dream a Dream

Boijayanti Sarker

Assistant Manager Health and Nutrition, MSC-Enabling inclusion in the digital age

Rahul Gupta

Founder Chartered Accountants, M R T & Associates, Chartered Accountants

Himanshu Burad

Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to ACEO & MD, ABDM, National Health Authority (NHA)

Ishan Gupta

MPP candidate, University of Chichago

Nipun Rathi

Public Policy Specialist, OPPO

Prachi Mishra

Co-Founder & CEO, The Quantum Project

Rajeev Tripathi

Vice President Legal & CPIO, Goods And Services Tax Network

Election Process

Round 1: Election of Batch Representatives for BAR (elected for each batch of respective programmes by the Batch alums)

Graduates from various courses offered by ISPP will be eligible to vote for 2 representatives from their respective batches to serve on the “Assembly of Batch Representatives” (BAR) for a term of 1 year. The following batches are eligible:

PDM – 4 Batches (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
LokNeeti – 4 Batches (May 2022, December 2022, April 2023, September 2023)
Executive Education – Calendar year-wise executives as Batch (Calendar Year 2022)

The total number of elected members will be 18.

Eligibility for candidature

Except for the Interim Alumni Council members, any Alumni from the respective batches detailed in point no.1 can nominate themselves as candidates for the BAR elections.

Process of nomination

The candidate shall be self-nominated through a Google form to be circulated.

Number of terms for the BAR

There is no restriction on the number of terms for a candidate to be a member of the BAR until elected as a Council Member.

Election process for the BAR:

Alums are to submit their nomination for the BAR during the dates open for nomination via the forms circulated.
Voting is to be conducted online via Google Forms.
First Past the Post (the two persons getting the maximum number of votes wins).
Each alumni votes for 2 candidates from their respective batches.
The top two people with the maximum number of votes from each batch shall be chosen for constituting the BAR.

Points to note:

More than 2 nominations received –The election process for the BAR, as detailed above, is to be followed.
In case there are only 2 nominations received – Both will be elected as BAR of the batch unanimously.
In case there is only 1 nomination or zero nominations received – The window for the nomination will be further opened for 1 or 2 days with the facts to the alums of the batch.
If there is only 1 nomination or zero nominations received after – Respective seats will lie vacant for that term of the BAR

The elected Batch Representatives subsequently contest among themselves to form the Alumni Council (only for 1st-time election, as a candidate for the following election of Council Members will be the past BARs)

For the 1st time election, we will finally have a minimum of 13 BARs and 5 Council Members with an assumption that at least one of the Batch Representatives will remain in the Assembly of Batch Representatives or say both of the BAR of the Batch are not elected as Council Members.
In case of election of both the BAR of a certain batch, the alumni ranked 3 in the election result of the BAR will become part of the current BAR unanimously (only if there were 3 or more nominations and elections were conducted).

Round 2: Election of Council Members (elected from the BARs, by the BARs)

After the successful election of BARs for the term, the BAR will nominate for the following positions in the Council.

Outreach Director
Alumni Engagement Director
Learning and Development Director
Institutional Relations Director
Finance and Fundraising Director

Eligibility for Council candidature

Except for the current running election, the candidates for the Council shall be the past BAR.

Electorate for the Council

The current BAR membership.

Term of the Council and maximum terms a candidate can be a member of the Council

Two Years and two terms after which there shall be a cooling off term before the candidate can self-nominate for a Council position.

Term of the Council and maximum terms a candidate can be a member of the Council

Two Years and two terms after which there shall be a cooling off term before the candidate can self-nominate for a Council position.

Modus Operandi for the election of the Council:

a) Position-wise nomination – BARs to submit their nomination for the various posts in the Council during the dates open for nomination (one person one position nomination).

b) Open to all (i.e., no reservation for batch type) – 13 BAR members after the election of Alumni Council (five in number).

c) First Past the Post (FPTP) will be used. (BAR membership selects amongst the available candidates, select ‘yes’ for an available candidate or leave blank)