A survey on the State of Policy in India, YLAC Policy Collective, and communities developed through women
Policy Post #243
Dear reader,
The Policy Post this week brings to you
A survey for you to contribute to the State of Policy in India, 2026 Report
Sameer Shetty and Neelkanth Mishra’s discussion on Indian economy
How communities can be developed by investing on women
YLAC Policy Collective - Applications open now
As always, we wrap up with a curated list of opportunities.
Let’s get into it!
🏙️PPI’s State of Policy in India, 2026 Report
What does it actually take to build a career in Indian policy right now? Nobody’s put that on record yet.
We’re building the first honest record of what it’s actually like to work in Indian policy, the entry points nobody warns you about, the pay nobody talks about, why you’re still here or thinking about leaving.
Your answers become State of Policy in India 2026, STRIDE’s first flagship report.
10 minutes. Fully anonymous. Due July 15, 2026.
Everyone who responds gets a curated list of free tools from PPI, sent to your inbox.
Beyond that:
🟣 10 respondents get 1 on 1 chat on all things policy and careers with our Founder, Yash Agarwal
🟣 3 respondents get invited to the launch event with travel/stay covered by PPI
🟣 The most insightful respondent gets invited to join PPI for a paid, remote, fixed term fellowship role
🟣 PPI merch for some of the best respondents
And so much more!!!
📍 Keep an eye on your chapter’s WhatsApp group for all updates
Not in a chapter yet? Find and join your city chapter here →
🎥 Video of the Week
India remains among the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with its growth projected at 6.6% in FY27.
In this video, Sameer Shetty speaks with Neelkanth Mishra to explore the evolving state of India’s economy and what lies ahead. Together, they examine what slowed growth in 2025 and why those headwinds are now easing.
📈What Does 25 Years of Community-Led Development Look Like?
For 25 years, Cohesion Foundation Trust has worked with a simple belief: when you invest in women, entire communities thrive.
As it marked its silver jubilee this June, the organisation reflected on stories of resilience, leadership, and locally led change - from women farmers and community leaders to stronger Anganwadi systems built in partnership with HCL Foundation.
Looking ahead, Cohesion has set an ambitious vision for 2030:
building climate-resilient communities,
strengthening women’s leadership,
improving youth wellbeing,
influencing policy, and
reaching one million lives through community-owned development.
🎓 YLAC Policy Collective - Apply now!
What if your campus became one of the most vibrant spaces in India for debate, dialogue, and democratic leadership?
That’s what the YLAC Policy Collective is building. And YLAC wants you to lead it.
Last year, in their pilot, YLAC had 16 chapters, across 4 cities with 400+ members, and engaged 3,500+ students.
These students reached out to Members of Parliament, ran debates and policy discussions, led research projects, and turned their campuses into real spaces for civic engagement.
This year, YLAC is going national and are on the look out for the next generation of founders.
Eligibility: Any UG/PG student in India, with 9+ months left before graduation. No prior policy experience needed. (Applying with a founding team of 3–6 strengthens your shot, but solo applications are welcome too!)
Apply by: 2nd August 2026
Decisions by: 21st August 2026
Will your campus be next?
🏙️Want to become a leader in the policy ecosystem from your home city?
Public Policy India has built 40+ chapters across India’s 25 largest cities. And if you’re an individual enthusiastic about policy and impact, you have the opportunity to build the policy ecosystem in your city, emerging as a leader!
PPI is looking for City Policy Chapter Leaders. We are looking for persons who would commit a couple of hours every week to build our policy community.
Being a CPCL gives you the opportunity to build a community in your city, build your communication and leadership skills, and emerge as a leader recognised in the policy ecosystem of your region and across India.
Deadline: 12th July, 2026.
🔎 Databases and Guides:
Discover your ultimate career resource sheets for everything related to public policy! Our comprehensive mega-lists include 150+ hiring organisations, 200+ scholarships, and 150+ courses, podcasts and a lot more. Dive in and unlock your next big opportunity!
🌍Climate + Health Corner
In Partnership With Swasti, The Health Catalyst
Enhanced flash flood Risks in Hindu Kush Himalaya due to erratic monsoon and high temperatures: ICIMOD
The communities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region could face enhanced risks from flash floods due to bursts of extreme rainfall and cloudbursts during the southwest monsoon season along with high temperatures which could lead to accelerated glacier and snow melting, according to scientists from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).
💼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.
📩 Best bit - if you know of a job/internship opening that’s not listed here, kindly just add that as a comment on the sheet: giving 20,000+ people immediate access to it!
