Takshashila Institution

Connecting good people to good ideas and good networks — India's independent centre for public policy research and education.

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About This Community

Takshashila Institution is an independent, non-partisan think tank and graduate school of public policy, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bengaluru. Dedicated to strengthening the Indian Republic, Takshashila brings together researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to engage seriously with the challenges of governance, technology, and geopolitics. With a 10,000+ alumni network spanning four continents — including professionals, academics, civic leaders, and government officials — Takshashila is a hub for people who care deeply about India's future and want to do something about it.

What We Do

Graduate programmes in Public Policy, Defence & Foreign Affairs, and Technology Policy for working professionals
Policy research across High-Tech Geopolitics, Indo-Pacific Studies, Strategic Studies, Advanced Biology, and more
Fellowships on Pakistan & China Studies, High-Tech Geopolitics, and Law Enforcement
Nine newsletters, three podcasts (All Things Policy, Great Powers Show, Puliyabaazi), and the Indian Public Policy Review
Workshops, roundtables, and public events open to the Bengaluru community