Hanns Seidel Foundation - India

Hanns Seidel Foundation - India The foundation has been active in India since 1996.

The Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), founded in 1967, is a German political foundation working in the service of ''Democracy, Peace and Development'' as well as international cooperation.

26/01/2026

Warm wishes to all the people of India for the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

Team HSF India wishes everyone a very Happy and prosperous Diwali. ✨️🪔
20/10/2025

Team HSF India wishes everyone a very Happy and prosperous Diwali. ✨️🪔

On September 19th, our partner National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU), in collaboration with the Kar...
23/09/2025

On September 19th, our partner National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU), in collaboration with the Karnataka State Police, conducted a one-day training session on Gender Diversity and Equality at Police Stations at the Police Training School, Thanisandra (Bengaluru).

The session engaged 384 newly recruited male constabulary officers, equipping them with essential knowledge and tools to embed , , and into their daily responsibilities and the functioning of police stations.

This initiative is an important step toward preparing new recruits to foster respectful environments and fair workplaces — for their fellow officers as well as the citizens they serve.

📢 Calling all postgraduate students, young academics, civil servants, and policy practitioners! Apply now for the 2026 W...
11/09/2025

📢 Calling all postgraduate students, young academics, civil servants, and policy practitioners!

Apply now for the 2026 Winter School on Federalism and Innovation, co-organised by the Institute for Comparative Federalism of Eurac Research and Universität Innsbruck 🎓🌍

Explore how federalism fosters policy innovation, enhances bureaucratic efficiency, strengthens judiciary, advances environmental policy, and more! 🏛️ ⚖️ 🌱

Key Highlights:

1. Interactive sessions, workshops, and Q&A sessions 💬 👥
2. Lectures by leading experts on multilevel governance 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫
3. Case studies and best practices from around the world 🌎📖
4. Visits to local and regional institutions 🏔️🏢

📅 When: 2 - 13 February 2026
📍 Where: Innsbruck, Austria and Bolzano, Italy

👉 To apply, please submit your complete application here: https://winterschool.eurac.edu/en/how-to-apply and additionally send your CV, motivation letter and a short academic essay via email to Mr. Rahul Khera at [email protected].

⏳ Deadline: Sunday, 12 October 2025, 23:59 CEST

On September 3, we had the pleasure of welcoming the 26th cohort of the Bayerische EliteAkademie - BEA to Bangalore. 🇮🇳🤝...
08/09/2025

On September 3, we had the pleasure of welcoming the 26th cohort of the Bayerische EliteAkademie - BEA to Bangalore. 🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Led by Ms. Susanne Lenz, 16 outstanding and socially committed students from Bavarian universities joined an engaging lecture on “Fiscal Federalism in India” by Professor Sandeep Shastri, Vice President, NITTE Education Trust.

🎓Co-organized by HSF India and NIAS Bengaluru, the lecture sparked a lively academic exchange as Professor Shastri masterfully compared the federal frameworks of India and Germany — with a special focus on intergovernmental fund transfers. He delved into the purpose and complexities of fiscal transfers in India, spotlighted real-world challenges, and offered insights on the mechanisms guiding revenue and expenditure planning, as well as their distribution among different levels of government in India.

A truly enriching exchange fostering dialogue, learning, and cooperation across borders! 🌍✨

📢 Dive into the Dynamics of Fiscal Federalism in India!Join us for a thought-provoking lecture hosted by NIAS Bengaluru,...
02/09/2025

📢 Dive into the Dynamics of Fiscal Federalism in India!

Join us for a thought-provoking lecture hosted by NIAS Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation India 🤝

Topic: Fiscal Federalism in India
🔍 Explore how India’s unique federal structure manages the complex aspects of money, power, and policy—shaped by history, society, Constitution, economic imperatives and political dynamics.

The lecture will unpack this fascinating topic by addressing three central questions:
1️⃣ How do different levels of government in India plan their revenue and expenditure?
2️⃣ What is the basis for distributing revenues and expenditures across levels of government?
3️⃣Why are inter-governmental transfers so important?

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of one of India’s most crucial governance mechanisms!

