VIF is a not-for-profit policy research and action group based out of Delhi. We focus on nurturing the future public leaders of India.

New Delhi
Joined November 2014
Namaste! We are transforming. After 6 years of mentoring 1400+ change-makers for impact in areas of public policy and governance, we are now committing to creating systemic change by nurturing public leaders for India. We are transforming into @rashtramspl. Check out what we do.
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๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ข๐šโ€™๐ฌ โ€œ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ฅ ๐…๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐žโ€ โ€“ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก, ๐’๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐‡๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐”๐ฌ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค? @drrbalu , Author and Member (HR), Capacity Building Commission, GoI, reflects on a hard truth: while India with 350 million people once contributed just 2% of global GDP and 0.5% of global trade, we continue to run the nation on a Civil Service system designed by the British for only two functions โ€” maintaining law and order to suppress freedom and collecting revenue, hence the name District Collector. When Sardar Patel called it the โ€œSteel Frame of Indian Bureaucracy,โ€ it was steel with a colonial purpose. For 78 years, weโ€™ve inherited and operated within this same frame, same training, same mindset. The big question he raises: Is this steel frame still relevant for a Viksit Bharat, or do we need to forge a new one for a new India? #Rashtram #VichaarNirmaan #CivilServices #SteelFrame #Leadership #ViksitBharat2047 @shobweet @SahilAgg92 @RishihoodUni @YashowardhanT @AbhishekRanga_ @iGOTKarmayogi @basu_saurabh @CBC_MK
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The Mumbai Alumni Reunion & Well-Wishers Meet brought together an extraordinary gathering of alumni changemakers โ€” from a Sarpanch in Palghar to a @UN officer shaping international development, from political leaders and policy researchers to grassroots activists and public advisors. Though Rashtram is still young, the depth and density of impact created by its alumni is truly remarkable. These are public leaders who are not only transforming systems but also courageously engaging with the worldโ€™s most complex challenges. Prof. (Dr.) @shobweet, Vice Chancellor of @RishihoodUni, returned to his alma mater, @iitbombay, to interact with passionate students eager to explore public leadership and national transformation. The energy, questions, and enthusiasm on campus reaffirmed the growing desire among Indiaโ€™s youth to serve with purpose. #RashtramAlumni #IITBombay #PublicLeadership #RishihoodUniversity #RashtramImpact #VyaktiVichaarVyavastha
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Rashtram School of Public Leadership at Rishihood University congratulates the renowned historian and academician, @IndicMeenakshi Jain, on her nomination to the Rajya Sabha. A scholar of exceptional depth and clarity, Dr. Jain has made remarkable contributions to the fields of education, literature, history, and political thought. Her work has significantly enriched Indiaโ€™s academic and intellectual landscape, offering bold insights rooted in civilisational understanding. She has distinguished herself as a researcher, historian, and public intellectual, and we are confident that her presence in Parliament will further elevate scholarly and national discourse. She took her oath yesterday as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. We extend our best wishes to Dr. Meenakshi Jain for a meaningful and impactful parliamentary tenure. #Rashtram #RishihoodUniversity #MeenakshiJain #IndianHistory #VyaktiVichaarVyavastha
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๐‡๐จ๐งโ€™๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ข๐šโ€™๐ฌ ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉโ€™๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ 100 delegates from 20+ states, selected through a rigorous screening process for Indiaโ€™s oldest Public Policy BootCamp โ€” Policy BootCamp, had the rare honour of meeting the Honโ€™ble @VPIndia , Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji, at the Vice Presidentโ€™s Enclave. This inspiring interaction left our delegates deeply motivated to take on Indiaโ€™s complex policy challenges and contribute meaningfully to a #ViksitBharat. Youth engagement isnโ€™t just the future โ€” itโ€™s the now. And at Rashtram, weโ€™re shaping the next generation of nation-builders and policy leaders. #PolicyBootCamp25 #Rashtram #BeAndMake #RishihoodUniversity #YouthInPolicy #NationBuilders #Leadership #PublicPolicy #JagdeepDhankhar #India2025
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Policy Simulation Challenge at #PolicyBootCamp25 Step into the cockpit of policymaking with real-world role-plays & high-stakes decisions. Apply now for PBC'25 : rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ
