Nīti
Guidance, direction, management, conduct, policy.
Vidhāna
Arranging, making, applying, executing, using.
What is Nītividhāna?
Nītividhāna is a civilizational public policy program that integrates śāstra, Bhāratīya frameworks, and contemporary policy reasoning.
It equips participants to approach governance with depth, rigor, and contextual understanding, bridging thought and practice.
It equips participants to approach governance with depth, rigor, and contextual understanding, bridging thought and practice.
Indian Knowledge Systems in Policy
Rooted in śāstra, dharma, and nīti
From insight to application: think → build → serve
Context-aware, culture-compatible policy frameworks
Why Nītividhāna?
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Context-sensitive thinking for a deglobalising world
Shifting global realities demand context-sensitive approaches. Nītividhāna builds the ability to think with rootedness and respond with strategic clarity.
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Comprehensive Policy Training
Sessions covering public policy fundamentals, governance theory, international relations, and economic reasoning.
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Experiential Workshops
Interactive policy writing lab focused on policy briefs, op-eds, memos, and white papers.
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Expert-Led Learning
Provides access to practitioners, academics, and civilizational thinkers, along with guided exposure to key policy domains.
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Leadership aligned with svabhāva and svadharma
Decision-making is strengthened through alignment with one’s disposition and role. The program introduces svabhāva–svadharma-based frameworks, supported by Āyurvedic insights and the Pāṇḍava Maṇḍala model.
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Inner development as a foundation for policy thinking
Focused sessions on the inner development of the policy thinker through psychological, philosophical, and ethical inquiry by integrating
sādhanā and reflective inquiry.
Nītividhāna Insights
Concepts that Shape Governance.
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Policy in pages
A series of essential reading recommendations on public leadership, governance, and civilization.
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Who is it for?
Policy professionals and Researchers
Civil servants & governance practitioners
Young professionals in public leadership roles
Academics & scholars of public policy
Students
Programme Milestones
7
editions completed across online and offline formats.
100+
conscious creators, policy thinkers, and practitioners.
250+
hours of deep learning, śāstrīya inquiry, and reflective practice.
The Nītividhāna Experience
Immersive workshops and discussions
Case-based learning and simulations
Deep engagement with śāstra and state
Mentorship from practitioners and scholars
A cohort of serious, high-intent participants
Programme offerings
Online
10-12 weeks
Foundational Certificate Programme
Programme for faculty, researchers, and practitioners
Online
4-6 week
Niche programme on themes like governance and statecraft, economic policy, environment policy, tech policy and more
In-person
2-day & 3-day
Faculty Development Workshops
Intensive workshops on Thematic versions tailored to the institution’s focus areas
Immersive Policy Labs and Hands-on Workshops
Problem-solving workshops addressing real governance challenges and skill-building
Leadership & Political Training Integration
Custom modules integrated into partner institutions’s leadership development programmes |Sessions on Civilizational statecraft, Ethics and leadership in Indian traditions
Previous editions in collaboration with
Editions
Latest Edition
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Advanced Certificate Course: Governance and Statecraft
Organised in collaboration with ŚIKṢĀ – IITK Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, and Sri Sri University
This edition of Nītividhāna is a rigorous Advanced Certificate Programme in Governance and Statecraft focused on culture-compatible governance and civilizational approaches to public policy. Organi...
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Schedule
Fridays: 7 - 9PM, Saturdays and Sundays: 10AM - 12PM
Past Editions
Nītividhāna Edition 4
Nītividhāna Edition 4 is an online certificate public-policy program offered by Bṛhat in partnership with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (...
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72+ Hours
Fridays: 7 - 9PM, Saturdays and Sundays: 10AM - 12PM
Nītividhāna Auroville
Integral Approaches to Education, Sustainability & Governance 3-Day Workshop, Auroville | 16 Hours | Theory & Praxis
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16 Hours
Nītividhāna Edition 3
Nītividhāna introduces public policy with a focus on Indian knowledge systems. In its 3rd edition, it is an online certificate public- policy progr...
