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PPGF is the bridge between ambitious students and real-world statecraft. We build the scaffolding,
mentorship, and networks that let young Indians shape public systems.
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its voice in policy &
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Discover the people, policies, and institutions shaping tomorrow. Build the knowledge and
skills to create meaningful public impact.

Policy, Politics and Governance Foundation (PPGF) enables students and early professionals to explore policy and governance through structured learning pathways, practical exposure, and mentorship-led programmes. The platform is designed to bridge curiosity with meaningful career opportunities in public affairs and governance.
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Students and young professionals have participated in PPGF programmes to explore careers and opportunities in policy, politics, and governance.

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Structured pathways designed for different stages of learning and professional development.

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Experts, practitioners, policymakers, and mentors contributing to the learning ecosystem.

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Workshops, discussions, interactions, and learning engagements conducted across cohorts.
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Applications received from individuals seeking to understand and engage with governance and public systems.

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PPGF currently operates three flagship programmes designed to provide practical exposure, analytical understanding, and institutional learning opportunities in governance and public policy.

Introductory course
to political consulting

Gain industry knowledge to move closer to your academic/career aspirations.

Accelerating
India Fellowship

Structured modules and interactive sessions designed for real progress.

Mukherjee
Fellowship

A learning path that builds practical skills with guidance from experienced mentors.

The tribe that
keeps growing

What begins as curiosity about policy, politics, or governance often evolves into a meaningful contribution to public life. Meet the alumni who are transforming knowledge into leadership and shaping India’s future from within its institutions.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Priya Patil

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Anirudh Badoni

The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.

Anand Sinha

Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.

Abhijeet Singh Kushwah

I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.

Bharati Agarwal

The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.

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Explore discussions, essays, interviews, and expert perspectives examining the institutions, ideas, and public debates shaping India’s future. Stay informed through thoughtful analysis and conversations from practitioners, researchers, and policy leaders.

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Explore discussions, essays, interviews, and expert perspectives examining the institutions, ideas, and public debates shaping India’s future. Stay informed through thoughtful analysis and conversations from practitioners, researchers, and policy leaders.

Learn From Ongoing Conversations

Our blogs unpack contemporary governance questions, explain policy developments, and provide accessible entry points into complex subjects.

Understanding how policies are designed.

A beginner-friendly look at how ideas translate into government action.

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Researching Community Frameworks.

Exploring localized guidelines that keep regional structures balanced and effective.

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Analyzing Public Infrastructure.

A deep dive into the funding mechanics behind sustainable public transit grids.

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Evaluating Economic Strategies.

How global fiscal policy adjustments trickle down directly to everyday municipal budgets.

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Workshops

Weekend deep-dives with sitting MPs, election strategists and bureaucrats.

Testimonials

PPGF didn't teach me policy — it put me inside the room where policy gets written.

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Daily threads, weekly Spaces, monthly debates with the PPGF network.

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