Advanced Certificate Course: Governance and Statecraft

10 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

Fridays: 7 - 9PM, Saturdays and Sundays: 10AM - 12PM

Details Key Features

Details

Curriculum and Modules

Public Policy: Concepts & Evolution

Public Policy 101
History of Policy Making: Tensions and Directions

Foundations: Civilizational Thought & Governance

Indic Traditions of Governance (Overview)
Dharma and the Constitution
What & Why of Culture-Compatible Policy
Theory of the State: A Comparative Study

Frameworks for Leadership & Statecraft

Pandava Mandala Leadership Framework
Application of Nītiśāstra: Panchatantra Pedagogy

Governance in Practice (India Focus)

Capacity Building in India
Centrally-Sponsored Schemes: Practice & Implementation
E-Governance & Administrative Capacity
Urban Governance

Global & Comparative Perspectives

Global Governance: What India has to offer?
Eastern & Western Approaches to Statecraft

Policy Praxis & Implementation

Challenges in Policy Implementation (Bottom-Up Perspectives)

Skills & Writing Labs

Skill Shop: Policy Writing
Skill Shop: Op-Ed Writing
Research, Analysis & Presentation

Mentorship & Evaluation

Mentorship Sessions
Participant Group Presentations

Programme Journey

Foundations (śāstra, eastern and western frameworks)
Application (policy and governance case studies)
Integration (statecraft, leadership, writing)

Outcomes

Sharper and holistic policy thinking
Ability to apply civilizational frameworks
Writing & research output
Stronger decision-making lens

Eligibility Criteria

This program requires 100% time commitment for the duration of the six-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 of completion.

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.

Please use the same email for both application and payment.

Key Features

Civilisational Frameworks for Governance

Engage with Indian Knowledge Systems as foundations for policy thinking.

Rigorous Policy Reasoning & Analysis

Build structured, analytical approaches to complex governance challenges.

From Śāstra to Contemporary Statecraft

Translate classical insights into contemporary policy contexts.

Case-Based, Praxis-Oriented Learning

Learn through real-world scenarios, discussions, and applied exercises.