A combined graduation ceremony was held at the ISB Mohali campus, marking the success of participants of four advanced management programmes. A total of 180, including 45 participants from the Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP), received their certificates. From the AMPPP Class of 2024, Vishwesh Shastri was chosen as the Valedictorian, while the Dean’s List honourees included Katyayani Sanjay Bhatia, Adityavikram More, Aparajita Rai, Neha Sharma, and Vishwesh Shastri.
Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, was the chief guest at the ceremony and presented certificates to the students. He lauded the Indian School of Business for its mission to develop leaders for India who can make the nation self-reliant.
Other students who received their certificates were from the Advanced Management Programme for Healthcare (AMPH), Advanced Management Programme in Operations and Supply Chain (AMPOS), and Advanced Management Programme for Infrastructure (AMPI).
Shri Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Chairman, ISB Mohali Campus Advisory Board and Vice-Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, addressed the graduates and encouraged them to go forward with purpose, pride, and determination to make a lasting impact in the world. He also called on the students to be the brand ambassadors of ISB not only within India but across the globe.
Professor Madan Pillutla, Dean, ISB, encouraged students to celebrate their achievements and use the privilege of ISB for the good of the people.
Second Residency of the AMPPP
The second residency of the AMPPP cohort 2024-2025 was held from November 8th-17th at the ISB Hyderabad campus. The residency had the following courses and faculty:
Course |
Faculty Name |
Data For Policy |
Prof. Ashwini Chhatre, Associate Professor & Executive Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), ISB |
Gender and Development |
Prof. Anjal Prakash, Clinical Associate Professor (Research) & Research Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), ISB |
Policy Analysis and Decision Making |
Karan Avtar Singh, IAS(Retd.) and Chairperson, Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority |
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Foreign Policy and Geo-Politics |
Prof. (Dr.) Mohan Kumar, Dean, Strategic & International Initiatives, O.P. Jindal Global University |
Digital Economy |
Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi, Managing Director and Co-investigator of Digital Planet — an interdisciplinary research platform at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University |
Ethics in Public Policy |
Dr Aarushi Jain, Policy Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), ISB
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Public Finance |
Dr Pushpinder Puniha, IRS (Retd.) and Senior Advisor, Finance and Taxation, Board of Cricket Control of India |
The residency included one guest speaker session and three expert sessions as part of a day long workshop.
- Seema Chowdhry, Director, Centre for Learning and Teaching Excellence (CLTE), Indian School of Business, held a session on ‘Navigating policy and Impact Messages: Communication Strategies’.
- Rohan Kishore, Data & Political Economy Editor, The Hindustan Times, held a session on the ‘Role of Data in Policy Storytelling’.
- KumKum Dasgupta, Senior Editor, The Economic Times, held a session on 'Putting the message out'.
- Chhaya Sharma, IPS, Special Commissioner of Police, Training, & Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC) and Special Police Unit for North-Eastern Region (SPUNER) held a session on 'Strength in Leadership: Transforming Justice and Empowering Change in Law Enforcement'.
T-Hub & Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) Visit
As part of their ongoing second residency, the participants of the Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP) Cohort 9 explored the state-of-the-art facilities in Telangana, gaining invaluable insights into innovation and urban safety:
T-HUB & T-WORKS: The visit was hosted by Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary of IT & Industries, Government of Telangana. The AMPPP cohort witnessed how T-HUB empowers young entrepreneurs, especially women, by providing world-class infrastructure and mentoring. In his presentation, he highlighted how T-HUB has emerged as a catalyst for entrepreneurial excellence, transforming nascent ideas into viable business ventures.
Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC): A tour was hosted by Shikha Goel, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Women Safety Wing of Telangana State Police for the AMPPP participants, showcasing the ICCC’s sophisticated tech-driven approach to urban safety, integrating traffic management with women’s safety initiatives. During an engaging interactive session, she provided profound insights into the centre’s multifaceted operations, addressing crucial aspects of women and child safety protocols.
A gala dinner was also held during the residency enabling the participants to unwind and interact with their peers outside of their classrooms.
International Executive Leadership Programme for Members of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
In a first, Bharti Institute of Public Policy in collaboration with the Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA, held its first international Executive Leadership programme for the members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly accompanied by the officials of the Government of Meghalaya. Under the aegis of Meghalaya Legislative Research Fellowship programme, the Fletcher School hosted 24 members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly for an exclusive week-long Executive Leadership programme at the Institute in Public Policy. This marks a new milestone for the Meghalaya Legislative Research Fellowship—a part of the larger collaboration between Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, and the Government of Meghalaya, in fostering international academic and governmental collaboration.
The customised public policy programme aimed to build essential leadership, governance, and public policy development skills for Meghalaya's legislators, offering them a unique opportunity to engage with officials, scholars, and policy experts from diverse fields. The programme included interactive sessions on strategic planning, evidence-based decision-making, digital development, AI, climate change, health, and governance best practices.
The programme also included immersive experiences including a visit to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, where participants engaged in a three-hour long simulation of legislative processes in a full-size replica of the Senate Chamber, addressing climate and energy policy.
The delegation had the opportunity to interact with the Massachusetts State Legislators, gaining insights into the U.S. legislative system and fostering cross-cultural understanding of governance.
This initiative exemplifies the strong, longstanding collaboration between the Bharti Institute of Public Policy and the Fletcher School to empower leaders with enhanced skills and knowledge to drive sustainable policy solutions. The training promises to positively impact governance in Meghalaya, paving the way for further academic and governmental exchanges.