We provide rigorous research and analysis, topical commentary and public events to explore the key challenges facing government.

We offer a space for discussion and fresh thinking to help senior politicians and civil servants think differently and bring about change.

The advancement of education in the art and science of government in India for the benefit of the public and on a non-party political basis.

The promotion of efficient civil services, public administration and public services in India by providing programmes of education, training, research and study for the public benefit and on a non-party political basis.

Practical research and learning:

Central to our approach is the integration of our research and learning programmes. Our research focuses on the big governance challenges of the day and on finding new ways to help government improve, rethink and sometimes see things differently. Our learning and development programme provides a range of opportunities to help ministers, senior civil servants and their teams to govern and lead more effectively. To help ministers, special advisers and top officials to develop further the skills and behaviours required to govern effectively, and to help opposition parties to become better prepared for political transitions and government. Read More...