Intersection of Democracy
Federalism,Finance & Development
“Intersections of Democracy: Federalism, Finances & Development” will convene leaders, experts, and practitioners to deliberate on how India’s democratic institutions are evolving to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The conference will explore the dynamic interplay between federal structures, fiscal policies, and development priorities, emphasizing their role in shaping inclusive and sustainable growth.
As India charts its path towards 2047, questions of financial resilience, equitable development, and cooperative federalism become ever more critical. This dialogue offers a platform for sharing perspectives, best practices, and policy innovations that can strengthen governance and empower communities. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from across government, academia, and industry, the summit seeks to foster meaningful conversations and actionable insights for building a stronger, more resilient democracy.
Speakers
Mr Sameer Kochhar
Chairman
SKOCH Group
Prof S Mahendra Dev
Chairman
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)
Prof R Kavita Rao
Director
National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP)
Dr M Ramchandran
Distinguished Fellow, SDF
and Former Secretary,
Government of India
Events Day
Topic
Intersection of Democracy – Federalism, Finance & Development
Mr Sharad Sharma, Co-Founder, iSPIRT Foundation
Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convener, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch
Mr L Venkata Subramaniam, Quantum India Lead, IBM
Prof. S. Mahendra Dev, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)
Ms Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India; Head, Customer Innovation Services, SAP
Dr Bhasker Chatterjee, Former Secretary, Government of India, Present Chairman, National Sustainability Reporting and Disclosure, Standards Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)