This course will introduce students to the domain of urban planning. It is meant to provide students with knowledge on the historic development of urban planning through theories and concepts of planning. The course will also give an insight into the overall urban planning practice in the country, and familiarise them with the urban governance framework and the constitutional provisions that the urban policy developers have to consider. The subject will discuss key issues like housing for poor, waste management, etc. and sustainable approach towards infrastructure planning and public transportation.
- Teacher: Vanisree Ramanathan
- Teacher: Sreenath Namboodiri
- Teacher: Nithin Ramakrishnan
Course Description:
This course is offered as a specialisation to the students to understand the International and national human rights principles applicable to businesses. This course addresses recent developments in linking business practices and human rights (including corporate social responsibility (CSR)) within the UN and in other international organisations, and focusses on the efforts in making human rights an important normative framework for the conduct of business in different societal and political contexts. By understanding and analysing the ethical issues from human rights perspective in the existing corporate governance model, this course will equip them to be experts in advising business clients or Implementing human rights within the firms.
- Teacher: Vanisree Ramanathan
This course presents an introduction to the Health System in India and the World. Robust health policy will make ways to enhance the quality of life. The course will provide a framework for developing and analysing a range of health policy issues. It will enable students to comprehend the social, political and economic aspects of health policy.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the concepts and practices of the organisation of the healthcare system in India.
- To understand different facets of public health through the study of healthcare programmes and current policies.
- To understand the role of public policy in achieving positive health outcomes in public health.
- To provide a scaffolding knowledge on the Health Insurance.
- To equip students to do independent research on health-related policies.
- Teacher: Sreenath Namboodiri
- Teacher: Vanisree Ramanathan
The course Idea of Development: Theory and Praxis lays a foundation for the future leaders on various theories of development to strive for better social transformation. The students will gain knowledge and understanding of development praxis and garner deeper insights about current research and development works.
- Teacher: Vanisree Ramanathan
An authentic research defines the quality of the Policy Paper and a popular policy is derived from facts and figures. This paper on Research Methodology will provide the foundation for research and take students through the basics of research design to advanced research techniques. This course will prepare students to evaluate the quality of existing research and pursue studies of their interest by addressing questions and applying techniques relevant to that subject.
- Teacher: Vanisree Ramanathan
Development of a state is greatly attributed to its governance. The Constitution acts as a fundamental guide to which the policy has to be aligned. It is inevitable for a Public Policy student to have a comprehensive understanding of the Indian Constitution to intervene in the problems that demand solution in the continuous process of policymaking. This paper will also explore the key actors, institutions, regimes, processes and norms of governance.
Through case studies and discussions, it will examine how the aspects of Fundamental Rights and reforms are circumscribed in this process. It will critically analyse the role of regulatory bodies and the emerging regulators in the market. The modules also give thrust to deliver competing perspectives of Public, Private and Non-profit managements and analyse the sources, security, risk and consequences of policymaking- Teacher: Vanisree Ramanathan
A public policy by enlarge is determined to cater to the economic interest of the public or the state. The objective of the paper ‘Economics for Policymaking’ is to equip students with the fundamental conceptual foundation of micro and macroeconomics by providing concrete examples of their application in real time. The course will enhance students’ knowledge on the implications of fiscal and monetary policies in the economy. On completion of the course, students will acquire the ability to critically examine the economic policy and look beyond the first stage of the impact of policy outcomes.
The subject will expose students to the realms of free market and state protection economies. It will explore the government’s role in a state, the implications of government intervention in a market economy and the rationale behind government’s intervention, despite it causing market failure. Broadly, it will explain the role of the government in the economy and apply basic macro and micro theoretical questions in answering important policy questions- Teacher: Vanisree Ramanathan
This course will offer an understanding of the rudimentary aspects of Public Policy and its making. The subject will give students a space to redefine their idea of policymaking and provide a comprehensive knowledge in various disciplines that are relevant to the context. An in-depth reading into the subject coupled with field engagements and practical understanding drive students to challenge the existing lectures/theories of Public Policy.
This course on ‘Fundamentals of Public Policymaking: Paradigm and Practice’ will take the students to different schools of thoughts in Public Policy, relevance of this discipline, evolution and phases along with values and ethics. Students will also develop an understanding of the institutional environment and grammar of public action. For the aspiring change makers, this paper is pertinent in identifying their domain area of intervention as a policymaker- Teacher: Vanisree Ramanathan