Chanakya Institute of Public Leadership

Chanakya Institute of Public Leadership (CIPL) is the first of its kind public leadership training institute in India. It is a training school for future leaders inspired by the ancient Indian Wisdom. CIPL, supported by the SPM Foundation, aims to institutionalize the ancient Indian spiritual knowledge with an emphasis on its practical application in society to create a model society that can sustain for generations to come.

Current Scenario of Politics in India-

There are over 6 lakh people directly related to the political field with no formal training. Usually it is learning the job ‘on the job’ and entry into politics is largely by default or as a family legacy. Politics in India has failed to attract the best talent since there is no job security or a well-defined career path and is associated with being anti social.

Issues facing the political system in India: Some of the issues that are impeding the growth and are systemic to politics in India can be summarized as follows: - Declining values and ideals in politics - Power the only pursuit of all political parties - Leadership crisis in almost all political parties (of national stature) - Deteriorating standards in 2 out of 3 primary responsibilities of political leaders (Security, Employment/Economy, Values) - A political system that is intolerant to efficiency / effectiveness

Vision

“To transform the “Vyashti”(Individual) & “Samashti” (Society) in India leading towards “Abhyudaya”(Material prosperity) and “Nishreyas” (Spiritual wisdom) and establish it as a role model for the world". Simply put the aim is to transform the Political system in India and establish it as a role model for the world”

Mission

• To provide leaders in all walks of life for the progress of our country
• To provide professionals trained extensively in good governance who will uphold the highest standards in public life
• Bring in transformation at the individual level and at the social level (education, politics, business, law, economics and culture)
• To provide trained managers and political management thoughts soaked in the ancient Indian spiritual knowledge
• Provide dynamic leaders who can blend modern technology with the spiritual wisdom

CIPL – Beneficiaries

• Aspiring political leaders
• Existing Political leaders
• Members of existing political parties
• Students and researchers of politics (domestic as well as international)

CIPL – USP

• Residential course based on ‘Kautilya Arthashastra’ the supreme text on ‘RajNiti’ including ‘Anveekshikee’, the art of thinking
• Specialised ‘Training School’ creating value based public ‘leaders’ & political ‘entrepreneurs’
• It is a perfect blend of ancient spiritual wisdom and modern technology (Case study & Research based approach)
• The course has been created in Knowledge partnership with ‘Mumbai University’
• Teachers are - leading exponents of Arthashastra, Spiritual gurus, politicians, administrators, lawyers, economists & businessmen
• State of the art ‘Gurukul’ – No tuition fees – ‘Merit’ the only criterion for selection (upholding the ‘Guru-Shishya’ parampara)

Guru Shishya Parampara

This format enjoys several advantages over the conventional models: •Gurukul – This ancient Indian format of pedagogy would ensure that the students undergo the training in a dedicated manner and in the right ambience •Merit of the student will be the only crieterion to receive knowledge and the ‘no fee’ structure will relieve the students fron the burden of seeking a return on the investment made to undertake the course •The model will give society value based and spiritually grounded leaders •The model of imparting state of the art knowledge, unconditionally, will be a demonstrated act of selflessness for students to imbibe (Arthashastra demonstrated) •The students would revere the knowledge received from an Institute which is not created for profiteering •Institute’s alumni would be bonded to their alma mater through an unseen umbilical cord •The emphasis thus is to build a self sustaining institution of ‘Character’ and not just reputation

CIPL – Flagship Course Details

6months residential course for all aspiring public leaders and political entrepreneurs (max. students/batch – 50)

Course split into two parts

• Kautilya Arthashastra - study of the entire 6000 sutras (3months)
• Modern day politics and management techniques (3months)

Minimum eligibility – graduate in any discipline with 50% marks Selection through written test, personal interview and discussions

CIPL & University of Mumbai

The residential training programme will be conducted in the University of Mumbai (Kalina Campus) in collaboration with the Department of Philosophy.

CIPL – Course Part I

• Chanakya’s political strategies (Based on Kautilya Arthashastra) 
• History and background of Chanakya
• Why Chanakya in modern day governance and politics ?
• Chanakya’s 7 pillars for governing a country
• Aanveekshikee the science of thinking (Building strategy)
• Chanakya in political leadership and management
• Case studies of Chanakya’s era – Alexander, Ashoka, Chandragupta Maurya
• Foreign policies
• The 8th pillar

CIPL – Course Part II

• Modern day management techniques
• Role of a politician?
• Regional segmentation and Demographics
• Historical Aspect, Civics (not older than 20 years)
• Proceedings of Parliament (e.g. why only few bills are passed during a term)
• Presentation and oratory skills including media handling
• Roles of Government institutes - What do they do?
• Basics of administration (as taught to IAS personnel)
• Basic ‘Must knows’ (Whom to address administrative issues etc.)
• Case studies (political strategy and problem solving)
• How to start a political party?

CIPL – Funding

Gurukul model sustained through generous donations. Donors drawn from Individuals/Corporate who wish to make a difference to their country. Option to Fund a student(s) or an entire batch or make general donations

References

External links

For More Details Visit http://www.ciplmumbai.in

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