Promoting good governance and local development in Bihar and beyond

International Conference on Public Policy and Governance 2024 promises to be a significant platform for improving governance and local development in Bihar and beyond.

PATANA (CSR in India): Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP), in association with Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA, will host the 2nd International Conference on Public Policy and Management (ICPPM) 2024. Scheduled on 17 and 17 This is a landmark the event will take place on June 18, 2024 on the CIMP campus. The conference will be devoted to the topic “Promoting good governance and local development in Bihar and beyond: Recent scholarship and practice.’ The forum aims to bring together leading academics, policymakers, government officials, development practitioners and civil society representatives to discuss and explore innovative strategies and best practices in local governance and development.

A platform for exchange and cooperation

The conference will be inaugurated by Fr Brajesh Mehrotra, Principal Secretary, Government of Bihar. The chief guest of the valedictory session will be Dr. S. Siddhartha, Additional Chief Secretary, Education Department, Government of Bihar. The event aims to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among participants, paving the way for better governance and development initiatives.

Key events of the conference

Memorandum of Understanding with Georgia State University

The collaboration between Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna and Georgia State University marks a milestone. The institutions have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in various academic aspects, including teaching, research, training and student and faculty exchange programs.

Inaugural session

The conference will be formally inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Secretary of Bihar, Brajesh Mehrotra.

The session will also be attended by such distinguished speakers as: Prof. Charles Hankla from Georgia State University and Prof. Anjali Thomas from the Georgia Institute of Technology, who will share their insights on public policy and management.

Expert panel discussions

Governance in the Field: Insights from Bihar

The first panel discussion will focus on practical aspects of governance in Bihar. Senior decision-makers, representatives of development institutes, civil society organizations, local government and academia will share their experiences and observations. Notable panel speakers include:

• Dr. Abhay Kumar, Social Policy Officer, UNICEF, Bihar
• Shilpee Kumari, Principal of Bhoomika Vihar
• Rekha Kumari, Program Director, Kaushalya Foundation
• Shashank Shubhankar, IAS, District Magistrate, Nalanda
• Anshul Agarwal, IAS, District Magistrate, Buxar
• Chandrashekhar Azad, BAS, ADM-Additional Collector, Nawada
• Shusumlata, Sarpanch, Danwa Gram Panchayat, Jagdishpur, Bhojpur, Bihar
• Priyanka Singh, Mukhiya, Gram Panchayat, Deodhi, Taraiyan, Saran, Bihar
• Prof. Sanjeev Kumar, Dean and Professor, Rashtram School of Public Leadership, Rishihood University

Entrepreneurship in Bihar: Emerging Trend and Challenges

The second panel discussion will focus on the growing trend of entrepreneurship in Bihar, highlighting the opportunities and challenges faced by local entrepreneurs. Prominent panel speakers include:

• Divyanshu Verma, Co-Founder and CEO, Redinent Innovations
• Richa Vatsayan, founder of Sanitrust
• Astha Singh, Founder and CEO of Gramshree Kishan
• Dilkhush Kumar, Founder and CEO, RodBez
• Akash Kumar, founder of Journey Router
• Swati Singh, Deputy Manager, Deloitte

Research presentations

The conference will feature empirical research papers by renowned scientists from India and abroad. These articles will shed light on innovative approaches to governance and local development in Bihar and other regions.

Special address

Dr. S. Siddhartha, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Education, Government of Biharwill deliver a special speech providing valuable perspectives on governance and education in the state.

Networking and collaboration opportunities

The event will facilitate networking among participants, encouraging partnerships and joint efforts to promote good governance and development. Participants will have many opportunities to network, share ideas and form alliances for future initiatives.

Through scientific discussions and practical insights, the forum aims to contribute to ongoing efforts to improve management and development practices in the region.

(India CSR)