policy formulation & Implementation
Course Objective
- Formulate evidence-based recommendations.
- Study Indian case studies of policy implementation.
- Design implementation strategies and monitoring plans.
- Identify stakeholders and apply effective engagement strategies.
- Use policy analysis tools (cost-benefit, feasibility, impact assessments).
- Understand Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and their role in implementation.
- Analyze political, economic, social, and administrative factors influencing policy design and execution.
- Understand the complete public policy cycle, with a focus on formulation and implementation in the Indian context.
Week 2: Policy Implementation
Day 1–2
- Top – down vs. bottom-up
- Street-level bureaucracy
- Learning & coordination
Day 3–4
- Challenges: red tape, politics, inequality
- Resource constraints & accountability
- Guest Lecture by a policy officer
Day 5
- Logic models, results frameworks
- Tech-enabled implementation (Aadhaar, DBT)
- Communication for implementers
Day 6 (Workshop)
- Group: Build implementation plan for policy brief
Week 3
Day 1 (Prep):
- PRIs in Uttarakhand & Himachal
- Schemes: MGNREGA, PMAY-G, Mid-Day Meal
- Role of Gram Sabha
- Guest Lecture from Rural Dev. Department
Day 2 (Fieldwork Methodology):
- Interview skills + safety brief
- Ethics, community interaction, focus groups
Day 3-6 (Visits):
- Visits to Panchayats in Dehradun & Sirmaur
- Meet elected reps, secretaries, beneficiaries
- Observe facilities & hold informal discussions
- Collect qualitative data on real schemes
- Daily debriefs and peer reflection
Day 6 (Workshop)
- Group: Build implementation plan for policy brief
Day 7 (Optional)
- Data synthesis, note compilation, project planning
Week 4
Day 1-2
- M&E types: process, impact
- Indicators, community audits
- Indian evaluation case studies
Day 3
- Policy feedback loops & adaptive governance
- Innovation and resilience in public policy
Day 4
- Policy communication, advocacy
- Writing policy briefs, media engagement
Day 5
- Future of policy: AI, SDGs, Globalization
- Participatory governance
Day 6
- Group presentation of full project
- Discussion, wrap-up, feedback, certificates
pedagogy
- Interactive Lectures
- Case studies (India & Global)
- Group Projects
- Panchayat Field Immersion
- Debates & Simulations
- Mentorship Sessions
- Workshops & Practical Exercises
- Guest Speakers (policy implementers, field leaders)
Resources Provided
- Reading: Textbooks, govt reports, academic articles
- Guest Speakers: Govt officials, Panchayat leaders, development workers
- Classrooms with AV, internet
Basic computer access for research
Faculty: Scholars & practitioners (NGOs, govt, think tanks)
Field visit logistics
- Transport
- Permissions from govt offices
- Translators/facilitators
- Safety arrangements
evaluation & Certification
- Evaluation Component
- Active Participation– 20Marks
- Workshop Deliverables – 30 Marks
- Field Visit Reflection/Report – 30 Marks
- Final Group Presentation –20 Marks
- Peer Feedback –10 Marks
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