PPIA Praxis Residency Programme

The Praxis Perspective Seminar on "The Transformative Power of Local Governance: Delivering Impact at the Last Mile" by Shri Sunil Kumar, Former Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, began at 4 pm today (October 5, 2024). 📺 YouTube LIVE Link: https://lnkd.in/esCtNdjX Join this exciting opportunity to experience the 'Praxis Classroom', learn from top experts and gain fresh perspectives on public policy and local governance.

🎓 The PPIA Praxis Residency Programme officially kicked off its Bootcamp for our 2024-2026 cohort at Jamia Hamdard Scholar's House on July 15, 2024. The programme launch featured inspiring speeches by Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Jamia Hamdard Prof. (Dr.) Afshar Alam and Transform Rural India Co-lead Anish Kumar. Over the next 15 days, our Praxis learners engaged in an intensive academic workshop that combined knowledge from multiple fields to equip them with academic insights, practical skills, and practice-oriented learning. This prepared them to navigate the complexities of public systems ahead of their district administration placements. Our esteemed faculty—including Nirmalya Choudhury, Vikram Srinivas, Avanish Kumar, Santosh Kumar and others—from #TISSMumbai, #HarvardKennedySchool, #MDIGurgaon, #AmbedkarUniversityNewDelhi, led sessions on key subjects such as Public Policy Design & Analysis, Multidimensional Poverty, Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Public Policy Delivery Architecture, Diversity & Inclusion, and more. Stay tuned for more updates! 📚 #PPIA #publicpolicyinaction #ppiapraxis #praxisbootcamp

📚 What Does Public Policy in Action Mean? Learn from our #PPIA Praxis Faculty! 👇 🧑🏫 Prof. Ananish Kumar – Dean, School of Public Policy & Governance, hashtag #MDIGurgaon 👩🏫 Rashmi Shukla Sharma – Former IAS & Board Member, Transform Rural India 👨🏫 Apurva Kumar – Senior Manager, Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt. Ltd. In our #PraxisFacultyDeepDives series, faculty experts delve into their academic fields and explain why these subjects are essential for shaping effective public policies, with a focus on last-mile delivery to vulnerable and marginalised communities. #PublicPolicy #PublicPolicyInAction #PPIA #PPIAPraxis

Leadership in Action: Reflections from the Adaptive Leadership Workshop 🌱 I had the privilege of attending the Adaptive Leadership Workshop as part of the PPIA Praxis Residency Programme, held from 15-19 September 2024 at Integrated Social Initiatives (ISI), New Delhi. The workshop was led by our incredible core faculty, Stuti Shukla, Ed.D and Preeti Sahai, both Harvard Kennedy School Alumni, who brought invaluable perspectives on leadership and systems thinking. This workshop, based on the framework developed by Dr. Ronald A. Heifetz at Harvard Kennedy School, was a pivotal learning experience. It gave us the chance to step back, take the "balcony view" after our one-month fieldwork, and diagnose complex systems more effectively. We explored how to balance formal and informal authority, design adaptive leadership experiments, and approach public policy implementation with a human-centric lens. The systems-thinking approach helped me understand how to navigate external challenges while reflecting on my values and biases—a critical aspect of leadership in public policy. I'm excited to apply these insights in my current work with the Palamu district administration and beyond. Thank you to our facilitators, the PPIA Praxis Residency Programme, and Transform Rural India (TRI) for such an enriching experience! #adaptiveleadership #publicpolicyinaction #transformruralindia #systemsthinking #leadershipjourney #publicpolicy #praxisresidency #policyimplementation #harvardkennedyschool #socialimpact #fieldworkinsights #districtadministration #leadershipreflections

🚨 Praxis Perspective Seminar Announcement! 🚨 Join us on October 5 for a seminar on ‘The Transformative Power of Local Governance: Delivering Impact at the Last Mile’ with Shri Sunil Kumar, Former Secretary, Ministry of Panchayat Raj, GOI. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ec5v8VwW Praxis Perspective Seminar Series is a monthly seminar specially curated to inspire young public policy enthusiasts with critical perspectives to build an equitable and prosperous future for the nation, particularly the most marginalised communities in rural India. The series offers a sneak peek into a 'Praxis Classroom', where our learners bridge the gap between public policy practice and academics, guided by senior bureaucrats and development sector luminaries, who offer the world and India transformative solutions to the most challenging problems of human development. 📢 Don’t miss this opportunity and register now! #ppiapraxis #praxisperspectiveseminar #ruralindia #seminar

