DECODING POLICY AND POLITY :
Mastering the Fundamentals
THEME:
Understanding Governance, Development, and Reform
(Understanding the Interface between Public Policy and Governance)
Date : 30th June - 04th July 2026
Venue : MIT School of Government, Kothrud, Pune
Email : sog@mitwpu.edu.in
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Public policy today sits at the intersection of governance, data, society, and leadership. This 5-day Summer School is designed to move beyond classroom learning and immerse students in applied policy thinking, enabling them to understand how ideas translate into real-world outcomes.
The programme blends conceptual grounding with hands-on engagement across sectors such as economy, social policy, urban governance, environment, and digital transformation.
The workshop is designed to introduce students from diverse academic backgrounds to the field of public policy, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to understanding governance challenges.
Anchored in the philosophy of:
"What a student walks away with - in hand and in mind."
Each day focuses on a thematic sector, integrating:
Programme Schedule
Economy, Budgeting &
Data in Policy
Session 3: Al and Tech Policy Ethics
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Session 4: Data Lab: Evidence-Based Policymaking
Dr Anand Kulkarni, Professor and Associate
Director Institute of Artificial Intelligence, MIT-WPU​​
Suggested Speaker
Shri.Bipin Deokar, Senior Deputy Director, EPWRF
Key Outcomes
Program Highlights
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5 Days of Intensive Learning
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Hands-on Policy Labs & Simulations Real-world Case Studies
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Field Exposure
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Expert Sessions by Policy Practitioners Certificate of Completion
Who Should Apply ?
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Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students Civil Services/ Competitive Exam Aspirants
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Early Career Professionals/ Individuals interested in governance and public policy
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Aspiring students seeking a career in Political Consultancy and Political Leadership
Dr. Gurudas Nulkar
is Professor and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in industrial sustainability and environmental management and was an Endeavour Fellow of the Government of Australia. His work focuses on sustainable development, ecological economics, environmental management, urban ecosystems, and alternative economic models. He has authored several books in English and Marathi, receiving prestigious awards including the Maharashtra Government’s C.D. Deshmukh Award in Economic Literature and the Dewang Mehta Award for Best Professor of Management. He has served on expert committees of the Government of Maharashtra, UN-ESCAP programmes, and environmental planning bodies, while also contributing extensively to research and policy on sustainability and ecological restoration.
