Anant National University’s Centre for Public Policy launches its first Policy Compendium; an anthology of government policies. The compendium is prepared by the Centre for Public Policy at Anant National University, Ahmedabad. The launch event was graced by Chief Guest Sachin Parikh, joint director, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat and Anunaya Chaubey, Provost of Anant National University, as per the press release.
The compendium comprises 16 policies of the Government of India ranging from transportation, urban development, skill development, design and culture. This document is intended to be a ready reckoner of policies and is aimed towards enhancing awareness of policy issues and nudging the students and faculty members to come up with their policy proposals and solutions.
“I am glad that the Centre has come up with a compendium of public policies. This compendium will act as a ready reckoner of public policies for Anant students and faculty and enlighten them on the role of these policies in shaping the future of their profession. The chapters within this compendium serve as an invaluable resource for policymakers, urban planners, architects, designers and all those passionate about shaping the future of our built environment,” Anunaya Chaubey, Provost of Anant National University, said.
As per the release, the Centre for Public Policy at Anant National University is a one-of-its-kind initiative in a design school and is set up collaboratively by Anant National University and Community, a think-tank based out of New Delhi. An exercise in bringing in interdisciplinarity in education, the Centre works towards training Anant students in the area of public policy.
“The Centre for Public Policy at Anant National University holds a unique and innovative position in the landscape of higher education in India. By training architects, designers, and climate activists in public policy, the Centre not only breaks new ground but also paves the way for a generation of professionals equipped with a holistic understanding of the intersection between design, climate, and public governance. Today, as we unveil the Compendium of Indian Government Policies, we are witnessing the culmination of a vision that goes beyond the traditional boundaries of academia,” Sachin Parikh, joint director, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, said.