Dr. Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) has undertaken a three Part Colloquium series in which the participants will engage in collaborative discussions to explore innovative solutions that can propel the state towards achieving its long-term goals, balancing sustainable development and economic growth.
An official spokesperson of HIPA informed that a physical three day brainstorming exercise SAMRIDH Himachal 2045 will be conducted at HIPA from 22 to 24 March 2025 involving all representatives of the selected seven categories with a series of extensive discussions on identified sectors to be followed by Part III.
He said that the Government and citizen engagement would considered to form modalities for conducting Part III of the Colloquium and to release the Draft 20 year Vision Document for economic Self Reliance of Himachal Pradesh.
The significant event will include participation by the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) across party lines, and political advisors, who will collaborate with intellectuals and experts from diverse backgrounds.
He said that those who have confirmed their participation include Salman Khurshid, Sameer Sisodia (CEO Rain matter Foundation), Rajni Bakshi (Author), Rajiv Banduni (Founder Open AI), Padamshri Nek Ram Sharma, P.D. Rai (Ex. Member of Parliament), Asha Swaroop (Former Chief Secretary H.P), Deepak Sanan (IAS retd), Rajeev Malhotra (IES retd).
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