🎙️Speaker: Prof. Sandeep Shastri, Vice President, NITTE Education Trust
🎙️ Guest Speaker: Ms. Susanne Lenz, Coordinator, International Academics, Bayerische EliteAkademie (BEA)
🎓Chair: Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, NIAS Bengaluru

📅 Date: 3 September 2025
🕞 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Venue: Lecture Hall, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

✅ Open to all | No prior registration required

We are delighted to share key takeaways from our recent lecture on "Political Economy and Fiscal Federalism in Contempor...
02/09/2025

We are delighted to share key takeaways from our recent lecture on "Political Economy and Fiscal Federalism in Contemporary India", jointly organised by HSF India and NIAS Bengaluru.

In this insightful lecture, Professor M.V. Rajeev Gowda emphasized the equilibrium of resource allocation between the Union and States among obstacles such as GST compensation, borrowing constraints, and welfare expenditure. He delved deep into the devolution of financial resources by the Finance Commissions to the States including the GST framework and the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act of 2003, illustrating the disparity between the increasing obligations of States and their constrained resources. Professor Gowda stressed that fiscal federalism is not only financial but fundamental to equality, efficiency, and legitimacy within India’s democracy.

We also extend our gratitude to Dr. Shailesh Nayak for chairing the session.

📰 New Release | Global Perspectives Edition 9 – “From Dragon Fruit to Political Fruitcakes: World Updates One Can't Mis...
29/08/2025

📰 New Release | Global Perspectives Edition 9 – “From Dragon Fruit to Political Fruitcakes: World Updates One Can't Miss”.✨

From the controversies shaking international sport to the surge of populism across Europe and the emerging power of AI, the August edition unravels the forces transforming politics and societies worldwide. 🌎

📩 Scan QR code or visit here: https://bit.ly/41wiu0O

Our partner National Law School of India University, Bangalore, in cooperation with Karnataka State Police, conducted a ...
25/08/2025

Our partner National Law School of India University, Bangalore, in cooperation with Karnataka State Police, conducted a one-day training session on gender diversity and equality on August 21, 2025 at the Police Training College, Kalaburagi, Karnataka. 🎓

The interactive session engaged 35 Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors from the Police and Excise Departments to dive deeper into the praxis of modern policing and the role of gender diversity. The session explored various ways to strengthen gender-responsive policing in Karnataka. 👮👮‍♀️

📢 Dear Friends in Bangalore, HSF India and NIAS Bengaluru invite you to a power-packed lecture on "Political Economy an...
21/08/2025

📢 Dear Friends in Bangalore,

HSF India and NIAS Bengaluru invite you to a power-packed lecture on "Political Economy and Fiscal Federalism in Contemporary India".

❓️Ever wondered how resources are shared between the Centre and the States?

💡 Curious to know more about the financial tug-of-war between the Centre and the States?

🌟 Come and explore the magnifcent, 75-year journey of India's Fiscal Federalism!

🎙️ Speaker: Prof. Rajeev Gowda, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
🎓Chair: Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, NIAS Bengaluru

📅 Date: 28 August 2025
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Venue: Lecture Hall, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

✅ Open to all | No prior registration required

📧 For any queries, please contact Prof. Anshuman Behera at [email protected].

15/08/2025

🇮🇳 On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day of India, Hanns Seidel Foundation extends warm wishes to our Indian friends and partners.

Curious to know how subnational diplomacy is driving global partnership?Don’t miss our latest article ‘Karnataka-Bavaria...
08/08/2025

Curious to know how subnational diplomacy is driving global partnership?

Don’t miss our latest article ‘Karnataka-Bavaria Strategic Partnership: Emerging Trends and Future Forward’ by Dr. Arul T. Roncalli, Programme Manager, HSS India.

The article explores emerging trends in Karnataka-Bavaria relations and takes stock of their collaboration across critical areas such as AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. The rise of police cooperation between the two states is transforming the broader Indo-German partnership like never before and setting a powerful example of transcontinental state-to-state diplomacy.

Read full article here: https://india.hss.de/news/detail/karnataka-bavaria-strategic-partnership-emerging-trends-and-future-forward-news13148/

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