Of borders and strategic engagement Bhupendra Singh, from the Public Policy and Management Programme at IIMB, reports on a talk by Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Deependra Singh Hooda

The students of the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) at IIM Bangalore hosted Lieutenant General (Retd.) Deependra Singh Hooda, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM & Bar, ADC  Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, who spoke on the topic, ‘The Challenges to National Security’ on June 12, 2019. Drawing attention to the changing world order and “retreating globalization”, he covered India’s foreign relations and how they affect national security. “Peace with our western neighbor is very crucial for peace in our bordering states, but the policy should be…

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The PGPPM 2019-20 batch with Chetan Krishnaswamy, Director, Public Policy, Google India and South Asia.

Data privacy and freedom of expression discussed at PGPPM Talk

19 May, 2019: Chetan Krishnaswamy, Director, Public Policy, Google India and South Asia, engaged in a dialogue with the students of the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management at IIM Bangalore on May 15, where he spoke on formulation of tech policies in India. Describing how the internet can bridge the urban-rural divide in India, he listed Google’s initiatives, particualry for farmers and small industries. Talking about the role of regulators in helping the government draft policy, which not only promotes industrial growth, but also empowers consumers, he…

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