PIERA

Symposium registration close 19th September 2025.

Policy Symposium is a 4-week cohort styled event organized by PIERA.

Think of it as Shark Tank, but for policy. Participants work with Policymakers, SMEs, Academicians to provide thorough policy-level solutions to some of the most pressing issues globally. The best teams get a chance to work with decision makers in India to implement their policy solutions.

This year’s theme

Democratization of Agriculture for Global Food Security

and will focus on four critical policy challenges shaping the future of Bharatiya (Indian) agriculture:

TRACK 01

Fertilizers: Self-Sufficiency & innovation

Designing pathways to reduce import dependence, foster domestic innovation, and promote sustainable nutrient management.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 01

Fertilizers: Self-Sufficiency & innovation

Designing pathways to reduce import dependence, foster domestic innovation, and promote sustainable nutrient management.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 01

Fertilizers: Self-Sufficiency & innovation

Designing pathways to reduce import dependence, foster domestic innovation, and promote sustainable nutrient management.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 02

Transit to sustainable farming

Supporting farmers in transitioning from input-intensive farming to environmentally sustainable and economically viable models.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 02

Transit to sustainable farming

Supporting farmers in transitioning from input-intensive farming to environmentally sustainable and economically viable models.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 02

Transit to sustainable farming

Supporting farmers in transitioning from input-intensive farming to environmentally sustainable and economically viable models.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 03

Indigenous seed variety promotion

Strengthening farmer autonomy by reviving and scaling local seed varieties, balancing GM technology with biodiversity preservation.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 03

Indigenous seed variety promotion

Strengthening farmer autonomy by reviving and scaling local seed varieties, balancing GM technology with biodiversity preservation.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 03

Indigenous seed variety promotion

Strengthening farmer autonomy by reviving and scaling local seed varieties, balancing GM technology with biodiversity preservation.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 04

Cold storage & logistics infrastructure

Building resilient supply chains through investment in storage, transport, and distribution systems to minimize waste and stabilize markets.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 04

Cold storage & logistics infrastructure

Building resilient supply chains through investment in storage, transport, and distribution systems to minimize waste and stabilize markets.

Read Problem Statement

TRACK 04

Cold storage & logistics infrastructure

Building resilient supply chains through investment in storage, transport, and distribution systems to minimize waste and stabilize markets.

Read Problem Statement

Timeline

Sep 15

Symposium Begins

Sep 21

Registrations Close

Sep 21

Team present their first draft of solutions

Sep 29

4 best teams in each track enter final stage

Oct 16

Top Teams from each track pitch their ideas at the symposium

For any questions or collaboration requests please email us at asu@piera.org.

India Policy & Economy Research Club at Arizona State University®

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VISION

Premiere student organization that generates actionable intelligence towards the formulation of policies pertaining to technology, economy, polity, and business in the context of Bharat (India).

MISSION

Employing best-in-class academic research methods to arrive at artifacts vis-a-vis research publications, editorials, and collaterals for knowledge dissemination (awareness) and policy creation (tangible outcome).

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India Policy & Economy Research Club at Arizona State University®

Upcoming event

Reserve a spot

VISION

Premiere student organization that generates actionable intelligence towards the formulation of policies pertaining to technology, economy, polity, and business in the context of Bharat (India).

MISSION

Join PIERA

India Policy & Economy Research Club at Arizona State University®

Upcoming event

Reserve a spot

VISION

Premiere student organization that generates actionable intelligence towards the formulation of policies pertaining to technology, economy, polity, and business in the context of Bharat (India).

MISSION

Join PIERA

Key activities

Research

Understanding New Policies and creating insights out of data

Research

Understanding New Policies and creating insights out of data

Research

Understanding New Policies and creating insights out of data

Discussion

Converging perspectives and allowing space for free thought

Discussion