Public Policy's
Centre for Innovation & Sustainability
The Centre for Innovation & Sustainability (CIS) emerges as a pivotal force within the Public Policy vertical at Project Statecraft, embodying a commitment to dynamic progress and change.
At its essence, CIS seeks to harness the enthusiasm and intellectual diversity of college students, irrespective of their field, fostering an environment where passion converges with productivity
CIS is dedicated to cultivating an environment that stimulates dynamic learning and problem-solving, encouraging young minds to actively participate in shaping the future.
Mission
Empowering the next generation, our mission is to usher in a wave of fresh initiatives that not only expand the horizons of Innovation & Sustainability but also offer a diverse set of experiential opportunities for our interns.
Vision
To lead the discourse on initiatives and measures to tackle pressing environmental challenges, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient world.
Through these efforts, we aim to inspire a sense of responsibility and commitment to sustainable practices among our peers and the broader community.
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Collaboration
Economics of Olympics, Environmental Benefits and Legacy:
A Case Study of London 2012 and
Rio 2016
Authored by Zeeshan Ali, Nandini Vansia, Shreya Shukla, Kabir Singh
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Centre for Innovation and Sustainability
The Paris Olympics is done and dusted, but the legacy of the Olympic Games remains embroiled with questions of uncertainty in terms of infrastructural costs, environmental concerns, etc. Research Paper aims to examine the economics of the Olympics, with special emphasis on comparative analysis on the Olympics hosted by developing and developed countries, along with a study of the negative and positive effects of hosting it.
Contact Us
Our centre thrives on partnerships that drive impactful change. For internship opportunities and collaboration inquiries, please reach out to us at innovationsustainability.psc@gmail.com.
Our Team
Program Lead
Nandini is currently a third-year student, pursuing an Economics major in Research. She’s passionate about sustainability, ESG, Governance, and renewable energy.
She has worked with a startup on strategizing an end-to-end go-to-market strategy for residential solar.
She is also the president of Girl Up, Amity School of Economics. She naturally leads different teams, guides them to impactful initiatives, and turns ideas into action. Her leadership style is defined by a blend of strategic thinking, empathy, and a commitment to empowering those around her.
Apart from her work pursuits, she is a personal growth and development aficionado, a dedicated tennis player, and an athlete.
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Armaan Choudhary is an incoming SBI Youth For India Fellow, 2024, currently, working as an intern (policy consulting) at Chase India. He is an undergaduate in BA (Hons) in Political Science, from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. He has previously worked as a legislative intern at the Office of Dr. Amar Patnaik, Member of the Rajya Sabha, as a fellow at Youth Internet Governance Forum India, and as Program Host of the Digital Champions Program at Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC). He also worked as the Vice President of Enactus Kirori Mal College managing three projects in Delhi NCR on the theme of social entrepreneurship. His interest lies in the field of public policy, (Internet Governance, Health, Education) and international relations.​​​​
Current Cohort of Interns
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Aditya Prakash Magdum is a final year Public Policy postgraduate student at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru. He is particularly interested in the areas of Urban Development, Digital Governance and Policy Evaluation and Intervention. He hails from Kerala and Maharashtra and is well exposed to all regions of the country throughout his childhood. In his free time, he likes to watch films and read fiction thrillers.
