PPI's Jaipur Meet-up + The GenomeIndia Project!
Policy Post #181
Dear Reader,
Hope you're doing well! This week in Policy Charcha, we bring you a mix of powerful stories, data tools, career resources, and field updates from the world of policy and governance.
In our Article Highlight, we take a deep dive into the ambitious project to build a new 1,000-sqkm mega city near Jhansi. Could this visionary city, designed to reshape urban life, be the future of Viksit Bharat?
Our Video Highlight takes us to Kerala, where the state is set to build South India’s first semi high-speed rail line. This ₹64,000 crore project will connect Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod in just 4 hours, promising faster travel and a massive economic boost. But what’s holding it back?
In the Climate + Health Corner, we spotlight the GenomeIndia project, which has mapped the genomes of over 10,000 Indians. This breakthrough could revolutionise disease diagnostics, personalised medicine, and affordable treatments for conditions like diabetes.
Finally, we’re heading to Jaipur! In partnership with Kautilya School of Public Policy, we’re hosting an in-person policy community meet-up and workshop on April 26th. Dr. Arvind Mayaram, former Finance Secretary to the Government of India, will join us to discuss policymaking, higher education in the field, and career opportunities. Join the PPI Jaipur City Chapter to be part of this exciting event.
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With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #181!
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:
India’s cities are bursting at the seams; but what if we could build a brand-new metropolis from scratch? A visionary 1,000-sqkm mega city near Jhansi promises to redefine urban life. Could this be the future of Viksit Bharat?
📚 Database Highlight:
Check out our freshly updated list of scholarships for Indian students across the globe! With 250+ organisations providing full and partial scholarships, this could be the boost your higher education journey needs!
🔎 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!
▶️Video Highlight:
👉🏽 Kerala is set to build South India’s first and longest semi high-speed rail line—the 530 km Silver Line connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod in just 4 hours. Promising faster travel, lower emissions, and a massive economic boost, this ₹64,000 crore project could transform the state's connectivity. But what’s holding it back?
Climate + Health Corner
In Partnership With Swasti, The Health Catalyst
👉🏽 How GenomeIndia is Shaping the Future of Healthcare in India
The GenomeIndia project has mapped the genomes of over 10,000 Indians, providing crucial insights into genetic variants unique to the Indian population. This breakthrough will help improve disease diagnostics, personalised medicine, and even pave the way for affordable treatments for conditions like diabetes and rare diseases. Discover how this progress could revolutionise healthcare in India.
👥 Community Updates:
Public Policy India (PPI), in partnership with Kautilya School of Public Policy, is excited to host our in-person policy community meet-up and workshop engagement in Jaipur! Join us on Saturday, 26th April, for an engaging discussion on policy-making, higher education in the field, and career opportunities in this space.
We’re excited to be joined by Dr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (Retd.), Former Finance Secretary to the Government of India. He currently serves as Chairman of the Institute of Development Studies, President of the Rajasthan International Centre, and Visiting Professor at Kautilya School of Public Policy, among other key roles.
How to join? Simply join the PPI Jaipur City Chapter. More details on the same will be shared on the City Chapter!
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 April 30th, 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.
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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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