Urban Leap Programme Learning to Enable Access to Private Finance for Urban Infrastructure

Format

In-Person

Programme Fee

₹30,000 + GST (For Phase 1)

Early Bird Discount

10% Till 31 May

Programme Dates

28 – 30 June 2026

Final Application Deadline

15th June 2026

Venue

ISPP Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi

A Two-Phase Workshop Structure

The programme is designed to take participants from foundational learning to applied, city-level project development — in two focused phases.

Programme Flow at a Glance

Phase 1 · 3 Days

← 2 Wk Gap →

Phase 2 · 3 Days

Mandatory for all Data collection Optional deep-dive

Workshop Phases

Phase 1 · Mandatory

Classroom Inputs & Group Exercises

3 Days (30,000 +GST)

3 full days of classroom learning and collaborative group exercises
Participants identify one project they wish to pursue in their city
Guided process to pinpoint the data needed to develop the project further

2 Weeks

Phase 2 · Optional

Project Development Deep-Dive

3 Additional Days (30,000 +GST)

Held after a 2-week gap, giving time for data collection in the field
Participants return with real data gathered from their cities
Facilitated sessions to develop city projects more fully using collected data

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2-Week Data Collection Window Between Phases

After Phase 1, participants return to their cities to collect the specific data they identified during the classroom sessions. This field-gathered data becomes the core material for Phase 2 project development work.

Faculty

Dr. O.P. Agarwal

Former Joint Secretary (Training; Urban Transport)

Served in the Indian Administrative Service for nearly three decades, including senior roles in the Government of India and Assam, with experience across transport, power, industries, higher education, and civil service training.
Principal author of India’s National Urban Transport Policy, 2006, which continues to guide urban transport planning and investment in India.
Worked as Global Urban Transport Adviser at the World Bank in Washington DC, and has held leadership roles at the Indian School of Business and World Resources Institute.

Luis Miranda

Former Chairperson (IDFC Private Equity)

Played a key role in setting up HDFC Bank and IDFC Private Equity, and currently advises and serves on boards across finance, insurance, and technology sectors.
Chairs the Centre for Civil Society and CORO, serves on the boards of Educate Girls and SBI Foundation, and holds senior leadership roles as Chairman of ManipalCigna Health Insurance, Senior Advisor at Morgan Stanley, and board member of L&T Technology Services.
Co-founded Take Charge, mentors young leaders, teaches at Chicago Booth’s Accelerated Development Program, and writes for platforms such as Forbes and Thrive Global.

Rajiv Dutt

Former Managing Director, Indian Railway Finance Corporation

Brings over four decades of experience across core infrastructure sectors, including Railways, Power, and Urban Transport, with strong exposure to both policy formulation and on-ground execution.
Served as Managing Director of the Indian Railway Finance Corporation from 2011 to 2016, bringing deep expertise in infrastructure financing, public sector finance, and institutional management.
Has worked extensively in the social infrastructure sector, including a key role at the Employees State Insurance Corporation

What the Workshop Covers

Basics of Financing Infrastructure Types, sources and mechanisms of urban infrastructure finance

Basics of PPP Public-Private Partnership models and how they work in practice

Risk Analysis & Allocation Identifying, assessing and distributing risk across stakeholders

Project Appraisal Methods Evaluating viability, returns and feasibility of urban projects

Exclusively Tailored For

Officers from State Urban Development Departments
Municipal Commissioners and city level officials
Urban local body finance, planning and engineering officials
Consultants involved in preparing urban infrastructure proposals

Certificate of Completion

Jointly Issued by ISPP & Janaagraha

Earn a recognised Certification upon completing the programme

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Awarded jointly by ISPP and Janaagraha

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Grants access to ISPP alumni network and future events

Programme Learning Outcomes

The different types of finance that can be used for urban infrastructure projects
The key difference between the different types of finance
The sources of each type of finance and which is best used in which situation
Mechanisms to access these funds and apply them meaningfully

ISPP Centre for Urban Transitions

ICUT · Research & Capacity Building

The ISPP Centre for Urban Transitions (ICUT) undertakes cutting-edge research to generate new approaches for city planning and management, bridging the gap between outdated frameworks and India’s contemporary urban realities. Beyond research, ICUT also develops uniquely designed capacity-building programs aimed at professionals and institutions across both government agencies and the private sector. These programs focus not just on episodic planning, but on equipping leaders with the daily management capabilities required to keep cities dynamic, resilient, and inclusive.

Janaagraha

Bengaluru · Urban Policy & Governance

Janaagraha is a Bengaluru-based not-for-profit institution working to transform the quality of life in India’s cities and towns. It defines quality of life as comprising quality of infrastructure and services, and quality of citizenship. To achieve its mission, Janaagraha works with councillors and citizens to catalyse active citizenship in city neighbourhoods, and with governments to institute reforms to city-systems. Janaagraha has worked extensively on urban policy and governance reforms for over two decades, including on JNNURM, and with the XIII, XIV, XV Finance Commissions, and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Janaagraha's current portfolio of work includes engagements with the XVI Finance Commission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, NITI Aayog, Capacity Building Commission, state governments of Odisha, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh, and the 5th State Finance Commission of Karnataka.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Eligibility Curriculum and Pedagogy Networking

Is there an age limit for applying for the workshop?

There is no minimum age limit for applying for the workshop. We encourage everyone interested in the subject who wants to pursue a part-time programme to apply.

What is the minimum eligibility required for this programme?

The programme is catered for policy professionals with no minimum specific eligibility criteria.

How are the sessions conducted?

Sessions will be conducted in-person for three days.

What kind of networking opportunities are available?

As a participant, you will get a wide range of opportunities to network through sessions organised as part of the programme. After graduation, you will also be invited to guest lectures and other sessions as an ISPP alumni.