School of Public Policy and Governance, TISS

The School of Public Policy and Governance announces a unique programme: Dual Degree - MA in Public Policy and International Relations, offered by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad, and Macquarie University, Sydney! Last Date to Apply: March 20, 2025! Dive into the heart of public policy, global governance and diplomacy. Scan the QR code to apply online now! For inquiries, reach out to sppg-secretariat.outreach@tiss.ac.in or contact us via WhatsApp using the provided QR code. @TISSpeak @OffTiss @Macquarie_Uni @aseem_prakash

Dual Degree in MA in Public Policy and International Relations Programme offered by the School of Public Policy and Governance at TISS Hyderabad and Macquarie University provides a unique opportunity that sets students to study and connect linkages between micro (local), meso (national and regional) and macro (international/global). As a part of the mandate, the students participated in a Rural Experiential Learning visit to the Kunthi district of Jharkhand in collaboration with Equivoice Alliance Foundation, where they got a hands-on understanding of policies and policy institutions in a rural setting. The students conducted extensive fieldwork across 500+ households, examining the provisioning of health, education and civic amenities while unravelling the underlying social dynamics, such as gender and other identity markers and the ensuing power relations. Most of these were elicited through participatory approaches. The students shared their findings with the district, block and cluster-level officials. Special thanks to Neelesh Singh (Executive Director, Equivoice Alliance Foundation) for his invaluable guidance and Ipsita Sapra, factory mentor from SPPG, for supporting this enriching opportunity. @TISSpeak @OffTiss @Macquarie_Uni @aseem_prakash

🎓 Join TISS Hyderabad's School of Public Policy & Governance as Associate Professor in Economics! Applications are open until January 11, 2025. Shape the future of policy education at one of India's premier institutions. To apply, click recruitment.tiss.edu or visit shorturl.at/Ojt9e for details. #Academic #Jobs #Economics #HigherEducation #TISS #Hyderabad

The post-graduate programme in Cities and Governance offered by the School of Public Policy and Governance - TISS, Hyderabad at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad Off-Campus is a unique opportunity for aspiring city professionals to study cities from four inter-related dimensions- 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. The first-year students of the master’s program in Cities and Governance at TISS Hyderabad have achieved a significant milestone! Under the mentorship of Dipak R. Samal, they successfully showcased their data analytics expertise through impactful projects on Applied Data Science in Cities. Leveraging data from key sources like the 2011 Census of India, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB), the students explored pressing urban themes, including: 📚 Education 👩‍💼 Workforce Participation 🔒 Crime 🌍 Pollution With advanced tools like R and Python, they uncovered trends, identified patterns, and generated actionable insights that underline the transformative power of data-driven decision-making in addressing urban challenges. This effort demonstrates their technical proficiency and commitment to shaping sustainable and inclusive urban futures. 🌆 @NIUA_India | @Mohua_India | @aseem_prakash | Dipak R. Samal | @bibhunayak78 | @TISSpeak | @Janaagraha1 | #DataScience #UrbanGovernance #TISSHyderabad #CitiesAndGovernance #Sustainability #Education

The MA Cities and Governance Programme at the School of Public Policy and Governance - TISS, Hyderabad is proud to share that two of its first-year students Aman Sharma Abhijeet Pawar secured *third runners-up position at the "Ideathon Competition" organised during the National Convention of Think India 2024 at IIT Roorkee from December 21 to 23. @TISSpeak @OffTiss @Mohua_India @aseem_prakash #sppg #citiesandgovernance #TissHyderabad #SustainableFuture #PolicyAndInnovation #ThinkIndia

