About Us
Who we are
Public Policy India (PPI) is a community-driven knowledge and engagement platform dedicated to building and shaping India’s burgeoning Public Policy and Social Impact space.
Public Policy India was created to address the gaps in the “new” Public Policy and Social Impact space and market in India, by offering a dedicated platform that caters to the unique needs of a fast-growing ecosystem, committed to making a lasting impact and contributing to India’s growth story.
It is a social enterprise that seeks to create and serve demand on both sides of the aisle – Lakhs of Young Indians who lack the necessary guidance, community and opportunity to discover and explore the policy space (including but not limited to) as a career option on the one hand.
At the same time – PPI also serves as a bridge for dialogue, capacity building and active engagement between policymakers/policy enthusiasts on one hand and the rest of the ecosystem – be it think tanks, consulting firms, governments, policy schools etc. on the other for them to achieve a range of goals – recruitment, advocacy, outreach, education, sensitisation etc.
Founded in 2020, we operate across the three verticals:
Careers, Community and Capacity Building.
With the public policy, government affairs, policy consulting, and development sectors poised for significant growth, we aim to be at the forefront of this transformation, shaping and supporting the sector’s evolution. Our goal remains to inform millions of young Indians on what is policymaking, how it impacts them, why they should engage with the same and finally (if they so choose to) how they can build meaningful careers in this space.
What we do
Public Policy India (PPI) builds pan-India sector agnostic communities of young, dynamic policy professionals.
At the same time, we partner with several organisations to help them access our community members and platforms, while consulting with them across a range of communications, strategy and capacity building mandates.
The Team
Yash Agarwal
FOUNDER
Yash is presently engaged as a GSE Manager (South Asia) at ICANN. Previouusly, he served as a Public Policy Coordinator for @Twitter India and South Asia. He graduated from SCMC, Pune in Journalism and went on to do the LAMP Fellowship in 2019.
Manan Singh
LEAD- PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS
Manan Singh is a development and public policy professional from India. He is he Founder of YOUNG MINDS and Lead- Partnerships and Programs at Public Policy India. A Global Shaper and Certified Youth Educator, he is passionate about education, history, and social impact through policy, with a deep love for music, poetry, sports and theatre.
Radhika Thakur
ASSOCIATE - RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS
Radhika is an Urban and Regional Planning graduate from the School of Planning and Architecture, with experience at NITI Aayog, IIT Delhi’s School of Public Policy, and several youth-led organisations. Her work explores the intersection of development, gender, climate, and urban planning — with a focus on bridging the gap between planning practice, public policy, and academia.
PPI's Board of Advisors
At PPI, we’re incredibly fortunate to be guided by a distinguished Board of Advisors, stalwarts in their fields who have shaped ideas and institutions across sectors. They bring with them a wealth of experience, perspective, and heart to our journey. As mentors and sounding boards, they help us stay true to PPI’s mission of making policy more human, accessible, and impactful. Their guidance ensures that we stay grounded in real-world relevance while continuing to innovate and grow as a community-driven platform.
Folks That Have Been a Part of Our Journey
Swati Singh
Shiksha Srivastava
Saanchi Singh
Ashima Singh
Akanchha Sharma
Anaan Farooq
Radhika Sareen
Pramiti Singh
Michelle Patrick
Our Approach
Our Mission
Empowering young Indians with tools and resources for effective public policy engagement and career development.
Whether to build a career in this field or to live as a more informed and engaged citizen, we want to provide India with the necessary tools and resources to actively engage in public policy. We aim to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the development and analysis of policies that benefit society.
Our Vision
To be India's leading public policy platform, fostering a vibrant community of informed individuals driving positive change.
Our vision is to create a dynamic platform where informed individuals collaborate, share ideas, and engage in evidence-based policy discussions. By fostering a community of passionate changemakers, we aspire to shape a future in which well-informed policies drive positive transformation across India.