Public Policy Leaders’ Programme
By Leaders, For Leaders
The Public Policy Leaders’ Programme is designed to strengthen policy understanding and leadership among professionals working at the intersection of government, industry, and society. As public policy increasingly shapes economic growth, innovation, and social outcomes, the ability to navigate and influence policy has become a critical professional skill.
Key Objectives
Understanding of the full policy lifecycle from agenda setting to evaluation
Policy tools such as stakeholder mapping and cost–benefit analysis
Skills to engage effectively with government and regulators
Strengthen leadership and collaboration in multi-stakeholder settings
Translate policy insights into strategic and operational decisions
Faculty

Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta
Chair, Public Policy Leaders' Programme; Chair Emeritus- Center for Health, Innovation, Policy & Digital Health- IIM Raipur

Shri K. J. Alphons, IAS (Retd.)
Former Union Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge); Culture; and Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India

Shri R. Poornalingam, IAS (Retd.)
Former Secretary, Government of India; Former Home Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu

Shri Bharat Lal
Secretary General, National Human Rights Commission, India

Shri Anant Swarup, IRS
Former Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India

Dr. Santhosh Mathew, IAS (Retd.)
Former Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India; Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar; Country Lead Public Policy and Finance, Gates Foundation

Mr. Rajeev Batra
Former Group Head, Hindustan Unilever Limited

Mr. Anuj Gupta
Former Chief of Staff to Hon'ble Minister of Corporate Affairs, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Textiles, Government of India; Managing Director (India), BowerGroupAsia
