The 9th Edition of Policy BootCamp + The Gender Gap in Carbon Emissions
Policy Post #185
Dear Reader,
This week’s Policy Charcha is brimming with insight. From a quiet revolution in India’s bureaucratic machinery to ambitious infrastructure projects and the surprising gender gap in carbon emissions.
In our Article Highlight, we spotlight how the Indian government has been steadily merging and dissolving autonomous bodies since 2017, a behind-the-scenes push for efficiency that’s reshaping governance with minimal disruption.
Our Resource Highlight introduces Engaging Indian States by CSIS - a must-visit portal for anyone keen to understand and engage with India’s diverse state-level policy landscape.
In our Video Highlight, we dive into Kerala’s ₹64,000 crore Silver Line high-speed rail project, South India’s bold leap into futuristic transit and all the debates it brings with it.
And in our Climate + Health Corner, we unpack an eye-opening study: men emit 26% more carbon than women from food and transport. The findings reveal much about identity, consumption, and how climate policy must evolve.
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With that, we bring to you: Policy Post #185!
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 quiet campaign to streamline government bodies began well before the US made headlines with Elon Musk’s DOGE-led overhaul. Since 2017, dozens of autonomous institutions have been merged or shut down to curb duplication, boost efficiency and better utilise public funds, often with little fanfare and minimal job losses.
🚀 Opportunity Highlight:
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📚 Resource Highlight:
Engaging Indian States by CSIS is your go-to portal for timely insights, data, and analysis on India's dynamic state-level governance. Whether you're a policymaker, journalist, researcher, or business leader, this platform helps you navigate and engage with state governments more effectively.
🔎 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’s ambitious ₹64,000 crore Silver Line project could transform travel across South India with a 530 km high-speed rail from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasargod. This video dives into the details, potential benefits, and controversies surrounding the project, plus how it compares to other rail routes in India.
Climate + Health Corner
In Partnership With Swasti, The Health Catalyst
👉🏽 Who Has a Bigger Carbon Footprint: Men or Women?
Who leaves a bigger carbon footprint; men or women? A new study from France finds that men emit 26% more carbon than women from food and transport, largely due to higher red meat consumption and car use. These two sectors alone make up half of an individual's carbon footprint. Even after accounting for income, travel distances, and biology, a significant gender gap remains unexplained. The findings could reshape how we design fairer, more targeted climate policies. This one's worth your time.
👥 Community Updates:
Our PPI Chennai & Mumbai communities, in partnership with Kautilya School of Public Policy, recently came together for an engaging evening!
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We were joined by Mr. Syed Akbaruddin; Dean of Kautilya School of Public Policy at both the meet-ups! He has formerly served as an IFS officer and as India's permanent representative to the United Nations!
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Careers Corner 💼
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