About
Pune International Centre
Pune International Centre (PIC) is an independent, multi-dimensional policy think tank promoting the values of the Indian Constitution and UN Charter. Its focus areas include National Security, Climate Change, Social Innovation, Science and Technology, Economic Reforms, and Urbanisation.
PIC seeks to build a world-class think tank, encourage liberal intellectual discourse, and support arts and culture. It also prioritizes engaging youth to foster innovative and inclusive thinking.
Renowned scientist Dr. R.A. Mashelkar serves as President, and senior economist Dr. Vijay Kelkar is the Vice President.
Our Verticals
Social Innovation Hub
The Social Innovation Hub at PIC is dedicated to nurturing products and services that address unmet social and developmental needs. By fostering a robust innovation ecosystem, we not only create sustainable solutions but also generate employment opportunities and cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial spirit.
Geopolitics and Geoeconomics
The Geopolitics and Geoeconomics Vertical of the Pune International Centre serves as a dynamic platform dedicated to facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and understanding among different stakeholders.
Centre for National Security Studies
Pune International Centre’s Comprehensive National Security Studies Vertical The Pune International Centre’s (PIC) National Security Vertical fosters informed discourse and provides actionable insights to enhance India’s national security.
Co-operative Federalism & Multilevel Governance
Co-operative Federalism & Multilevel Governance vertical at Pune International Centre engages with the evolving architecture of India’s public institutions and urban transformation.
Centre for Sustainable Energy & Mobility
Pune International Centre (PIC) is an independent think-tank working in the domain of policy research and policy advocacy for over a decade.
Art & Culture
We believe in a space where the arts and culture transcend boundaries – a space
that belongs to everyone fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, where art meets
science, music with dance and theatre blends with visual arts.
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PIC Highlights
Featured
Indian economic strategy in the new globalisation
By Dr. Vijay Kelkar & Ajay Shah
Building a Better GST
By Dr. Vijay Kelkar , Ajay Shah & Arbind Modi
Gallery
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Operation Cactus – Strategic Intervention in the Maldives
PIC–Wipro Lecture on ‘Science, Technology and Society’
Pune International Center – 14th Foundation Day & Vision for PIC 2.0
Kailash Yatra as a Confidence-Building Measure between India and China?
In Conversation with Dr. Ram Madhav
Arunachal Pradesh: Past, Present and Future Challenges
Op-Vijay (Kargil War)
Publications
Our Recent Policy Papers
Site Selection Framework for Installing Smart Microgrids (SMGs)
Overview: This discussion paper presents a practical, parameter-driven framework to systematically assess the suitability of sites for installing Smart Microgrids (SMGs), recognising that site selection ...
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Integrating Energy and Water Security: A Case for Colocating Data Centres with Pumped Storage Projects in Maharashtra
Overview : This issue brief argues for strategically colocating large-scale data centres (DCs) with pumped storage hydropower projects (PSPs) in Maharashtra. The integrated model addresses ...
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India’s Delimitation Dilemma and Possible Ways out
Author: Mohd. Sanjeer Alam, Suhas Palshikar
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Did you miss listening to our recent podcast? Catch the key takeaways here!
Episode 1 | Exploring US-India Relations Under Trump 2.0 | PIC’s Global Compass
For the entire podcast:
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