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Our vision is to "Rebalance the role of Society, Government and Business towards an Equitable

Building a new India will require passion, long-term commitment and, most importantly, a pool of public policy professionals formally trained in evidence-based policy making, implementation and leadership – which is precisely what we, at Kautilya School of Public Policy, aim to do. Kautilya’s vision (“Rebalance the role of Society, Government and Business towards an equitable and regenerative India and world”) and mission (“Empowering leaders who solve our 21st century problems, through rigorous public policy education”) encapsulate our focus on imparting education that is relevant, contemporary, and practical. We offer passionate young minds a robust training ground that nurtures grassroots aspirations with a rigorous academic program. We have brought on board some of the world’s leading academic experts and policy practitioners to prepare students for a transformed path in nation-building, by inculcating diverse skills necessary for a successful career in public life.

20/09/2026

In this issue brief, Yashaswini Nadig (MPP 2027) examines the implications of changes in global trade for India, focusing on trade uncertainty, supply-chain restructuring, digitalisation, green trade measures, and geopolitical realignments. It highlights India’s opportunities in manufacturing and services while identifying challenges related to import dependence, MSME compliance, limited domestic value addition, and skills gaps. The issue brief proposes policy measures to improve trade predictability, strengthen domestic capabilities, expand digital infrastructure, and support sustainable and competitive exports.

Read more: https://www.kspp.edu.in/issue-brief/shifting-global-trade-implications-for-india-and-policy-responses

19/09/2026

Dr. Sandeep Paul, Assistant Professor at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, writes on “Costly Shortcuts: The Mental Traps in Climate Policy,” exploring how cognitive heuristics and biases can shape climate policymaking under conditions of uncertainty. Drawing on the seminal work of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, the article examines how representativeness, availability, and anchoring can influence how policymakers frame climate change, assess risks, and choose policy responses potentially contributing to policy inertia and non-optimal choices. The piece argues that rather than abandoning mental shortcuts altogether, recognising their limitations and the biases they can create may help policymakers make more informed and adaptive decisions in addressing the climate crisis.

Read more: https://www.kspp.edu.in/blog/costly-shortcuts-the-mental-traps-in-climate-policy

18/09/2026

Colonel Rajeev Agarwal (Retd.), Senior Research Consultant, Chintan Research Foundation, New Delhi, delivered an insightful lecture on “Reimagining India’s West Asia Policy Amid Regional Conflict and Fragmentation”, tracing India’s centuries-old historical ties with West Asia and the evolution of its engagement into a multidimensional strategic partnership.

The session highlighted the growing importance of India’s diaspora of 9–10 million people in the region, remittances of around USD 50 billion, trade exceeding USD 240 billion, and connectivity initiatives such as Chabahar and IMEC. It also examined India’s growing strategic convergence with West Asia, particularly in counter-terrorism, energy, security, and connectivity.

Against the backdrop of regional conflicts and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, the lecture underscored the need for India to diversify energy sources and strengthen its ability to secure its people, routes, ports, and shipping.

17/09/2026

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new research paper co-authored by Dr. Amrendra Pandey, Assistant Dean (Research), Kautilya School of Public Policy, titled “Beyond the Conditional Averages: A Quantile-Based Analysis of Effects of Fiscal Deficits on Interest Rates in India”.

Published in the Journal of Economic Studies, the paper employs quantile-Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) to estimate how government borrowings affect low, median and high quantiles of interest rate by utilizing monthly data from January 2004 to July 2024 in India.

We congratulate Dr. Amrendra Pandey on this significant research contribution.

Read here: https://www.emerald.com/jes/article/doi/10.1108/JES-01-2026-0096/1395309/Beyond-the-conditional-averages-a-quantile-based

15/09/2026

Raavi Sujith Reddy (MPP 2026) describes his journey at Kautilya in one word: “exposure.” From working on real-world policy challenges to engaging with diverse perspectives, Kautilya helped him bridge the gap between academia and society while developing a broader understanding of public policy.

14/09/2026

Mr. Subhash Varma Gottumukkala (MPP 2023), Consultant - Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), reflects on how Kautilya shaped his approach to public policy by emphasising on patience, systems thinking, evidence-based analysis, and the importance of understanding context.

Read more: https://www.kspp.edu.in/alumni-association

13/09/2026

Dr. Vasudha Katju, Assistant Professor, Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad, will be facilitating a workshop organised by The Indian Sociological Society – RC-32: Pedagogy, Teaching, and Learning.

Workshop title:
Designing Assignments to Teach Sociology

Date: 17 September 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mode: Online

The workshop is open to Sociology teachers and early-career researchers.

Registration is mandatory.
Register here: https://forms.gle/EBcyuJPX2XWoCKqZ6

12/09/2026

Pranay Mattam, Operations Executive at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, writes that travel isn't just about ticking off destinations, it's about the people, the pauses, and the perspective it leaves behind. From his first trip outside Hyderabad as a work journey to Dandeli and Gokarna, he discovered how colleagues become companions once titles are left behind, how a smile can bridge what language cannot, and how the quiet moments (a forest trail or waves on a shore) often teach more than the destination itself. He returned with more than memories. He returned having found "a little more of himself in the process."

Read more: https://www.kspp.edu.in/blog/beyond-hyderabad-the-journey-that-changed-my-perspective

11/09/2026

Congratulations to Aishwariya Kaaveri A from the MPP Class of 2026 on joining Policies of Thought as a Policy Researcher. Wishing her every success as she contributes to evidence-based research, thoughtful policy design, and meaningful change that bridges the gap between citizens, policymakers, and the government.

10/09/2026

Dr. T.S. Gopi Rethinaraj, Former Professor of Physics, Sustainability and Public Policy at Sai University Chennai, delivered an insightful lecture on “Energy Wars: Past, Present and Future” emphasising the strategic importance of energy resources and their evolving influence on global politics, security, and economic development.

Tracing the evolution of human societies from hunting and gathering to the agrarian and industrial revolutions, the session examined how the growing dependence on firewood, coal, and eventually oil transformed energy into a strategic resource. It highlighted the central role of coal in powering industrial economies and military capabilities, followed by oil’s increasing significance in global conflicts, from the World Wars and the Gulf Wars to contemporary geopolitical tensions. The lecture also examined the security dimensions of natural gas and the impact of geopolitical events on energy prices, while raising an important question about the sustainability of continued reliance on fossil fuels and the environmental trade-offs involved.

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Kautilya School Of Public Policy, GITAM (Deemed To Be University), Rudraram, Patancheru Mandal, Hyderabad
Telangana
502329

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Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm

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+919100850851

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https://kspp.edu.in/

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