Celebrating 10 Years of the MPP Programme!
July 22, 2024
NLSIU, Bengaluru is celebrating 10 years of the Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) this year! Launched in 2014, the two-year interdisciplinary MPP programme focuses on the interface between policy, social sciences, and the law. Through this programme, NLSIU trains young professionals to become policy practitioners capable of supporting inclusive and sustainable development. The MPP programme is the first non-law degree that NLS offered. This Academic Year, we welcomed our 10th batch at a time when the degree is undergoing a thorough transformation with a very rigorous admissions process, new faculty and continuous improvement to academic curriculum and processes.
To celebrate a decade of this programme, the MPP faculty along with alumni are organising a series of webinars to share more about their shared experiences of being part of the MPP programme, their experiences, and their trajectories after the programme. Several MPP alumni who are participating in these webinars are engaged in diverse professional spheres that range from consultancy and academia to leading positions in development firms.
Sharing her thoughts about the MPP programme completing 10 years, Dr. Sneha Thapliyal, MPP Chair at NLSIU, said: “With hundreds of our MPP alumni making us proud since 2014, we are excited to celebrate the first decade of the Masters in Public Policy (MPP) programme at NLSIU, Bangalore. Envisioned as a unique master’s programme in the country at the intersection of law, social sciences, and policy studies, the MPP programme has further evolved in its breadth and depth in curriculum content and pedagogy consistently engaging with themes of national and global importance. Consequently, our alums have been making a mark across academia as well as the consulting and not-for-profit sectors. We are marking this occasion with a host of activities. Please do join us!”
Webinars
August 2024
Economic Development Disparities in Post Liberalisation India: Challenges and Future Directions | August 4, 2024, 5 pm
Panelists:
Arvind Rajasekaran (MPP 3), Analyst, Development Finance, World Bank,
Smita Mutt, (MPP 3), Lead – Data, Daksh India,
Ayushmaan Singh, (MPP 3), Chief of Staff, ISEG Foundation,
Rohith C. H., (MPP 3), Data Analyst, Daksh India,
Mansi Sharma, (MPP 3), Assistant Manager, Microsave Consulting,
Nanditha Kalidoss (MPP 3), Communications Lead (Misinformation), Factly Media and Research, and
Devarchan Banerjee (MPP 3), Dphil Candidate Said Business School, Oxford University, Founder Bengal Development Collective (Moderator).
July 2024
1. Evolution of the Role of Policy Analysts | July 10, 2024, 5 pm
Panelists:
Anirudh Chakradhar (MPP 1), Founder, Pragma Development Advisors,
Avantika Gode (MPP 1), Independent Researcher,
Mounik Lahiri (MPP 1), Manager, Deloitte,
Pratik Harish (MPP 1), Program Manager, Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS),
Tanya Agarwal (MPP 1), Public Health Professional, and
TVS Sasidhar (MPP 1), Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University (Moderator).
2. Navigating Public Policy Careers | July 27, 2024, 11 am
Panelists:
Vedprakash Singh (MPP 2), Senior Project Manager, Mahila Abhivruddhi Society (APMAS),
Surbhi Arul (MPP 2), India Programme Head International Innovation Corps, University of Chicago Trust,
Ishaa Srivastava (MPP 2), Environmental Specialist, World Bank India,
Yashas C (MPP 2), Consultant, Office of Chief Minister of Karnataka,
Anmol Narain (MPP 2), Senior Consultant, PwC India, and
Jagannath R (MPP 2), Research Manager, Precision Development (Moderator).
Please note, meeting links will be shared with the MPP community through internal channels of communication.