Programs
Nītividhāna
Nītividhāna introduces Public Policy with a focus on Indian Knowledge Systems and their relevance to modern governance.
Latest Edition
Nītividhāna Edition 4
Nītividhāna Edition 4 is an online certificate public-policy program offered by Bṛhat in partnership with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (NAAC A++), Kanpur and AURO University, Surat.
Duration
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Course Duration
72+ Hours
Schedule
Fridays: 7 - 9PM, Saturdays and Sundays: 10AM - 12PM
Past Editions
Nītividhāna Edition 3
ClosedNītividhāna introduces public policy with a focus on Indian knowledge systems. In its 3rd edition, it is an online certificate public- policy progr...
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 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.
Program Highlights
Svabhāva-Svadharma-based Leadership Framework
A two-part workshop series introducing svabhāva-svadharma-based tools for leadership and decision-making with Āyurvedic Profile Assessment and Pandava Mandala Framework.
Indian Knowledge Systems in Policy
Application-oriented modules connecting Dharma, niti, yoga, Bharatiya darshanas to policy design.
Comprehensive Policy Training
Sessions covering public policy fundamentals, governance theory, international relations, and economic reasoning.
Sādhanā and Reflective Components
Focused sessions on the inner development of the policy thinker through psychological, philosophical, and ethical inquiry.
Expert-Led Learning
Sessions with policy professionals, academics, and civilizational thought leaders. Guided field-expert sessions in education and environment policy domains.
Experiential Workshops
Interactive policy writing lab focused on policy briefs, op-eds, memos, and white papers.
What Participants Say
"I wanted to explore public policy through a civilizational lens—bridging historical wisdom with modern governance. The experience exceeded expectations. With rich discussions on Indian statecraft, legal traditions, and dharma-based models, it challenged mainstream narratives and offered a rooted, holistic lens on policy. "
"I joined Nītividhāna to explore Bharat’s civilizational wisdom, and the experience was truly eye-opening. Each session challenged mainstream narratives and offered dharma-rooted insights that reframed the way I look at policy. My biggest takeaway? Good policymaking isn’t just about data — it must be anchored in our culture, history, and people. "
"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."