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AIGGPA was honoured to welcome Dr. Soumya Swaminathan for its Monthly Expert Lecture Series Speaking on “Food Systems and Nutrition: F

Bridging Academia and Governance | Exposure Visit to AIGGPA Law students of Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), Bhopal visited Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis (AIGGPA), Bhopal for an exposure visit on Governance & Policy Formulation Processes.

Shri Aman Mittal Joint CEO MITRA delivered a session on Alternative Financing Models for MP. He emphasized on the need of developing bankable projects, building trust with local government, efficient risk allocation and balanced contract making for effective PPP implementation.

NABARD representatives Shri Sushil Kumar and Shri VivNABARD representatives Shri Sushil Kumar & Shri Vivek Kumar led a session detailing Social Impact Bonds & Alternative Financing, sharing insights on NABARD's role as a catalytic funder driving outcome-based state funding in MP.

Dr Avneet Kaur, Director of Livelihoods for India, British Asian Trust delivered a session on "Landscape of Output Based Financing and Blended Project Financing in India" & shared experiences from the Skill Impact Bond intervention & plans for India Skills Outcomes Platform.

Prof. Kanhaiya Ahuja, Head School of Economics DAVV Indore, presented an overview of MP’s state finances, covering fiscal deficit, revenue balance, subsidies, committed expenditure, debt, budget utilisation & UCs. He also offered recommendations to address existing fiscal gaps.

Mr Sharad Pandey, Lead (Public Finance) ResGov delivered a session on “Expenditure Management: Committed Expenditure, Subsidies and Expenditure Review.” He presented a comparative sectoral analysis of MP vis-à-vis other states and recommended ways to create greater fiscal space.

Dr. Dinabandhu Sethi, IIT Hyderabad, examined MP’s GST performance and tax administration, highlighting a persistent gap in own-GST revenue collection. He underscored the need to widen the taxpayer base and strengthen tax mobilisation by benchmarking against comparable states.

Prof Ganesh Kawadia, former Head at School of Economics at DAVV, Indore shared his views on The New Devolution Method: Gains and Losses and Assessment of Financial Strength of Madhya Pradesh.

Dr @nrbmurthy73 shared insights on Fiscal Consolidation Rules and State Fiscal Issues emphasising the need for fiscal discipline, productive capital expenditure, stronger revenue mobilisation & data-driven exp rationalisation to sustain growth & strengthen MP’s fiscal position

Dr. Rajeev Dixit VC AIGGPA, in his inaugural address, emphasised the relevance of धर्मस्य मूलम अर्थम् and the need for introspection in light of the 16th Fin Comm’s recommendations. He also highlighted MP’s untapped potential beyond its traditional economic sectors.

Shri Bibhash Kumar Thakur in his welcome address highlighted MP’s growth trajectory & the need to complement it with fiscal sustainability. He touched upon 16th Fin Comm’s recommendations, revenue mobilisation & innovative financing approaches for sustainable & inclusive growth

Shri @rahul_choudhari, Principal Advisor CETI welcomed the dignitaries & participants, outlining the seminar’s key themes. He highlighted pathways for strengthening MP’s fiscal position and leveraging innovative global financing practices to support sustainable economic growth.

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Insightful session at AIGGPA with Dr. D. P. Singh (Chancellor, TISS Mumbai & Former VC, BHU, DAVV, Sagar University) & Prof. Rajeev Dixit, Vice Chairman, AIGGPA. Discussion with Centre Heads on realigning institute activities with national priorities. *#AIGGPA #GoodGovernance