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72 Hours + 4 Mentor Hours
Nītividhāna Edition 1
The policy learning camp offered by Chinmaya International Foundation and Bṛhat is an intensive, four-day residential immersion program in today's ...
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Faculty and Mentors
Pravrajika Divyanandaprana
Sri Sarada Math
Swami Advayananda Saraswati
Chinmaya Mission
Swami Mitrananda Saraswati
Spiritual Mentor, Chinmaya Mission Chennai
Shyama Prasad Roy
Joint Secretary, Govt. of India (Minority Affairs)
Samir Saran
President | Observer Research Foundation
Vinod Kakde
Director, Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office, NITI Aayog.
Smita Srinivas
Founder | Technological Change Lab
Binay Kumar Singh
Director | Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation
Subhash Kak
Regents Professor of Computer Science Department, Oklahoma State University
Shyam Krishnakumar
Co-Founder | The Pranava Institute
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Ruchir Sharma
International Affairs Commentator
Indradeep Ghosh
Executive Director | Dvara Research
Titiksha Vashist
Co-founder | The Pranava Institute
Dr. Anurag Shukla
Director - IKS Education & Public Policy
Raghava Krishna
Founder & CEO
Rahul Goswami
Instructor
Pranav Kumar Vasishta
Researcher | Dharmaśāstra-s and the Constitution of India
Dr. Mala Kapadia
Professor | Scholar | Practitioner
Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka
Director - IKS Research
Praveena Sridhar
Chief Science & Policy Officer | Save Soil Movement, Isha Foundation
Muneet Dhiman
Founder | Vidyakshetra
Dr. Mohan Raghavan
Assoc. Prof. Dept. of Heritage Science and Technology, IIT Hyderabad
Ashok Kumar Pandey
Global Education Advocate
Utsow Pradhan
Founding Gardener, TIEEDI
Manisha Sheth
Founding Director | eCoexist Foundation
Br. Ved Chaitanya
Chinmaya International Foundation
Bharat Dash
Dean, Faculty of Eastern Knowledge Systems, Sri Sri University
D.K. Hema Hari
Founder | Bharath Gyan
D.K. Hari
Founder | Bharath Gyan
Sanjay Pulipaka
Chairperson | Politeia Research Foundation
Prof. M.S. Chaitra
Director & Senior Fellow, Foundation for study of Indian Culture (FSIC), Bengaluru.
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Policy Podcasts and Dialogues
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our programs and courses.
What makes Nītividhāna different from other public policy programs?
Nītividhāna approaches policy as a civilizational practice, not just a technical discipline. It integrates śāstra, Bhāratīya frameworks, and contemporary policy reasoning to create a more rooted and context-sensitive approach to governance.
Do I need a background in public policy or governance?
Not necessarily. While familiarity with policy is helpful, the program is designed for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are serious about engaging with governance through a civilizational lens.
Is prior knowledge of śāstra required?
No. The program introduces relevant concepts and frameworks in an accessible yet rigorous manner. What matters more is intellectual openness and seriousness of engagement.
Who typically participates in Nītividhāna?
The cohort usually includes policy professionals, bureaucrats, researchers, young leaders from governance roles (including CMOs), and scholars interested in Indian Knowledge Systems.
What is the time commitment?
The program requires consistent engagement through sessions, assignments, and discussions. Specific timelines and schedules are shared with selected participants.
What kind of support or mentorship is provided?
Participants engage with practitioners, scholars, and mentors who bring both domain expertise and grounded governance experience.
How do I register for a program?
You can register through the individual program pages on our website. For programs with limited seats, we recommend registering early.
Are certificates provided?
Yes, certificates of completion are provided for all structured courses and workshops.
Is this program suitable for students?
Yes, if they demonstrate intellectual maturity, curiosity, and a serious interest in governance and civilizational thought.