ICPPM 2025 Concludes in Patna with Focus on Climate Resilience, Public Policy, and Localising SDGs

Patna: The third edition of the International Conference on Public Policy and Management (ICPPM 2025) concluded on Thursday at the Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP), marking the end of two days of intensive discussions on climate resilience, evidence-based policymaking, and the localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The final day featured two parallel technical sessions that brought together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The first session focused on climate change and sustainability in industry and agriculture, with presentations examining rural livelihoods, labour migration, environmental risks, and food security. The discussions offered multi-sectoral approaches to integrating climate action into India’s development agenda.

The second session assessed the impact of public policy across diverse sectors, including education reform, infrastructure, women in the informal economy, green mobility, and digital safety. Researchers underscored the importance of data-driven policy design and evaluation, particularly in agriculture and climate adaptation.

In the afternoon, a high-level panel titled “Localising SDGs: Evidence from the Field” explored strategies for aligning global goals with local priorities. Moderated by Dr Sudhanshu Kumar of the Bihar Institute of Public Finance and Policy, the panel featured voices from Panchayati Raj Institutions, academia, civil society, and frontline health workers, including ASHAs. Drawing on field-level insights from Bihar and other states, the discussion highlighted participatory governance, community ownership, and institutional capacity as key to successful localisation efforts.

Delivering the valedictory address, Prof Dr S. Ganapathy Venkatasubramanian of Anna University, Chennai, spoke on the importance of legal frameworks and environmental governance in achieving long-term sustainability. He emphasised the need for enforceable regulation and inter-institutional collaboration to address the climate crisis.

A summary of the conference proceedings was presented by Prof Sibananda Senapati of CIMP, who reflected on the range of research shared and the collaborative energy that defined the event. CIMP Director Prof (Dr) Rana Singh felicitated the delegates and commended the organising team. The conference closed with a vote of thanks from Prof Debabrata Samanta, Assistant Professor at CIMP and Convenor of ICPPM 2025, who acknowledged the contributions of all participants and partners.

The two-day conference served as a platform for dialogue between academia and policymakers, and reinforced the growing emphasis on local action as a pathway to global sustainability.