Pune's Policy Circle, Mumbai’s infrastructure push & translating policy for people
Policy Post #225
Dear Reader,
“Public policy is about how we make decisions as a society.”
— Thomas Dye
Public policy often feels distant — something that happens in government buildings, conference halls, or official reports.
But the reality is simpler: policy comes alive when people understand it, question it, and participate in the conversations shaping it.
This week’s edition reflects exactly that — from our Delhi Policy Circle meetup, to a look at Mumbai’s evolving infrastructure landscape, to this week’s spotlight on Jhoomar Mehta, whose work focuses on translating complex policy ideas into narratives that people can actually engage with. As always you will find a detailed list of resources at the end of the newsletter.
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 Pune
There’s something special about seeing the PPI community come together in person.
Our Pune Policy Circle meetup brought together students, early-career professionals, and policy enthusiasts for conversations on careers, governance, and the realities of working in the policy ecosystem.
These gatherings remind us that public policy is not just about ideas — it’s about people who care enough to sit together, exchange perspectives, and ask better questions about how change actually happens.
📍 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.
🌟 Spotlight of the Week
Jhoomar Mehta is the founder of Prod, a communications and strategy studio working at the intersection of public policy, climate action, and social impact.
Through narrative strategy, research-led storytelling, and experiential communication spaces, Prod helps organisations translate complex policy and technical interventions into narratives that diverse stakeholders can engage with.
For Jhoomar, storytelling isn’t simplification — it’s translation: breaking down complexity so people from different walks of life can meaningfully participate in conversations shaping our collective future.
🎥 Video of the Week
Mumbai’s Infrastructure Push — What It Means for the City
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport, one of several major infrastructure projects reshaping the city’s connectivity.
In this episode of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the transformation of Mumbai’s infrastructure — from the Coastal Road and Trans Harbour Link to Metro Line 3 — and what these projects could mean for the city’s mobility, urban planning, and economic growth.
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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
Institutionalizing Climate Resilience in Asia
Across Asia, climate adaptation is shifting from localized projects to systemic integration. Despite growing investment in risk assessments and resilience planning, climate insights often remain advisory rather than embedded in planning, financing, and governance systems.
Lasting resilience will depend on making climate risk screening, community-informed planning, and adaptive governance standard practice across institutions.
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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