India-Women in Leadership (i-WIL) is a certificate programme which will prepare mid-career women in becoming powerful and visionary leaders in Indian politics.
India-Women in Leadership (i-WIL) is a cooperative effort between the Centre for Public Policy at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) and the Centre for Social Research, New Delhi. The programme will take place in Bangalore, New Delhi and Singapore over a 10-week period.
During in-classroom sessions, practical activities, fieldwork, exposure visits and study trips, participants will engage with renowned academics, politicians, gender experts and activists, civil society leaders and members of the media while building their own diverse network of politically experienced women from across the country.
By the end of the course, i-WIL participants will be confident, capable and experienced in:
India-Women in Leadership (i-WIL) is a cooperative effort between the Centre for Public Policy at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) and the Centre for Social Research, New Delhi. The programme will take place in Bangalore, New Delhi and Singapore over a 10-week period.
During in-classroom sessions, practical activities, fieldwork, exposure visits and study trips, participants will engage with renowned academics, politicians, gender experts and activists, civil society leaders and members of the media while building their own diverse network of politically experienced women from across the country.
By the end of the course, i-WIL participants will be confident, capable and experienced in:
- Political theory and practice at the local, state and national levels in India;
- Leadership strategy and communication techniques;
- Values of diversity, social justice, integrity, ethical analysis and accountability; and
- Organisational management, especially in understanding the needs, challenges and opportunities of dynamic organisations.
- A strong network of likeminded women in politics, civil society and activism across India;
- Self-awareness of personal leadership styles, strengths and skills;
- A personalised plan for continued leadership development; and
- Certification in political leadership from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.



