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The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Dharwad branch, and the Department of Economics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, are jointly hosting a one-day conference on “Emerging Trends in Public Policy” on Tuesday. Former Karnataka Governor’s Secretary Vijayakumar Torgal will deliver the keynote address. The conference aims to provide a platform for academics, administrators, and scholars to discuss public policy’s role in sustainable development, inclusivity, and reducing regional imbalances in India.

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Dharwad to Host Conference on Emerging Trends in Public Policy

Belagavi, October 26, 2025: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Local Branch, Dharwad, in collaboration with the Post-Graduate Department of Economics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, will host a one-day conference on “Emerging Trends in Public Policy” this Tuesday. The event aims to bring together academics, administrators, and scholars to discuss the evolving landscape of public policy in India.

Former Secretary to the Governor of Karnataka, Vijayakumar Torgal, will deliver the keynote address at the conference, scheduled to take place at Lecture Hall No. 1 of the Department of Economics, Karnatak University campus, starting at 10:00 AM. Vice-Chancellor A.M. Khan will inaugurate the event, and Chairman of the Economics Department, B.H. Nagoor, will preside over the proceedings.

The conference will feature discussions and insights from various experts, including Professors S.S. Patagundi, S.T. Bagalkoti, and Prof. Nagoor. The core objective is to examine how public policy can contribute to sustainable and inclusive development, as well as address regional imbalances across the country.

Organizers released a statement emphasizing the importance of the conference as a platform for fostering dialogue and generating innovative solutions to contemporary challenges in public administration.

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