The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, unveiled a landmark publication, “Viksit Bharat@2047: Governance Transformed”, during the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025. The book, part of the IIAS Public Governance Series, provides a comprehensive exploration of India’s public administration, offering a strategic roadmap for achieving developed nation status by 2047.
“Viksit Bharat@2047: Governance Transformed” delves into the historical evolution, contemporary challenges, and future prospects of public administration in India. It examines the complexities of governance across federal, state, and local levels, addressing critical themes such as digital transformation, citizen-centric governance, social justice, gender inclusion, and climate change. The book also provides detailed insights into key policy sectors, including health, education, rural and urban development, agriculture, and international relations.
Authored by a team of experts with deep knowledge of India’s governance landscape, the book blends academic rigor with practical insights. It serves as an authoritative reference for early-career civil servants, policymakers, government administrators, and academics worldwide.
The IIAS Public Governance Series aims to make its scholarly content widely accessible, with volumes available for free as e-books and for purchase in paperback. As IIAS approaches its centenary in 2030, this publication marks an important milestone in its mission to foster global knowledge exchange in public governance.
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We are pleased to announce that candidacies are now open for the EGPA Steering Committee, including the position of President. As part of a vibrant and growing community of public administration scholars and practitioners, this is an opportunity to take an active role in steering EGPA’s future directions.
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3 July 2025
The first month of Voruganti Srinivas's (India) presidency at the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) has been marked by an intense agenda focused on building a more united, innovative, and globally connected institution. Since his election on June 3, Srinivas, who also serves as Secretary of India's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), has demonstrated a strong commitment to dialogue and collaboration, laying the groundwork for his tenure.
1 July 2025
The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) invites the Co-Chairs of the EGPA Permanent Study Groups (PSG) to a pivotal meeting on July 2, 2025, aimed at launching a renewed, open, and forward-looking dialogue between IIAS and EGPA.