
The Policy Edge × IIT Roorkee: AHEAD International Conference 2026
A three-day conference on health, technology and development in uncertain times.
Learn MoreOpinion • Grassroots Voices • Policymakers Perspectives • Expert Analysis • Policy Briefs
Gopal Krishna Roy, Madras School of Economics
Ashwin Mishra, O. P. Jindal Global University
Savitha K. L., CHRIST University, Bangalore, Gopikrishnan Annamalai, CHRIST University, Bangalore
Sofia Amaral, World Bank; Kim Chaney, University at Buffalo; Victoria Née Endl-Geyer, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
Vikhil Sonna, IIT Madras; K. S. Kavi Kumar, Madras School of Economics
In conversation with Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Former Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha | Former Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

A three-day conference on health, technology and development in uncertain times.
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TPE invites submissions on how systems can reduce delays, connect workers, firms and services more effectively.
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A new editorial space for TPE article appraisals, book reviews, and field notes.
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The Policy Edge invites submissions on how women exercise agency, navigate constraints and make strategic choices within institutional and social structures.
Learn MoreSapan Thapar, TERI School of Advanced Studies
Ekta Selarka, Madras School of Economics, Subrata Sarkar, IIM Bangalore
Gaurav Dhamija, IIT Hyderabad, Sagnik Kumar Gupta, IIT Hyderabad, Manini Ojha, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, O. P. Jindal Global University
Gopal Krishna Roy, Madras School of Economics
Ashwin Mishra, O. P. Jindal Global University
Rajib K. Mishra, Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe)
Savitha K. L., CHRIST University, Bangalore, Gopikrishnan Annamalai, CHRIST University, Bangalore
Rishita Dang, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, Aryan Manna, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR
Yash Tayal, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)
Kaushalya Bajpayee, Jindal Global Law School, O. P. Jindal Global University

Sofia Amaral, World Bank; Kim Chaney, University at Buffalo; Victoria Née Endl-Geyer, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
Vikhil Sonna, IIT Madras; K. S. Kavi Kumar, Madras School of Economics
Dinesh Kumar Aswal, National Disaster Management Authority
Somnath Sharma, Reserve Bank of India (RBI); Kenichi Ueda, Center for Advanced Research in Finance (CARF)

In conversation with Somashekar H.I., Project Manager, Indian Institute of Science (IISc); Monto Mani, Professor, Indian Institute of Science (IISc); Vivek, Independent Researcher
In conversation with Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
In conversation with Abiya Jose, Senior Associate, Centre for Research in Schemes & Policies (CRISP); Shadrach Sharon, Intern, Centre for Research in Schemes & Policies (CRISP); Vijaya Raghavan, State Lead – Tamil Nadu, Centre for Research in Schemes & Policies (CRISP)
In conversation with Sajan Kumar Bansal, Patron, Friends of Tribals Society
Former Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha | Former Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Former Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India
Former Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India
Former Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha | Former Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs