Public Engagements

Navigating public systems at the district

We partnered with the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) to deliver specialised training for their students on administrative structures, planning, and district-level finances with a focus towards building a critical understanding of governance.

About the authors:

Mallika Arora

Mallika is a capacity-building practitioner focused on developing tools and methods to simplify complex policy issues, enabling diverse stakeholders to navigate systemic challenges and drive actionable solutions.

Avani Kapur

Avani Kapur is a researcher with public finance expertise exploring how governance systems and state capacity shape India’s welfare architecture

Tanya Rana

Tanya is a researcher working towards strengthening women-oriented welfare services in India using gender-sensitive and participatory approaches.

Laavanya Tamang

Laavanya Tamang works on improving access to social security programs through technology, with experience supporting tribal communities and engaging in campaigns like Rethink Aadhaar and the Right to Food.

Sidharth Santhosh

Sidharth is a researcher working towards unpacking how bureaucrats learn welfare governance, navigate working together and manage citizen-state coalitions.