New Delhi: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, launched the official calendar of the Government of India on Monday at Rail Bhawan.

Highlighting the theme of the calendar, Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of collective efforts for public welfare. "Public Welfare Through Public Participation" is the theme of 2025 calendar.  It illustrates how the vision and programs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have significantly transformed the lives of citizens,” he said during the launch event.

Vaishnaw to Address the Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF 2025)

In a major upcoming engagement, Minister Vaishnaw is set to deliver the keynote address at the second edition of the Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF 2025) on January 11. The two-day event will take place at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in Pune.

This year’s theme, "Envisioning a USD 10 Trillion India," focuses on critical aspects such as education, national security, and digital infrastructure to chart India’s path toward achieving this ambitious economic target.

Panels and Discussions to Shape India’s Growth

On Day 2 of the festival, prominent speakers, including Karthik Muralidharan, Aseem Gupta, and Anirudh Burman, will lead panel discussions on essential topics like:

Education: Preparing Our Demographic Dividend
National Security Strategies for a $10 Trillion Economy

Urban Development and Its Challenges

Aseem Gupta, Principal Secretary of Urban Development, and Anirudh Burman from Carnegie India will provide insights into urban development issues, aiming to address the challenges of growing cities.

Visionaries and Policymakers to Join

The event will also bring together a distinguished lineup of visionaries and policymakers. Among them are Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, and Vijay Gokhale, Former Foreign Secretary of India. These leaders are expected to contribute significantly to shaping India’s policy discourse.

The Pune Public Policy Festival aims to foster meaningful discussions, generate actionable insights, and create a roadmap for India’s ambitious economic and developmental goals.

Meanwhile, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to deliver the keynote address at the second edition of the Pune Public Policy Forum (PPPF 2025), scheduled to take place on January 11. The event is expected to bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on India’s future growth trajectory, making it a pivotal moment for public policy discussions in the country.
The forum will be hosted jointly by two esteemed institutions in Pune—the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute—adding intellectual depth and historical significance to the gathering. This collaboration underscores Pune’s reputation as a hub for academic and policy-oriented discourse.

The two-day festival will revolve around the theme "Envisioning a USD 10 Trillion India," addressing some of the most critical challenges and opportunities the nation faces in its journey toward becoming a global economic powerhouse. Discussions will focus on key areas such as education reform, national security frameworks, and the development of robust digital infrastructure. These topics are seen as essential pillars to achieving India’s ambitious economic goals while ensuring equitable growth and sustainable development.