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Perspectives from policymakers and institutional leaders on how public policy is shaped and executed in India. These interviews examine decision-making processes, administrative constraints, and trade-offs within government and public institutions. The focus is on governance in practice: how priorities are set, how policies evolve, and how state capacity influences outcomes across sectors.

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Interview with Mr. Praveen Prakash

Former Principal Secretary, School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh

26 Jan 2026

“Technology-led growth does not automatically translate into stronger municipal finances; it does so only when city governments are positioned to capture its wider economic effects.”

“Tourism’s success has also revealed its ecological footprint, linking cultural growth to climate responsibility. We need to move beyond counting footfalls and start measuring impact.”

An Interview with Ms. Mugdha Sinha

Managing Director, India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ITDC), Ministry of Tourism

21 Oct 2025

Interview with Mr. G. V. Venugopala Sarma

“Sustainable development requires negotiation, with communities treated as participants rather than as subjects.”

Interview with Mr. G. V. Venugopala Sarma

Former Member-Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority

19 Jan 2026

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Interview with Mr. Desh Deepak Verma [Part II]

Former Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha | Former Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

15 Aug 2026

Interview with Mr. Praveen Kumar [Part II]

Former Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India

01 Aug 2026

Interview with Mr. Praveen Kumar

Former Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India

15 Jul 2026

Interview with Mr. Desh Deepak Verma

Former Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha | Former Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

30 Jun 2026

Interview with Dr. Nitin R. Gokarn (Part II)

Former Additional Chief Secretary, Housing and Urban Planning and State Taxes, Government of Uttar Pradesh

30 May 2026

Interview with Ms. Sundari Nanda

Former Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs | Special Commissioner of Police, Delhi | Director General of Police, Puducherry

15 May 2026

Interview with Dr. Nitin R. Gokarn

Former Additional Chief Secretary, Housing and Urban Planning and State Taxes, Government of Uttar Pradesh

30 Apr 2026

Interview with Ms. Snehlata Shrivastava

Former Secretary General, Lok Sabha | Former Secretary, Department of Justice

15 Apr 2026

Interview with Mr. Subhash Chandra Garg

Former Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs | Ministry of Power

31 Mar 2026

Interview with Mr. Samir Kumar Biswas

Former Additional Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India

15 Mar 2026

Interview with Mr. B K Agarwal

Former Chief Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh

27 Feb 2026

Interview with Ms. Veena Rao

Former Secretary, Government of India

06 Feb 2026

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