Nīti
Guidance, direction, management, conduct, policy.
Civilizational Public Policy Programme
Nītividhāna
Applications now open for Advanced Certificate Course in Governance and Statecraft
10 July - 17 August | Fridays: 7 PM- 9 PM, Saturdays and Sundays: 10 AM - 12 PM
Vidhāna
Arranging, making, applying, executing, using.
What is Nītividhāna?
Nītividhāna is a civilizational public policy program that integrates śāstra, Bhāratīya frameworks, and contemporary policy reasoning.
It equips participants to approach governance with depth, rigor, and contextual understanding, bridging thought and practice.
It equips participants to approach governance with depth, rigor, and contextual understanding, bridging thought and practice.
Indian Knowledge Systems in Policy
Rooted in śāstra, dharma, and nīti
From insight to application: think → build → serve
Context-aware, culture-compatible policy frameworks
Why Nītividhāna?
Context-sensitive thinking for a deglobalising world
Shifting global realities demand context-sensitive approaches. Nītividhāna builds the ability to think with rootedness and respond with strategic clarity.
Experiential Workshops
Interactive policy writing lab focused on policy briefs, op-eds, memos, and white papers.
Leadership aligned with svabhāva and svadharma
Decision-making is strengthened through alignment with one’s disposition and role. The program introduces svabhāva–svadharma-based frameworks, supported by Āyurvedic insights and the Pāṇḍava Maṇḍala model.
Comprehensive Policy Training
Sessions covering public policy fundamentals, governance theory, international relations, and economic reasoning.
Expert-Led Learning
Provides access to practitioners, academics, and civilizational thinkers, along with guided exposure to key policy domains.
Inner development as a foundation for policy thinking
Focused sessions on the inner development of the policy thinker through psychological, philosophical, and ethical inquiry by integrating sādhanā and reflective inquiry.
Who is it for?
Policy professionals and Researchers
Civil servants & governance practitioners
Young professionals in public leadership roles
Academics & scholars of public policy
Students
Programme Milestones
7
editions completed across online and offline formats.
100+
conscious creators, policy thinkers, and practitioners.
250+
hours of deep learning, śāstrīya inquiry, and reflective practice.
7 editions completed across online and offline formats.
100+ conscious creators, policy thinkers, and practitioners.
250+ hours of deep learning, śāstrīya inquiry, and reflective practice.
The Nītividhāna Experience
Immersive workshops and discussions
Case-based learning and simulations
Deep engagement with śāstra and state
Mentorship from practitioners and scholars
A cohort of serious, high-intent participants
Programme offerings
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Foundational Certificate Programme
10-12 week programme for faculty, researchers, and practitioners | Online
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4-6 week niche programme on themes like governance and statecraft, economic policy, environment policy, tech policy and more | Online
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Faculty Development Workshops
2-day and 3-day intensive workshops | Thematic versions tailored to the institution’s focus areas | In-person
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Immersive Policy Labs and Hands-on Workshops
Problem-solving workshops addressing real governance challenges and skill-building
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Leadership & Political Training Integration
Custom modules integrated into partner institutions’s leadership development programmes |Sessions on Civilizational statecraft, Ethics and leadership in Indian traditions
Previous editions in collaboration with
Editions
Latest Edition
Registration Open
Advanced Certificate Course: Governance and Statecraft
Duration
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Schedule
Fridays: 7 - 9PM, Saturdays and Sundays: 10AM - 12PM
Past Editions
Nītividhāna Edition 4
ClosedNītividhāna Edition 4 is an online certificate public-policy program offered by Bṛhat in partnership with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (...
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72+ Hours
Fridays: 7 - 9PM, Saturdays and Sundays: 10AM - 12PM
Nītividhāna Auroville
ClosedIntegral Approaches to Education, Sustainability & Governance 3-Day Workshop, Auroville | 16 Hours | Theory & Praxis
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16 Hours
Nītividhāna Edition 3
ClosedNītividhāna introduces public policy with a focus on Indian knowledge systems. In its 3rd edition, it is an online certificate public- policy progr...
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72 Hours + 4 Mentor Hours
Nītividhāna Edition 1
ClosedThe policy learning camp offered by Chinmaya International Foundation and Bṛhat is an intensive, four-day residential immersion program in today's ...
Starts
Residential
Faculty and Mentors
Raghava Krishna
Founder & CEO
Smita Srinivas
Founder | Technological Change Lab
Pravrajika Divyanandaprana
Sri Sarada Math
Samir Saran
President | Observer Research Foundation
Binay Kumar Singh
Director | Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation
Indradeep Ghosh
Executive Director | Dvara Research
Shyam Krishnakumar
Co-Founder | The Pranava Institute
Titiksha Vashist
Co-founder | The Pranava Institute
Dr. Anurag Shukla
Director - IKS Education & Public Policy
Swami Advayananda
Chinmaya Mission
Swami Mitrananda Saraswati
Spiritual Mentor, Chinmaya Mission Chennai
Rahul Goswami
Instructor
Dr. Mala Kapadia
Professor | Scholar | Practitioner
Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka
Director - IKS Research
Pranav Kumar Vasishta
Researcher | Dharmaśāstra-s and the Constitution of India
Praveena Sridhar
Chief Science & Policy Officer | Save Soil Movement, Isha Foundation
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Ruchir Sharma
International Affairs Commentator
Muneet Dhiman
Founder | Vidyakshetra
Ashok Kumar Pandey
Global Education Advocate
Utsow Pradhan
Founding Gardener, TIEEDI
Manisha Sheth
Founding Director | eCoexist Foundation
Dr. Mohan Raghavan
Assoc. Prof. Dept. of Heritage Science and Technology, IIT Hyderabad
Subhash Kak
Regents Professor of Computer Science Department, Oklahoma State University
Voices of Nītividhāna
Policy Podcasts and Dialogues
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our programs and courses.
Nītividhāna approaches policy as a civilizational practice, not just a technical discipline. It integrates śāstra, Bhāratīya frameworks, and contemporary policy reasoning to create a more rooted and context-sensitive approach to governance.
Not necessarily. While familiarity with policy is helpful, the program is designed for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are serious about engaging with governance through a civilizational lens.
No. The program introduces relevant concepts and frameworks in an accessible yet rigorous manner. What matters more is intellectual openness and seriousness of engagement.
The cohort usually includes policy professionals, bureaucrats, researchers, young leaders from governance roles (including CMOs), and scholars interested in Indian Knowledge Systems.
The program requires consistent engagement through sessions, assignments, and discussions. Specific timelines and schedules are shared with selected participants.
Participants engage with practitioners, scholars, and mentors who bring both domain expertise and grounded governance experience.
You can register through the individual program pages on our website. For programs with limited seats, we recommend registering early.
Yes, certificates of completion are provided for all structured courses and workshops.
Yes, if they demonstrate intellectual maturity, curiosity, and a serious interest in governance and civilizational thought.