365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad, 2 June 2021: Setting the academic bar high and tending to public policy, ex-Indian Foreign Service diplomat, former Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, has joined as the Dean of Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad on 1st of June 2021. His appointment is a testimony of the institute’s commitment to provide students exposure to the best minds from the policy fraternity as we try and shape them into responsible public policymakers of the future. With his career spanning over three decades, Mr. Akbaruddin has now opted to serve students and academia. From building bridges among top diplomats to articulating India’s foreign policies on a plethora of platforms, he sets his vision on creating an educational haven for students who would serve as tomorrow’s leaders.
Mr. Syed Akbaruddin, Dean, Kautilya School of Public Policy said, “Excited to make a new start with Kautilya School of Policy. Looking forward to be part of an environment that will enable students better understand the processes, programs and politics of public policies in a globalized world”.“We are extremely elated and honored to onboard one the country’s finest representatives in the global arena. His in-depth knowledge of international issues and his spectacular stint as the spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs are inspiring to the youth of today. We welcome him and are eager to be part of his ever-growing contributions to public policy. He has led India’s engagement on many multilateral fora and has contributed immensely to India’s growing recognition in the world and there are many valuable lessons for our students in his journey”, said Mr. Sridhar Pabbisetty, Founding Director of the institute.Mr. Prateek Kanwal, Co-founder of Kautilya School of Public Policy, said, “A school that is born global must have an interface with the rest of the world and in particular with the multilateral organizations. Mr. Akbaruddin will help our students get access to various multilateral organizations as well as ensure that our students get to understand the global issues from a close quarter. With his appointment as the leader of the institute, I am certain that students will benefit from his rich experience and networks. Having championed India’s fight at UN in dealing with issues such as climate change, education, terrorism, cyber security, digital and nuclear technology, Akbaruddin will provide a practical lens to policy making in the classroom. It is a moment of pride for us that Mr. Akbaruddin will serve as the Dean at Kautilya.”
Mr. M. Sri Bharat, President of GITAM, added, “Mr. Akbaruddin’s qualifications and his years of experience of making things happen with swift action and determination leads us to believe that students now have doors open to the best at Kautilya. Being one of the few Indian diplomats who has served as an international civil servant in a UN entity, we cannot begin to thank Mr. Akbaruddin’s service to the country and its people. We look forward to working with him on matters closest to our heart and encourage students across the country that the sky is the limit when it comes to policy making.”Kautilya School of Public Policy with its 2-year, full-time residential MPP, aims to bring together students from diverse disciplines and allow time to internalize and apply key concepts. Recently, they got on their advisory board Dr. Moshik Temkin, Associate Professor of History and Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School, and Menaka Guruswamy, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India.The institute is aimed at offering passionate young minds a robust training ground that nurtures grassroots aspirations with a rigorous academic program. It encourages students to be changemakers who are passionate about shaping India for the better.