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Public Policy & Nation-Building: Why Young Leaders Must Step Forward

March 5th, 2026

Over the years—through engagements with policymakers, industry bodies, and discussions around logistics reform and institutional frameworks — @arunpanditunplugged, Co-founder of @hyphenscs, has often reflected on one powerful truth.

Public policy is not distant. It is deeply personal.

As National Chairman of the @aimaylc at @aima.india, @arunpanditunplugged is honoured to chair an important virtual session titled "Public Policy & Nation-Building: Why Young Leaders Must Engage.

Dr. Shubhashis Gangopadhyay is not just a scholar of public policy—he is an exponent of it. His distinguished roles include:

• Research Director, India Development Foundation

• Director, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, @shivnadaruniv

• Visiting Professor, @universityofgothenburg

• PhD in Economics from @cornelluniversity

• Former Professor, Indian Statistical Institute

During the global financial crisis, he served as Advisor to the @finminindia, contributing to critical economic decision-making at a time when clarity, courage, and deep structural insight were essential.

Today, he continues to contribute actively to India’s policy ecosystem:

• Advisor to the Competition Commission of India

• Chief Editor, Journal of Emerging Market Finance

• Author and editor of numerous influential books referenced widely across academic and policy circles.

His work bridges theory and implementation—academia and governance—insight and impact.

Key themes we will explore include:

• Why youth engagement is critical for India’s long-term development

• How young leaders can influence public policy constructively

• What barriers limit youth participation in governance

• How institutions can genuinely open space for young voices.

Session Details:
Date: 13 March 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Platform: Zoom

Kindly confirm participation at asehgal@aima.in

India's future will not be shaped by commentators.

It will be shaped by participants. We look forward to an engaging and intellectually rich dialogue.