Dear Reader,
Policy isn’t built in theory, it’s built by those who roll up their sleeves and take on real challenges.
This week’s highlights spotlight that spirit of applied policy: from India House’s live problem-solving challenges for young minds. In our essay highlight we unpack how to perfect India’s GST, in lieu of latest reforms.
And in exciting news, Public Policy India has a brand new home on the internet! Our upgraded website brings together every tool, resource, and opportunity you need to grow in the policy space- all free to access and open to everyone as always :)
As always, thank you for reading and championing better policy.
With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #207!
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!
💡 Essay Highlight:
To Perfect the GST — by Ajay Shah
India’s Goods and Services Tax was meant to unify the market and simplify indirect taxation, yet years after its rollout, its architecture still leaves room for distortion. This essay argues that while small tweaks have helped, the system now needs deep, structural reform to truly deliver on its promise, by re-imagining the GST as an engine for economic efficiency rather than administrative.
🌟Opportunity Highlight
Policy Challenges by India House
A Hands- on experiential challenge series for students, young professionals, and policy enthusiasts passionate about solving real-world issues. Participants deep-dive into live policy problems, research evidence-based solutions, and present actionable ideas to experts and institutions. Be where ideas turn into impact.
👥 Community Updates
We have a brand new home on the internet!
Our updated website — publicpolicyindia.com— is your one-stop space for everything public policy in India to explore:
🎓 Resources to upskill, courses in public policy at unis in India and abroad 💼 a live fellowships database of jobs, internships & fellowships 🏛️ orgs working in the policy & impact space
...and so much more Go check it out! We built it for you, the PPI community and as always - everything is free to access and open to everyone :)
🔎 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!
🌟 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
👉🏽 The Air Inside Delhi’s Homes Might Be Making You Sick
A new study reveals that microbial indoor air pollution could be triggering serious respiratory and general health issues among Delhi residents. As the city battles outdoor smog each winter, this research flips the lens inward, urging policymakers to treat indoor air quality as the next frontier in public health.
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!
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