What if you could begin seeing the world through the lens of policy in just 7 days?
The Start Thinking in Policy Challenge (STIPC) by India House is a 7-day experiential challenge designed to help curious young minds, college students and working professionals develop a first-hand understanding of public policy.
Whether you’ve only heard the term ‘public policy’ or you’ve always wondered how decisions shaping your city, society, or country come to be, this challenge is your entry point.
It’s not a course. It’s not just theory. It’s thinking in action.
Join STIPC if your curiosity drives you, and your actions define you.
Public policy is everywhere, from the price of your food to how floods are managed to the quality of public healthcare. Yet, most of us never pause to see the systems beneath the surface.
STIPC gives you a taste of the policymaker’s lens, not by reading, but by doing.
You’ll engage with real-world challenges. You’ll reflect. You’ll post. You’ll grow.
And you’ll begin to think sharper, wider, and deeper.
Why STIP-C?
How Does it Work?
1 Challenge. Every Day. For 7 Days.
Each morning, you’ll receive a crisp, action-oriented challenge on a current policy theme; from decoding a government scheme to differentiating policy from politics.
Delivered via WhatsApp
It’s short enough to fit in your day, but deep enough to reshape your thinking. Only 50 minutes per day. Miss a day and you're out.
This challenge rewards consistency and reflection. Join only if you can commit for all 7 days.
Make It Public
Policy is not a closed-door discussion.
Your ideas matter.
You’ll post your daily reflections on LinkedIn, building your public voice, thought leadership, and network.
Submit the link back in the group to complete the day’s challenge.
Get Certified
Those who complete all 7 challenges receive the official STIPC Master Certificate from India House.
Top contributors also win exclusive India House goodies and a place in a growing community of changemakers.
💡 What Will You Gain?
A practical, hands-on introduction to policy thinking
A real portfolio of ideas, shared publicly
Entry into a mission-driven community at India House
A new way to look at the world through systems, not symptoms
💡 Who Should Join?
Students (18+) curious about society, systems, and solutions
Working professionals exploring meaningful, impactful fields
Anyone who has ever asked, “Why is the system like this and what can be done?”
First-time explorers of public policy with no formal background
💡 Who Should Not Join?
This is a challenge, not a course. It’s about building a habit of thinking in policy.
If you cannot commit
50 minutes a day for 7 straight days
If you already work in public policy or have formal training in it, this challenge is not for you.
We invite you instead to forward this to younger peers, team members, or friends who are new to the space and eager to engage.
If consistency and public reflection make you uncomfortable
Cohort Details
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🗓️ Next Cohort: 19th to 25th May
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⏳ Application Deadline: 17th May or earlier since seats are limited
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🎯 Seats Available: Only 100; First-come, first-serve
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🧑💼 Age Requirement: 18+
👥 The Team Behind STIPC
We are a team of policy professionals who believe in solving India’s toughest challenges with policy as a tool. We’ve worked in and with:
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Government of India’s top officers
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NITI Aayog
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Members of Parliament and Senior Bureaucrats
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Public Technologists, Researchers, and Civil Society Leaders
Now, we invite you to join this growing community of India’s problem-solvers.
