The Charles Walters Council for Innovation & Research, in proud association with The Association of Indian Bureaucrats, successfully hosted the India Intellectual Conclave and MIGA Gabfest 2025 (Conceptualising Vikasit Bharat by 2047) on April 20, 2025, at the prestigious India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
The grand intellectual gathering brought together visionaries, thought leaders, senior bureaucrats, policy makers, educators, researchers, innovators, and young changemakers from across India, creating a platform for deep dialogue and actionable insights. The conclave witnessed a dynamic exchange of ideas centered around governance innovation, education reform, policy transformation, and youth leadership.
Delivering the welcome address, Abhishek Pandey, Founding Director of the Charles Walters Council for Innovation & Research, emphasized the need for a collaborative model of intellectual progress where research, administration, and civic innovation walk hand in hand. He highlighted how platforms like the India Intellectual Conclave serve as a crucible for catalyzing future-ready solutions.
Key sessions at the conclave included:
• The Role of Bureaucracy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
• Policy-Making and Youth: Bridging the Gap
• Women-Led Innovation for India @2047
• Grassroots Innovation and Rural Governance
The MIGA Gabfest 2025 segment showcased voices from India’s aspiring youth and rural innovators, adding vibrance and grassroots relevance to the conclave. Several policy proposals and whitepapers were presented, reflecting the depth of research and vision shared by delegates.
The event concluded with the presentation of the “Beacon of Intellect Awards 2025”, recognizing exemplary contributions to public service, innovation, and academic research.
The dignitaries involved in the function including His Lordship Mr Justice ML Mehta, Justice Gautam Chourdiya, Justice Lokpal Singh, Justice Rajesh Tandon, Amb. Dr. Deepak Vohra, Princess Adrija Manjari Singh, Vice Admiral Puneet Kumar Bahl, Lt Gen Anil Malik, IAS Rajeev Sharma, IES Tanveer Khan, IRS Dr S Pandian, Dr Mahesh Sharma, Mr Lisa Nkosinathi Mangcu (Ex Dy Minister, South Africa), Dr Abhishek Verma billionaire Industrialist, HE Lalatiana Accouche High Commissioner of Seychelles, HE Samia Ishrat Ronee Bangladesh High Commission, IAS RK Bhatnagar, Dr AP Muhammed Azhari Al Kandi Rector, Md Sajid Ali Gy GM, Prof Afrozul Haq, Dr Alok Gupta NIOS, Mrs Phumeza South African Politician, Adv Astha Mishra, Agbani Doris Briggs, Athlete Shivani Gupta, Komal Sharma, Dr Sandeep Marwah, Prof MM Goel, Prof MN Hoda, Prof M Moni, Dr Dewakar Goel, Dr PK Rajput, Dr Kabir KV, Dr Khaled Al Balooshi, Dr Vic Gaffney.
The dignitaries of past India Intellectual Conclave were His Lordship Mr Justice ZU Khan, IPS SBS Tyagi, VC Rakesh Kumar Khandal, Chancellor SN Pandey, Mr Orhan Galjus, VC Devendra Sharma, VC RK Suri and VC Atul Nasa.
The success of this event reflects a growing demand for integrative dialogue and research-backed innovation in shaping India’s future governance and development roadmap.