91st Perspectives lecture: An Open Lecture Series by the *School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad (TISS-Hyd) * It was an absolute honour to host Dr. @TiwariPaul , PhD, FRAS, FRAI, who leads Asia Pacific & Japan Play Policy at Google Asia Pacific, Singapore. His Lecture “Emerging Technologies Reshaping Public Policy: Challenges and Opportunities” was an intellectual treat to budding policy professionals. The erudite Dr Tiwari explained how the future of public policy would necessarily have an interface with emerging technologies and, therefore, should take cognisance of the following: a. Shift from Static to Adaptive Regulation b. Digital Twin-Based Policymaking c. Algorithmic Governance and “Digital Inspectors d. Quantum Safe Policy Roadmaps e. Circular Data Economies f. Neural Policy Simulation f. Data Bunker Policies and Infrastructure g. Avoiding Digital Dark Ages h. Satellite Congestion Policy i. Empowered Digital Diplomatic Missions Dr Tiwari ended the lecture by explaining the principles that should guide the evolving policy space @TISSpeak @OffTiss @aseem_prakash

The School of Public Policy and Governance is delighted to announce Dr @TiwariPaul as the esteemed speaker for its 91st perspective lecture – ‘Emerging Technologies Reshaping Public Policy: Challenges and Opportunities.’ Dr. Siddhartha Paul Tiwari is a technology and education expert who leads Google Asia Pacific's Mobile Policy for South East Asia, China, Japan, and Korea from Singapore. Previously, he managed Google's global learning initiatives in Tokyo. He is an Elected Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute and Royal Asiatic Society for his contributions to social sciences and Asian studies. He has developed 40 postgraduate courses on emerging technologies at Asian universities and speaks at global forums like TEDx, G20, and UN. He is also a visiting professor at several institutions, including IIT Delhi, LBSNA Mussoorie and IIM Indore. We look forward to an exciting and enthralling session with Dr Siddhartha. Do join us! Date: 24th December 2024 Time: 3:30 PM IST Venue: Classroom 2, TISS Hyderabad @TISSpeak | @OffTiss | @aseem_prakash

Last Date to apply for the PhD in Public Policy at TISS! 📷—applications close 24 Dec 2024. Visit TISS Admissions for details: admissions.tiss.edu/view/6/admissi……… @TISSpeak @OffTiss @aseem_prakash

The School of Public Policy and Governance hosts a Winter School focused on understanding public budgets. The aim is to educate students on the key concepts, principles, techniques, and tools involved in public budgeting. Students of the MA in Public Policy and Governance program will undergo intensive training to analyze the Union Budget of India, emphasising budget analysis and trends in expenditure patterns. Students of the MA in Cities and Governance program will receive comprehensive training in municipal budgeting, analyzing expenditure trends and exploring how cities have prioritized their budgetary allocations over the past five-year

🚨 Date Extended to apply for the PhD in Public Policy at TISS! 📷—applications close 24 Dec 2024. Visit TISS Admissions for details: admissions.tiss.edu/view/6/admissi…… @TISSpeak @OffTiss @aseem_prakash

Join us for Public Policy&International Relations Dialogues on Dec 12, 2024-featuring a distinguished lecture by Prof. Tess Lea on 'Policy Ecology as Concept & Method' &an Academic Partner's meet Organised by the @PolicyTiss, @OffTiss @Macquarie_Uni | @aseem_prakash

Public Policy and International Relations Dialogues is happening on December 12th, 2024- featuring a distinguished lecture by Prof. Tess Lea on 'Policy Ecology as Concept & Method' and an Academic Partner's meet. Organised by the @PolicyTiss , @OffTiss @TISSpeak, @Macquarie_Uni, @aseem_prakash

Delighted to announce the launch of comprehensive report titled "Making Livelihood-Based Interventions Gender-Just: Counselling in the NRLM- Gender Resource Centres to Address Violence Against Women". Authored by final year students @ Anna K Jacob, Awiral Toppo, Jeff Roy, Jolwarhring Hrangbung, Pradeep Rakh, Shreya Singh, and Siddharth Mohan pursuing MA in Public Policy and Governance at School of Public Policy and Governance, TISS Hyderabad The report was presented at the conference titled "जेंडर रिसोर्स सेंटर - कार्यप्रणाली और कार्ययोजना", organized by @Chaitanya & @WISE in Raipur on November 9, 2024. We sincerely hope our study will contribute to more effective policies and institutional interventions to address #VAW in the future. #Gender #Livelihood #NRLM #GRC #GenderTransformative #GenderJust @UNWomen @UNDP @UNDPinIndia.

