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Session of Friday, 28 August 2026 Public policy and public systems

You Can Make It Happen

Mr. Anil Swarup (Retd. IAS)
Mr. Anil Swarup (Retd. IAS)
Former Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India

The inaugural LIST lecture by Mr. Anil Swarup (Retd. IAS) explored how good ideas can be translated into effective action by understanding the political, social, administrative and institutional context in which they operate. Drawing on his experience in public service, he highlighted the importance of building trust, communicating effectively and creating the conditions necessary for ideas to succeed.

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4 Sep 2026 Social protection and entitlements

Designing Citizen Centric Grievance Redressal Frameworks

Mr Nikhil Dey
Mr Nikhil Dey
Social Activist and Founding Member, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS)

The session with Mr. Nikhil Dey explored how grievance redressal systems can be designed to be truly citizen-centric, responsive and accountable. Drawing on the RTI movement and grassroots experiences, the discussion highlighted social audits, institutional accountability, accessible processes and the need to ensure that technology does not exclude citizens from accessing their rights.

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