The Government of Karnataka plans to implement multiple high-impact program initiatives over the next 2 years, to not just warrant our ascend in the SDG rankings, but have Karnataka on the forefront of the SDG leadership board. The value brought by spirited professionals who can strategize and execute large scale statewide projects is immense and helps us to realize our vision.
Shri P Ravi Kumar IAS
Former Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka
I can see that the Indian Administrative Fellowship is an innovative programme in which the best talent with credible academic achievements and potential for large scale transformation are invited to work with us in furthering our impact across SDGs through structured interventions. We are excited to welcome the KA/21 fellows and look forward to engage with them to enable a better quality of life and livelihood for millions in the state.
Dr. Shalini Rajneesh IAS
Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Planning, Programme Monitoring and Statistics, Government of Karnataka
I can see that the Indian Administrative Fellowship is an innovative programme in which the best talent with credible academic achievements and potential for large scale transformation are invited to work with us in furthering our impact across SDGs through structured interventions. We are excited to welcome the KA/21 fellows and look forward to engage with them to enable a better quality of life and livelihood for millions in the state.
Dr. Shalini Rajneesh IAS
Additional Chief Secretary,
Department of Planning, Programme Monitoring and Statistics,
Government of Karnataka
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KA/21

About Karnataka Cohort

The success of the inaugural cohort in Karnataka validated the power of collaborative efforts between senior private-sector executives and visionary civil servants. The second cohort was launched in the state in July '23 with 10 Fellows working on critical state-wide initiatives across 9 departments with the aim to accelerate the pace of technology adoption and innovation in the system.

KA/21 Valedictory Ceremony

The inaugural cohort of The/Nudge IAF graduated from the program, post a succesful 18 month term anchored in delivering impact interventions in collaboration with critical departments in the Government of Karnataka. The felicitation ceremony was done in the presence of the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka Thaawar Chand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan.

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Projects

Finance

#UnlockingEconomicPotential

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Industries and Commerce

#BolsteringMSMEEcosystem

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Planning, Programme Monitoring, & Statistics

#DataInformedActions

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Rural Development

#StrengtheningLocal Governance

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School Education

#EnhancingFoundationalLiteracy

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Skill Development

#FinancialInclusion

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Women & Child Development

#Nutrition4All

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Women & Child Development

#SystemsEmpoweringWomen

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Youth Empowerment

#EmpowerTheNextGen

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administrative reforms

assessing the current administrative practices & policies), study domestic & international best practices and work towards designing & improving for resource efficiency metrics.

agriculture

assessment & implementation of precision farming in agriculture using AI & geospatial technology.

chief secretary's office

administrative landscape assessment and governance redesign from a macro lens.

education

redesigning and implementing frameworks to make secondary & higher secondary education more aligned to the needs of the economy.

e-governance

reviewing the current IT infrastructure and redesigning for optimization; considering the future landscape for robust cybersecurity and big-data integration.

horticulture

assessment, redesign and implementation of robust post-harvest management including value chain development for horticulture commodities.

planning, program & statistics

setting up a strong support ecosystem across all departments paving the way for outperforming on Karnataka’s SDG 2030 goals.

panchayati raj

optimising organisational development of local rural bodies - process, service delivery and public grievances.

rural development

targeted implementation to enable access and metering of water connection with a sustained focus towards water conservation.

skill development

assessing & revitalising livelihood mission (NRLM) in the state.

social welfare

gap identification in nutrition centric data accessibility and enabling real time data capture with deep tech integration.

state planning commission

planning & implementation of policies &programmes with a keen focus towards critical SDG goals alignment.

Agriculture

#DigitizationinAgriculture

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Employment Generation & Training

#RevampingSkilling

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Finance

#ImprovingFiscalHealth

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Governance Reforms & Public Greivances

#GovTechReforms

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Higher Education

#CareerReadyYouth

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Local Government

#SustainableUrbanDevt

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Power

#RethinkingPowerReforms

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School Education

#Innovation4Education

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Tourism

#BuildingBrandPunjab

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Industries and Commerce

#BoostingExports

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Administrative Reforms

#ReformingKarnatakaAdministration

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Agriculture

#InnovativeAgri

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Finance

#UnlockingEconomicPotential

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Industries and Commerce

#BolsteringMSMEEcosystem

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Agriculture

#AgriTechReforms

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Planning, Programme Monitoring, & Statistics

#DataInformedActions

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Education

#Education2Employability

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Rural Development

#StrengtheningLocal Governance

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Horticulture

#ReformingHorticultureValueChain

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School Education

#EnhancingFoundationalLiteracy

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Skill Development

#FinancialInclusion

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Infrastructure Development

#ValueCreationthroughAssetMonetisation

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Women & Child Development

#Nutrition4All

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Panchayat Raj

#StrengtheningLocalRuralAdministration

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Women & Child Development

#SystemsEmpoweringWomen

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Rural Development

#WaterAccess4All

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Skill Development

#RevitalisingNRLM

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Youth Empowerment

#EmpowerTheNextGen

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State Planning Commission

#DataDrivenGovernance

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Women & Child Development

#TechEnabledNutrition4All

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Focus Area 1

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Focus Area2

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Testimonials

How many lives can we live in our single life? This was the question which made me take the role after exiting redBus. I wanted to experience the life of working for our country by being a part of the Government. I am glad I made that decision. Not only could I affect a permanent change that I could call mine, but also I could gain valuable insights and relations that are so helpful in my professional career later.

Phanindra Sama

Cofounder, Redbus
Former CIO, Government of Telangana

We cannot deal with our diverse and complex problems without focusing on fixing the basics and investing in public infrastructure. In the digital age, infrastructure no longer means just roads, bridges and highways but also digital platforms that create the conditions for innovation at scale.

Nandan Nilekani

Cofounder and Chairman, Infosys
Founding Chairman UIDAI (Aadhaar)

How many lives can we live in our single life? This was the question which made me take the role after exiting redBus. I wanted to experience the life of working for our country by being a part of the Government. I am glad I made that decision. Not only could I affect a permanent change that I could call mine, but also I could gain valuable insights and relations that are so helpful in my professional career later.

Phanindra Sama

Cofounder, Redbus
Former CIO, Government of Telangana

We cannot deal with our diverse and complex problems without focusing on fixing the basics and investing in public infrastructure. In the digital age, infrastructure no longer means just roads, bridges and highways but also digital platforms that create the conditions for innovation at scale.

Nandan Nilekani

Cofounder and Chairman, Infosys
Founding Chairman UIDAI (Aadhaar)

Impact Stories

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Top IT honchos give up prime careers to work for Karnataka government

September 18, 2023

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The/Nudge fellowship for govt-business collaboration

March 10, 2023

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Karnataka govt and The/Nudge Institute jointly launch the second cohort of Indian Administrative Fellowship

March 10, 2023

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