& GOVERNANCE FOR
THE NEXT GENERATION
Professor Himanshu Rai, Director IIM Indore, addressing Mukherjee Fellows at an interactive event
Mukherjee Fellows of the 2023-24 cohort on a visit to the parliament.
Mukherjee Fellowship
Inside India's Decision-Making Ecosystem
Gain direct exposure to policymakers, governance institutions, and political leadership while developing the skills required to contribute meaningfully to public life.
About PPGF
Building Pathways Into Public Leadership
The Policy, Politics and Governance Foundation (PPGF) prepares the next generation of leaders by creating meaningful opportunities to engage with India’s policy, political, and governance ecosystem.
Through fellowships, internships, and intellectual initiatives, participants gain practical exposure to institutions, decision-making processes, and public leadership.
Our programs bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world governance, helping participants understand how ideas become policy and how institutions shape national development.
Our Flagship
Programmes
Every journey into public leadership begins differently. Some seek to work alongside policymakers, others are drawn to political strategy, while some are driven by research and ideas. PPGF’s flagship programs offer distinct pathways that combine learning, mentorship, and practical exposure to help participants navigate India’s policy, political, and governance ecosystem.
Mukherjee Fellowship (MF)
Experience governance from the inside.
Gain direct exposure to policymakers, governance institutions, and public leadership while developing the analytical and practical skills required to understand how decisions shape society.
- Institutional Exposure
- Policy Research
- Governance Engagement
- Leadership Development
Accelerating India Fellowship
Ideas that shape the future.
Designed for researchers and thinkers, this fellowship supports meaningful work on politics, governance, public policy, and institutional development through mentorship and intellectual engagement.
Designed for researchers and thinkers, this fellowship supports meaningful work on politics, governance, public policy, and institutional development through mentorship and intellectual engagement.
- Policy Research
- Long-Form Writing
- Thought Leadership
- Expert Mentorship
ICPC
Understand the strategy behind politics.
Explore the worlds of political consulting, campaign management, governance research, and public communication through structured learning and practical assignments.
Explore the worlds of political consulting, campaign management, governance research, and public communication through structured learning and practical assignments.
- Political Consulting
- Campaign Strategy
- Public Messaging
- Governance Research
From Participants
To Practitioners
What begins as curiosity about policy, politics, or governance often evolves into a meaningful contribution to public life. Meet the alumni who are transforming knowledge into leadership and shaping India’s future from within its institutions.
Discover the PPGF alumni making an impact across India.
Select a state to explore their journeys and contributions.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Anirudh Badoni
The Mukherjee Fellowship was a transformative experience, deepening my understanding of governance, policymaking, international relations, and economic and political dynamics. The rigorous training and diverse cohort offered invaluable insights, equipping me with the skills to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the policy landscape.
Anand Sinha
Joined this fellowship with high expectations, I’m thrilled that it has exceeded them. The training provided deep insights into policy-making and politics, from booth-level to national dynamics. That coupled with the deputation, where theory meets practice, make the experience immersive, enriching, and invaluable for a political consultant’s growth.
Abhijeet Singh Kushwah
I am Abhijeet, a former UPSC aspirant. Through the Mukherjee Fellowship, I channelled my rigour into policymaking, analysing CAG reports to derive insights on fiscal governance and accountability. My work advises stakeholders on data-driven reforms, transforming audits into equitable policy outcomes.
Bharati Agarwal
The Fellowship equipped me with the tools to understand the nuances of politics and policy in a better manner. For me it has acted not just as a stepping stone, but also as a launch pad for my career through the first hand interactions with the government and its machinery.
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