Good Governance Yatra 2025 + PPI Meetup in Delhi!
Policy Post #172
Dear Reader, Hope you're doing well! This week’s Policy Charcha explores India’s long-overdue Lok Sabha seat reapportionment and how southern states can leverage this moment to negotiate for Rajya Sabha reforms, fiscal rebalancing, and structural changes. We also bring you an exciting opportunity to experience governance in action—applications are open for the Good Governance Yatra 2025, a 10-day immersive journey for aspiring public leaders!
PPI is hosting its second in-person policy community meet-up of 2025 in Delhi, in partnership with Kautilya School of Public Policy. Join us for an engaging evening with policy experts, including Dilip Cherian, on 22nd February. More details in our What are we at PPI up to? section!
In our Climate + Health Corner, we examine India’s ranking among the top 10 most climate-affected nations and the persistent challenges in accessing reproductive healthcare due to stigma and misinformation.
Lastly, our video highlight takes a critical look at the rise of pronatalism, a movement advocating for higher birth rates—driven by Silicon Valley elites like Elon Musk. Is declining fertility really a crisis, or is there more than meets the eye?
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With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #172!
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!
💡 Article Highlight:
As India nears a long-overdue Lok Sabha seat reapportionment, southern states fear a loss of political influence. But rather than outright opposition, could this be an opportunity to renegotiate power dynamics? This piece explores how states can strike a grand bargain; demanding Rajya Sabha reforms, fiscal rebalancing, and structural changes; to ensure fair representation and governance.
💡 Opportunity Highlight:
Ever wondered how real policy decisions shape our nation? Here's your chance to experience it firsthand! Applications open for Good Governance Yatra 2025! A premier 10-day immersive journey for aspiring public leaders, GGY offers firsthand exposure to transformative governance projects and direct engagement with visionary policymakers. Now in its 8th edition, this is your chance to learn, network, and shape India’s future!
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❓ What are we at PPI up to?
Public Policy India (PPI), in partnership with Kautilya School of Public Policy, is excited to host our second in-person policy community meet-up and workshop engagement of 2025 in Delhi! Join us on Saturday, 22nd February, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM for an engaging discussion on policy-making, and the evolving landscape of public policy.
We will be joined by Dilip Cherian, founder of Perfect Relations.
This event is open to all, and tea + snacks on us! For more details and to stay updated, simply follow Public Policy India’s Delhi city chapter here: linktr.ee/ppicommunities.
We look forward to an exciting evening with you!
Admissions are now open for the Master's Program in Public Policy (MPP) at Kautilya School of Public Policy. This 2-year, full-time residential program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to expand your knowledge and skills, while engaging with the real challenges of India. Apply now—last date is February 28th, 2025!
PS: KSPP offers up to 100% scholarships, with over two-thirds of applicants receiving aid. The vast majority are awarded scholarships covering more than 50% of their fees.
🔎 Databases and Guides:
Discover your ultimate career resource sheets for everything related to public policy! Our comprehensive mega-lists include over 150 organisations that are always on the lookout for talent, 200+ scholarships for Indian students, and 150+ public policy courses. Dive in and unlock incredible opportunities!
Climate + Health Corner
In Partnership With Swasti, The Health Catalyst
👉🏽 India Among Top 10 Most Climate-Affected Nations
Despite improving its climate resilience, India remains the sixth most affected country by extreme weather over the past three decades, with 80,000 lives lost and $180 billion in damages. As climate risks intensify, are global commitments enough to support vulnerable nations?
👉🏽 Reproductive Health in India: Stigma, Myths, and the Fight for Change
Misinformation, judgment, and societal taboos keep millions from accessing proper sexual and reproductive healthcare in India. From unsafe choices to medical neglect, how deep does the problem go—and what can be done to fix it?
▶️Video Highlight:
👉🏽 This video explores the rise of pronatalism—a movement backed by Silicon Valley elites like Elon Musk and the controversial Collins family, who advocate for boosting birth rates to prevent "population collapse." But is declining fertility really the crisis they claim? Or is this just another alarmist trend with hidden motives? Watch to find out.
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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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