The Indian School of Business (ISB) in Mohali invited Telangana Information Technology Minister, K T Rama Rao (KTR), to speak at the inauguration of their eighth Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP) on August 11. KTR addressed the event and assured the state government's support to ISB. The invitation came personally from ISB Dean Madan Pillutla, appreciating KTR's contributions and guidance to the school's programs. The event was well-attended, with students and faculty alike showing keen interest in KTR's perspectives. Feedback from attendees suggested that such interactions bridged the gap between academia and governance, making education more relevant and applied. ISB values KTR's ongoing support, believing his insights will benefit the students as they delve into public policy and policymaking.