IIAS Director General, Dr. Sofiane Sahraoui, warmly welcomed Mr. Puneet Yadav and Mr. Sardendu Kumar Pandey, IIAS State Member Representatives from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, at the IIAS headquarters, on December 16th, 2024.

This courtesy visit underscored the strong ties between IIAS and the Indian Government and focused on exploring avenues for deeper collaboration in advancing administrative reforms and public governance. A significant highlight of the meeting was the upcoming IIAS Conference, the IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025, to be hosted in New Delhi from February 10-14, 2025, a landmark event that promises to bring together global experts and thought leaders in public administration.

The visit reflects a shared commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in public administration, aligned with IIAS's mission of improving public governance research, education, and practice.