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In policy, who you learn with matters. At #PolicyBootCamp25, join a handpicked cohort from across India. Learn through real conversations, peer sessions & shared purpose. Apply now: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ #Leadership #PublicPolicy #Rashtram #PBC2025 #BeAndMake
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Start your day with clarity At #PolicyBootCamp25, yoga & meditation sessions help sharpen focus and prepare your mind for learning, leadership & decision-making. Apply now for a deep, insightful experience: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ #PublicPolicy #YogaForFocus #BeAndMake
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Curious about how to get into Policy BootCampโ€™ 25? Our admissions team has been receiving a lot of queries about the admission process โ€” so hereโ€™s a quick breakdown for all the eager changemakers out there. Apply for Policy BootCampโ€™ 25 now: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ
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What makes Policy BootCampโ€™25 different? We go beyond lectures with a Triple-Layered Impact: 1. Vyakti Nirmaan โ€“ Build yourself 2. Vichar Nirmaan โ€“ Shape new ideas 3. Vyavastha Nirmaan โ€“ Reinvent systems Apply Now: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ #PBC25 #BeAndMake
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Startup ideas donโ€™t just come from the marketโ€”they come from policy too. At #PolicyBootCamp'25, learn to: - Spot policy problems - Build impactful solutions - Pitch like a founder If you're a #SharkTank fan, this is where your journey begins Apply now: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ
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Want to know the 10 reasons to attend Policy BootCamp โ€™25? This is where Bharat's future public leaders begin their journey. Learn. Grow. Lead in Policy, Governance & Leadership. Applications are open. Apply now: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ
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Thinking of stepping into the world of public policy but donโ€™t know where to begin? Whether youโ€™re a student, professional, or a curious citizenโ€”Policy BootCamp is your gateway to purposeful leadership. Apply now for PBC' 25: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ
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Join us for a thought-provoking book discussion on โ€œDelimitation and States Reorganisation for a Better Democracy in Bharatโ€ by Prof. @GautamDesiraju (Honorary Prof., IISc & Academic Council Member, RU) ๐Ÿ—“ 1st May 2025 | ๐Ÿ•ฅ 10:30 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Rishihood University Campus
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The admission cycle for WGE' 25 Japan has officially come to a close! Thank you to everyone who applied and showed immense interest in being part of this global learning journey. Stay tuned for updates!
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Congrats to new #UPSC qualifiers! To others: One exam doesn't define you. If you're passionate about policy & nation-building, explore #PolicyBootCamp25 - where future leaders are shaped! DM us or visit: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ #UPSCResults #CivilServices #PublicPolicy
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India Suspends Indus Water Treaty โ€“ A Long Overdue Move? @KamalMadishetty argues the IWT is unfair to India, restricting our rightful water use. Now, India has suspended it, citing Pakโ€™s terror support. Read why this matters: rishihood.edu.in/indus-waterโ€ฆ @RishihoodUni
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What does it truly take to serve Indiaโ€”and are we failing the society that shaped us? At #PolicyBootCamp2024, @rammadhav_ challenges idealists with bold insights on public service, over-governmentalization & nation-building. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=in1akExOโ€ฆ
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Celebrating 10 years of impact! Rashtram began as a think tank and has grown into a movement shaping Indiaโ€™s future leaders. Our milestone celebration honored alumni creating real change & gained recognition from @PMOIndia for empowering youth: youtube.com/watch?v=BiP2d3jQโ€ฆ
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๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ๐ฌ โ€“ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ! Join us on a path of discovery, connection, and empowerment: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ
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Dreaming of a career in Govt, Think Tanks, CSR, MNCs, UN/World Bank, or Ivy League admitsโ€”but donโ€™t know where to start? Join India's top residential #PolicyBootCamp to dive into policy, governance & leadership. Apply now: rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootโ€ฆ
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