Archive · 4 Sep 2026
IIM Bangalore Conference Examines Public Policy and Self-Reliance
IIM Bangalore held a large meeting about public policy and development.
The meeting focused on the idea of “Atmanirbhar Bharat,” which means building a more self-reliant India.
Researchers and policy experts came together to share their work.
They discussed subjects such as technology, manufacturing, education, health and trade.
Many people submitted research papers to the conference.
Only some papers were chosen for full talks or poster displays.
Ashok Kumar Lahiri spoke about how India can become stronger in manufacturing and global trade.
Other experts discussed digital services, small businesses, skills, sustainability and cooperation with Africa.
The XXI International Conference on Public Policy & Management is taking place at IIM Bangalore from September 2 to 4, 2026, according to one article.
Organised by the Centre for Public Policy, the conference is themed “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and focuses on self-reliant development.
Of 490 research paper submissions, 76 were selected for full presentations and 64 for poster presentations.
Research themes include manufacturing, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, labour, trade and sustainability.
A keynote by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri examined India’s manufacturing competitiveness and participation in global value chains.
- Who
- Researchers, academics and policy practitioners, including Ashok Kumar Lahiri and experts from international organisations, participated.
- What
- The XXI International Conference on Public Policy & Management discussed public policy research, development and self-reliant development pathways.
- When
- September 2 to 4; the second article specifies 2026, while the first does not give a year.
- Where
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore in Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- To present research, exchange perspectives and examine policy approaches related to India’s self-reliance and development.
- Organiser
- Centre for Public Policy at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
- Theme
- “Atmanirbhar Bharat”
- Research submissions
- 490 papers
- Full presentations
- 76 papers
- Poster presentations
- 64 papers
- Keynote speaker
- Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog
- Keynote topic
- Manufacturing-sector leapfrogging and participation in global value chains
