Chennai Policy Circle, India’s economic bets & youth shaping climate action
Policy Post #228
Dear Reader,
This week reflects that idea in different ways: through our Chennai Policy Circle, a closer look at where India is placing its long-term economic bets, and a spotlight on Rumit Walia, whose journey shows how consistent action can grow into long-term impact. And as always you will find full database of resources, opportunities and so much more at the end.
Let’s get into it.
Policy Charcha 💬
The best of Podcasts, Videos, Essays, Fellowships and other Career resources from the world of Policy and Governance from the week gone by!
🏙️ Community Highlight: PPI in Chennai
On March 22nd, we brought the PPI community to Chennai for a Policy Circle in partnership with ISDM and the room showed up.
What stood out wasn’t just attendance, but the kind of conversations that followed. From careers in policy to questions around implementation and impact, the discussion moved quickly beyond surface-level interest into how governance actually works in practice.
These spaces remind us that public policy becomes far more accessible when it is discussed, questioned, and unpacked collectively.
More cities, more conversations, and more Policy Circles coming up soon.
📍 Keep an eye on your chapter’s WhatsApp group for more such meet-ups
Not in a chapter yet? Find and join your city chapter here →
🎓 Thinking About Structured Learning in Policy?
Policy Circles are a great starting point — but if you’re ready to go deeper, the Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) at the Kautilya School of Public Policy is currently accepting applications.
This two-year residential programme focuses on understanding how policies are designed, implemented, and shaped by political and institutional realities.
KSPP offers scholarships for eligible candidates, and applicants applying through PPI may be considered for fee waivers depending on the school’s evaluation, including academics, interview performance, and financial background.
📌 If you apply via PPI, be sure to mention us as your reference to be considered for the waiver.
🎥 Video of the Week
Where Is India Placing Its Long-Term Bets?
This breakdown looks at where government capital is being directed — and what that signals for India’s economic trajectory.
From semiconductor manufacturing and rare earth corridors to defence capex, PLI 3.0, and data centre incentives, the discussion maps how policy is shaping opportunities across sectors.
This isn’t political commentary — it’s a business and economic lens on policy decisions, and what they could mean over the next 10–20 years.
Spotlight of the Week
What starts as a small habit can sometimes grow into a lifelong commitment to change. In this week’s Spotlight of the Week, we feature Rumit Walia, Founder of Tears of the Earth, a youth-led initiative focused on environmental action and sustainability.
Working at the intersection of climate, peace, and technology, Rumit’s work brings together youth participation, creative engagement, and program design to address complex global challenges. His journey reflects a simple but powerful idea: meaningful change is built through consistent action over time.
🔎 Databases and Guides:
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🌟 Avenues for Upskilling
Public Policy Puzzle
Public Policy Puzzle (PPP) is a platform on a mission to make public policy accessible, engaging, and useful for students, young professionals, and curious citizens. Through courses, resources, and interactive formats.
🌍Climate + Health Corner
In Partnership With Swasti, The Health Catalyst
Municipal Bonds & Urban Reform
As Indian cities grow, financing urban infrastructure is becoming a critical challenge.
Municipal bonds offer a pathway for cities to raise capital while improving financial discipline and governance standards — but their success depends on stronger institutional capacity and investor confidence.
The larger question: can municipal finance evolve fast enough to support India’s urban transition?
Careers Corner 💼
A curated list of some of the best jobs and internship opportunities this week from the world of public policy, the development sector, impact consulting and communications at large.
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