Nītividhāna is an online certificate public-policy program offered by Bṛhat in partnership with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur and Association of Indian Universities.
12 Weeks - 72 Hours (36 sessions) | 4 Mentor Hours
19 Oct 2024 - 19 Jan 2025
Fridays: 7 - 9PM, Saturdays and Sundays: 10AM - 12PM
₹ 25,000 (plus 18% GST)
Student Scholarship* - ₹ 10,000 (plus 18% GST)
* - student scholarship is for students of public policy, IR and related fields
Nītividhāna introduces Public Policy with a focus on Indian Knowledge Systems and their
relevance to modern governance. The program explores key philosophical ideas from both
Eastern and Western traditions, showing how these ideas have shaped public policy over
time. By connecting ancient wisdom with today's challenges, the program prepares
participants to influence the future of governance.
The program facilitates an
inside-out perspective to leadership wherein learners begin to understand themselves
better through the lens of Āyurveda and psychology-based tools developed based on Indian
epics. The course is built on the foundational principles of Dharma and Dhārmika
frameworks, with a focus on translating this wisdom into contemporary public policy and
statecraft.
The challenges we face today—divisiveness, economic disparity, social injustice, mental
health crises, poverty, and environmental degradation—are often treated as separate
issues. These interconnected problems arise from a lack of integrality in governance,
where fragmented policies fail to address the root causes, resulting in incomplete and
ineffective solutions. This is why the need for a civilizational approach to public policy
is more urgent than ever.
The course goes beyond theoretical knowledge,
incorporating foundational concepts from Dharma and the Arthaśāstra to provide a nuanced
understanding of governance from an Indic perspective. It also offers Indic views on World
Civilizations, basic Public Policy concepts, and includes Policy-writing and analysis
sessions. Moreover, with specialized modules in Education, Health, Environment, and
Technology, the program offers practical insights into how these principles can be applied
to create comprehensive, sustainable solutions.
who is the program for
1. Informed and Accountable Citizens
to empower their civic and social responsibilities with the timeless wisdom of Indian Knowledge Systems.
2. Students of Geopolitics, International Relations and Policy
who seek a more coherent worldview, beyond ideological headlines.
3. Managers and Leaders
wishing to acquire a richer lens to locate their work and expand their area of influence.
4. Practising and Aspiring Political Leaders
who want to distinguish themselves and rise above a purely electoral understanding of politics.
course takeaways
Discover Civilizational Thought Models
Develop Critical Reasoning
Understand Policy in Praxis
Evolve Policy Acumen
Opportunity to Publish an Academic Paper
course highlights
Exploration of Indian Perspectives on World Civilizations
Foundational understanding on Indian Perspective on Leadership, Environment and Society
Theory and Practice of Dharma in Governance and Constitution
Policy Writing Workshops and Synthesis Sessions
Field Orientation Modules in Education, Health and Environment
testimonials
I would like to thank all the honorable speakers for sharing their wisdom and providing us with a lot of fodder to work in the future. The simplicity of the concepts and their explanations were outstanding….. For me personally, there has been a plethora of learnings across various aspects, right from the Indic Knowledge Systems to Policy areas. Most important learning has been the practical implementation of the same where we were apprised with how to fit in the policy paradigm and formulation within the Indic construct because this is the ultimate objective of Nītividhāna. Lastly, I would also appreciate and express my gratitude to the cohort as I learnt something or the other from everyone. Moreover, everyone was so cooperative and humble so it was an amazing experience altogether.
Utkarsh Tandon
I want to say that this is completely a new domain of study for me. I joined this course with much skepticism thinking how can I contribute to this. But after attending this session I have come to realize that for me this is going to be a wonderful experience. It was an amazement to me how ayurvedic science is connected with leadership traits and vice versa. This is something which I can apply in workplace and bring a new perspective there. The whole session set a good tone for me and my expectation has only increased from the whole course.
Tarun Sharma
The fundamental differences between western and Indian Knowledge systems was explained very systematically and was indeed an eye-opener. Shri Indradeep Ghosh's arguments seeped in the complicated economic model was very dense, while Raghava Krishna ji, as usual, left us with many inter-connected ideas to ponder upon.
Komal Agarwal
The sessions were incredibly interactive, filled with valuable information delivered concisely. Mala Ma’am, the teacher, exuded kindness and a wealth of knowledge. Every segment of the class was both helpful and enlightening.
Sushanth Harsha Rao
Excellent session with practical insights to practice IKS philosophy and Dharma at individual level. Constitutional alignment with Dharma were discussed well.
Krishna Tumu
I benefitted from the questions raised on the basis/principles/assumptions of "western/modern" economic models.
Vasundhara
partners
CSJMU, Kanpur
A NAAC A++, UGC category 1, institution committed to the students' and its members' curricular, critical, and spiritual growth.
Association of Indian Universities
A consortium of Universities in India and Abroad. AIU- CSJMU- Academic and Administrative Development Centre (AADC) is established to train students, teachers, and administrators in the latest developments in technology and epistemology. It is located at CSJMU and is funded by the AIU.
pedagogy
Pre-workshop Components
1. An orientation to the Content, Pedagogy and Structure of the Indian Knowledge Systems
and their role in policy and governance.
2. Know Yourself better through A) a simple Ayurvedic analysis of your svabhava (your inherent
nature) and svadharma (policy roles that suit you the most), and B) a Pandava Profile Tool
which indicates the five propensities that one is likely to act from in their life contexts.
Post-workshop Components
1. Two mentor webinars
2. 2-day Symposium on Public Policy with panels and paper presentations.
3. Opportunity to publish select papers in an academic journal.
4. Field Work opportunities with renowned scholars and organizations in the areas of education,
health, policy and environmental sustainability.
5. Engaged community for robust debates and discussions.
eligibility
This learning camp requires 100% time commitment for the duration of the 12-week program, including participating in activities, games and collaboration with study groups outside of class. Upon successful completion of the program and all its components, learners will receive a certificate from CJSMU. Use the same email for both application and payment.
The following is mandatory for course completion and certification:
1. We encourage you to attend all sessions live. If you're unable to do so, we strongly recommend
catching up before the next session.
2. Complete assignments and projects.
3. Collaborate with fellow participants in class discussions.
How to Apply:
1. Click the ‘Register now’ button (at top of page), complete payment.
2. Welcome email and next steps will be sent to the registered email address.
3. If you are a Student, pursuing Public Policy or related fields such as International
Relations,Social sciences, Geopolitics, Political Science, etc. you can apply for the
student scholarship:
a. Click the ‘Apply for Student Discount’ button.
b. Fill and submit the Statement of Purpose form.
c. Upon successful submission of the form, allow us 3 to 4 working days to assess your application.
Please check your registered email for next steps.
d. Once, email confirmation received, proceed to complete payment using the payment using link
on email.
Kindly note that our scope for scholarships are limited and open only to encourage students (with valid student IDs) for whom finance may be an impediment to committing to the vision of civilizational public policy.
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schedule
schedule is subject to change basis speaker availability