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.

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PIC seeks to build a world-class think tank, encourage liberal intellectual discourse, and support arts and culture, while also prioritizing engagement with 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.

Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra

Major Areas of Work

• Social Innovation Hub: Nurturing products and services that address unmet social and developmental needs, fostering a robust innovation ecosystem, generating employment, and cultivating entrepreneurial spirit.

• Geopolitics and Geoeconomics: A dynamic platform facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and understanding among stakeholders on global affairs.

• Centre for National Security Studies: Fostering informed discourse and providing actionable insights to enhance India's national security.

• Co-operative Federalism & Multilevel Governance: Engaging with the evolving architecture of India's public institutions and urban transformation.

• Centre for Sustainable Energy & Mobility: Policy research and advocacy on sustainable energy and mobility solutions, including science, technology, and national innovation ecosystems.

• Art & Culture: Fostering interdisciplinary dialogue where art meets science, music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.

Major Initiatives & Programmes

• Research Fellowship Programme: Structured fellowships (including the AED 2025 Research Fellowship) supporting emerging policy researchers.

• National Conference on Social Innovation (NCSI): A flagship convening producing annual reports on social innovation in India.

• PIC Policy Papers: Regular publication of in-depth policy research, including recent papers on water security, rule of law, climate resilience, and AI strategy.

• PIC's Global Compass Podcast: A podcast series exploring global affairs, including episodes on US-India relations.

• Events & Public Programming: Regular public events, film festivals, lectures, and cultural programming, including the PIC-Wipro Lecture Series on Science, Technology and Society.

Impact

PIC has built a substantial body of policy research spanning water security, international law, climate resilience, energy disclosures, and AI strategy, engaging leading economists and policy experts including Dr. Vijay Kelkar and Ajay Shah. The organisation runs a strong public engagement calendar with regular events, film festivals, and cultural programming, alongside a growing digital presence across YouTube, Spotify, and social platforms. PIC recently celebrated its 14th Foundation Day, reflecting over a decade of sustained policy research and public discourse in India.

Leadership

President – Dr. R.A. Mashelkar

Vice President – Dr. Vijay Kelkar

Pune International Centre is an excellent fit for professionals passionate about public policy, governance, geopolitics, sustainability, and intellectual discourse who want to contribute to shaping India's national conversation on critical issues.