Leaders who have walked the path—now guiding the next generation! ✨ At the PPiA Praxis Programme, we’re honoured to have a faculty team that includes globally recognized public policy experts and distinguished IAS officers. Their hands-on experience, combined with academic rigour, prepares our fellows to make a tangible impact on rural communities. What does it take to turn public policy theory into real-world impact? Find out from our faculty!💡 ⭐️ Michael Walton, Avanish Kumar, Soledad Artiz Prillaman, Preeti Sahai, Stuti Shukla, Ed.D, Sarojini Ganju Thakur, Dharmendra chandurkar, Anirban Ghose, Vikram Srinivas, Apurva Kumar, Nirmalya Choudhury, Sameer Tendolkar, Abhishek Sharma 🔗 More details here https://lnkd.in/dANZFzw8 #PPiAFaculty #PublicPolicyLeaders #Mentorship #TransformativeLearning #PPiAPraxis #PraxisProgramme #publicpolicy #governance #GlobalLeadership #GlobalFaculty

Want to know what makes effective public policy work in the real world? Our fellows reveal how the PPIA Praxis Bootcamp has given them the tools to tackle multidimensional problems and appreciate the vital role communities play in crafting sustainable solutions. How do you think community-led solutions shape better policies? Let us know your thoughts! 💬 #PublicPolicy #PPiAPraxis #Governance #RuralIndia.#ppiapraxisprogramme #PraxisProgramme #publicpolicyindia #makethechange #learnervoices #policyandchange

🚀 "Sapno Ki Udaan" – Giving Wings to Dreams! 🌟 When girls are educated, nations thrive! 💪 ✨ Under the visionary leadership of Deputy Commissioner IAS Shashi Ranjan, an empowering initiative has taken flight in Palamu district, #Jharkhand! 🎯 150 incredible girls from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya are being given the chance to dream BIG and aim high! 🌈 With expert coaching from a renowned Kota institute 🏫, they're preparing for #JEE & #NEET— the most prestigious exams in India! 📚✍️ This initiative is more than just academic support—it's about proving that with ambition, hard work, and the right guidance, ANY dream can come true! 🌟💼 Together, we’re building a brighter future! 💫👩🎓 ✍️ Story Credit: Abhanshi Dixit #SapnoKiUdaan #GirlPower #Empowerment #DreamBig #Palamu

Meet Sandra V. and Ananya Iyengar, two dynamic fellows from the Public Policy in Action (PPIA Praxis Residency Programme) initiative, who are leading the charge to bring children back to school through the Seeti Bajao campaign. Their work is now featured in The Hindu! 🔗 Read the full story here https://lnkd.in/d-yfpA3d #PPIA #EducationMatters #JharkhandInitiative #YouthInAction #TheHindu Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC)

Reflecting on an Incredible Learning Experience! I recently completed the Public Policy in Action Praxis Residency Bootcamp at Scholars' House, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, from July 15th to July 27th, 2024. This Bootcamp was an essential part of my journey with the PPIA Praxis Residency Programme with Transform Rural India (TRI), where I have the honour of serving as a Public Policy in Action Praxis Consultant. During Week 1 (July 15th to July 20th), we focused on Public Policy Analysis, Design, and Delivery. The sessions were led by an incredible lineup of experts, including: - Dr. Nirmalya Choudhury from TISS provided insights on understanding multidimensional poverty. - Vikram Srinivas from Harvard Kennedy School, who shared his expertise on Economics for Public Policy. - Abhishek Sharma from Sambodhi Research & Communications, who taught us about Statistics for Public Policy. - Apurva Kumar from Sambodhi Research & Communications, who guided us through Public Policy Design, Analysis, and Communication. - Dr. Akhtar Ali from Jamia Hamdard University, who explored Public Policy Delivery Architecture with us. In Week 2 (July 22nd to July 27th), we deepened our understanding by Decoding Society, Governance & Development with esteemed faculty such as: - Rashmi Shukla Sharma (Retd IAS, Chairperson, Transform Rural India Foundation), who provided a comprehensive overview of district-level governance. - Dr. Avanish Kumar, Dean at MDI Gurgaon, who discussed Anthropology & Public Policy. - Dr. Santosh Kumar, Dean at Ambedkar University, New Delhi, who shared valuable perspectives on Sociology & Public Policy. - Biraj Patnaik, Executive Director at the National Foundation for India, who spoke on the Evolution of Human Rights: Application to Public Policy and Programme Delivery. - Anish Kumar, Co-lead at Transform Rural India Foundation, who discussed the Evolution of the State: Application to Public Policy and Programme Delivery. - Yogesh Kumar, Founder of Even Cargo, who highlighted the importance of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Public Policy. - Agam Aggarwal, Dy Director at India Institute of Secretariat Training & Development (IISTD), who delved into the Dynamics of District Administration. This Bootcamp was a crucial step in equipping me with both academic knowledge and practical skills that I am eager to apply in Palamu, Jharkhand. The PPIA Praxis Residency Programme is a unique blend of academic excellence and hands-on experience, empowering us to address the real-world challenges faced by marginalized communities. I'm incredibly grateful for this learning opportunity and look forward to implementing these insights in my work, driving positive change, and contributing to the development of our community. #publicpolicy #transformruralindia #jharkhand #palamu #trif #tri #publicpolicyinaction #learningjourney