Rashtram School of Public Leadership, RU

17/06/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐡 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬?

The answer is far more complex than conventional political narratives suggest.

In the first public insight from the upcoming RSPL Pilgrim Survey - Mahakumbh 2025, faculty members Arunoday Majumder and Manjistha Banerji examine the beliefs, values, and political attitudes of 1,415 pilgrims surveyed across 27 sectors of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

The survey reveals a generation that is deeply religious, highly educated, politically engaged, and often internally contradictory. It highlights how strong faith can coexist with support for certain social reforms, how electoral preferences do not always translate into ideological conformity, and how young Indians are negotiating questions of identity, tradition, citizenship, and modernity in nuanced ways.

At a time when political discourse often reduces voters to simplistic categories, the survey offers a richer understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping India's evolving political landscape.

This article is the first public snippet from the Rashtram Maha Kumbh 2025 Survey Report, a comprehensive study funded by the Rashtram School of Public Leadership, Rishihood University, which will be released later this month.

Read the article and stay tuned for the full report: https://theprint.in/opinion/maha-kumbh-pilgrims-young-indian-voters/2955404/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Soumya Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Rishihood University

The RSPL Pilgrim Survey-Maha Kumbh 2025 was conducted across 27 sectors between January and February 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It surveyed 1,415 pilgrims.

11/06/2026

We are delighted to have Koan Advisory join the 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔 as our Engagement Partner.

Koan Advisory is a leading public policy and strategic advisory firm working at the intersection of government, business, and society.

Through this partnership, delegates will gain exposure to contemporary policy challenges, stakeholder engagement, and the practical dimensions of policy consulting and advisory work.

To learn more about Koan, visit: https://www.koanadvisory.com/

Also do check out 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Rishihood University

09/06/2026

We are proud to welcome the Public Affairs Forum of India as the Industry Partner for the 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔.

As India's premier platform for public affairs professionals, PAFI has played a significant role in fostering meaningful dialogue between government, industry, and civil society.

Through this partnership, delegates will gain valuable insights into the evolving world of public affairs, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and the interface between business and government.

To learn more about PAFI, visit: https://pafi.in/

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Rishihood University

09/06/2026

𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

This is your final chance to be part of the 10th Edition of India's oldest residential BootCamp in Public Policy, Governance, and Public Leadership.

Over 15 immersive days, you'll engage with policymakers, bureaucrats, diplomats, academics, and industry leaders while participating in policy simulations, debates, institutional visits, field immersions, and real-world governance discussions.

If you've been considering applying, don't wait any longer.

Apply Now: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/

The next 15 days could change your perspective and perhaps your future.



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Rishihood University

07/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that the 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐈𝐒𝐁), will be joining the𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔 as our 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫.

As part of this collaboration, delegates will have the unique opportunity to learn directly from senior ISB faculty and engage with foundational concepts in 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 & 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲.

These sessions will provide participants with a strong academic grounding while helping them understand how policy decisions are designed, evaluated, and implemented in the real world.

To learn more about the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, visit: https://www.isb.edu/faculty-and-research/bharti-institute-of-public-policy

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Soumya Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Suresh Prabhu | Rishihood University

06/06/2026

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟑 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔

Time is running out.

In just 3 days, admissions for the 10th Edition of Policy BootCamp ’26 will close.

Don't miss your chance to be part of India's oldest and most prestigious residential BootCamp in Public Policy.

Apply Now: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Soumya Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Rishihood University

06/06/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

At Policy BootCamp’ 26, you don't just learn about public policy—you learn how decisions are made, how institutions function, and how ideas can shape society.

Through policy simulations, debates, field immersions, hackathons, institutional visits, and interactions with policymakers, bureaucrats, diplomats, and thought leaders, delegates develop the skills to think critically, lead confidently, and create meaningful impact.

Join India's oldest and most prestigious BootCamp in Public Policy, Governance & Public Leadership.

Date: 13–28 June 2026
Venue: Rishihood University
Apply Now: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Soumya Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Rishihood University

04/06/2026

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭

As we celebrate the 10th edition of Policy BootCamp, we are excited to welcome applications from across the world.

Over the years, Policy BootCamp has brought together aspiring policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and public leaders from diverse backgrounds.

This year, we are seeing growing interest from participants beyond India, with applications already coming in from countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal and the United Kingdom.

If you're passionate about public policy, governance, leadership, and creating meaningful impact, we invite you to be part of this unique 15-day residential public policy learning experience.

Apply Now: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Soumya Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Rishihood University

03/06/2026

When Nikita Jain, IES attended the first edition of Policy BootCamp in 2015, it opened her first window into the world of public policy and governance. Through interactions with leading policymakers and practitioners, she gained valuable insights, built lifelong friendships, and discovered a field that would go on to shape her career.

Today, as a Deputy Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Nikita looks back at Policy BootCamp as an important milestone in her journey into public service and policy leadership.

Could Policy BootCamp be the start of your journey too?

Apply for the 10th Edition of Policy BootCamp ’26: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Soumya Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | | Rishihood University

03/06/2026

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟒 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 ’𝟐𝟔

The countdown has begun. In just 4 days, the admissions window for the 10th Edition of Policy BootCamp ’26 will close.

If you've been thinking about exploring a career in public policy, governance, consulting, politics, development, research, or public leadership—this is your moment.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of one of India's oldest and most prestigious bootcamps in Public Policy, Governance, and Public Leadership.

Apply Now: https://rishihood.edu.in/policy-bootcamp/



Shobhit Mathur | Sahil Aggarwal | Soumya Aggarwal | Saurabh Basu Chowdhury | Rishihood University