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Barnaby’s Family Tree

Finished another family tree! : D This time it’s Barnaby’s! ^-^

Lorixx, Onikka, and Prinette belong to @yurasura​!

Watch the latest session of the Public Policy Conversation: North-East webinar series on “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Rethinking the Future of the Himalayas.” The discussion explores the environmental and developmental challenges facing the Himalayan region, while examining pathways towards long-term resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable mountain development. The session features Eklabya Sharma, Padma Shri Awardee (2024) and Strategic Advisor & Director of The Himalaya Initiative at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment. Drawing on decades of experience across the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, Dr Sharma shares insights on the intersection of science, policy, and community-led approaches in shaping the future of mountain ecosystems. Watch the full webinar to explore the discussion in detail.

The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) continues its Public Policy Conversations: North-East series, exploring region-specific policy perspectives shaping India’s future. This fifth session focuses on Education Systems in Frontier Regions: What Works and What Fails. The discussion features Sandeep Sahu, Co-Founder and Director of 17000 ft Foundation, an organisation working to strengthen education ecosystems in some of India’s most remote Himalayan communities. Drawing on extensive on-ground experience, the session examines what enables local school systems to function effectively, where they fall short, and how these realities shape migration patterns, community resilience, and long-term regional stability. Join this conversation to understand how education policy in frontier regions can contribute to building secure, self-sustaining communities. Watch the full webinar to explore the discussion in detail.

India’s healthcare debate often focuses on infrastructure and insurance, but this piece argues that trust and community participation are just as critical. From ASHAs to VHSNCs, it explores why public health systems succeed only when people genuinely engage with them.

Public policy today plays a critical role in shaping how organizations operate and engage with the world around them. In this video, we explore the growing importance of public affairs as a strategic function within corporations.

Over the past two decades, companies have increasingly recognized the need for structured engagement with governments, regulators, and diverse stakeholders. Public affairs professionals are now central to this effort—driving strategy, managing government relations, and overseeing corporate communications and external engagement.

The discussion also highlights how public policy professionals contribute to navigating geopolitical developments and their impact on business decisions. As industries evolve, there is a rising demand for young professionals equipped with domain expertise in areas such as technology, AI, and governance.

What does it mean to learn public policy beyond the classroom?

In this video, a participant from LokNeeti 9 shares her journey—from academic excellence to working with marginalized communities—and how these experiences shaped her interest in public policy. With a focus on areas like diversity, equity & inclusion, sustainability, and public health, she reflects on how ISPP’s practice-oriented learning environment is helping her build the skills to drive real-world impact. The LokNeeti programme by the Indian School of Public Policy is designed to bridge theory with practice, equipping learners with tools in governance, data, and behavioural insights to address complex policy challenges. Applications for LokNeeti Batch 10 are now open—take the first step toward becoming a changemaker in public policy.