🚨 LAST DAY to apply for the PhD in Public Policy at TISS! 🚨—applications close TOMORROW, 04 Dec 2024. Visit TISS Admissions for details: admissions.tiss.edu/view/6/admissi… @TISSpeak @OffTiss @aseem_prakash

The School of Public Policy and Governance at Tata Institute of Social Sciences invites applications for its Doctoral Programme in Public Policy. This research-intensive programme offers scholars an opportunity to pursue advanced research at the intersection of policy analysis, governance studies, and social transformation. Our doctoral programme emphasizes rigorous methodological training and interdisciplinary approaches to addressing complex policy challenges. Scholars will work closely with distinguished faculty members with extensive research and practical experience in various public policy domains. For detailed information about the programme, eligibility criteria, and application process, please visit: admissions.tiss.edu/view/6/admissi… @TISSpeak @OffTiss @aseem_prakash @NIUA_India #PhDAdmissions2024 #DoctoralStudies #PublicPolicy #PolicyResearch #Governance #SocialScience #HigherEducation #Research #Academia #TISS #TataInstituteOfSocialSciences #PhDLife #policystudies

📷 Celebrating National Constitution Day! 📷 At TISS Hyderabad, we take pride in honoring the cornerstone of our democracy—the Constitution of India—adopted on 26th November 1949. The Preamble resonates with timeless values: 📷 Justice – Social, economic, and political 📷 Liberty – Thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship 📷 Equality – Status and opportunity for all 📷 Fraternity – Dignity for every individual and unity of our nation As torchbearers of the School of Public Policy and Governance, we embrace these ideals to reimagine the future with integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. Today, let’s reflect, act, and commit to the spirit of our Constitution! 📷 #NationalConstitutionDay #WeThePeople #TISSHyderabad #GovernanceMatters #UnityInDiversity #IndianDemocracy

"As we don't usually have a way of earning, with the Rs.1875 loan from our Self-Help Group (SHG), we've started backyard poultry. Whenever we need money, we can sell the chickens and earn a decent income." Take a dive into the entrepreneurial endeavors of rural women from marginalized communities in the Lambhua block, Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Created during an internship with The/Nudge Institute by six students from the School of Public Policy and Governance, the video documents the narratives of rural women entrepreneurs, as they navigate and thrive in backyard poultry farming. The initiative, part of Project Asha Kiran, is a collaborative effort between The/Nudge Institute and the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM). This documentary illuminates their lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs, underscoring the transformative impact of such livelihood projects on women's economic empowerment and community development. Video credits: @KannethNashid

The School of Public Policy and Governance at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad, is pleased to announce that our student Yashaswi has conducted significant environmental research during his academic project, focusing on climate vulnerability assessment in Uttar Pradesh. Through rigorous analysis of datasets from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and Forest Survey of India (FSI), he examined critical environmental indicators including precipitation patterns, temperature variations, and atmospheric quality metrics across the region. His comprehensive analysis revealed concerning trends in climate variability, highlighting increased vulnerability to extreme weather events and documenting a significant reduction in forest coverage. The research findings emphasize the urgency for evidence-based environmental interventions, including targeted afforestation programs and policy reforms focused on climate resilience. @TISSpeak @OffTiss @aseem_prakash #EnvironmentalPolicy #ClimateAction #DataAnalytics #TISSHYDERABAD #PublicPolicy

Our student assessed adolescent empowerment programs at Breakthrough Trust, analyzing gender equality & education in UP & Haryana. Key findings: Need to boost rural digital literacy, vocational training & gender initiatives involving boys & parents. @TISSpeak @OffTiss @aseem_prakash