Can tourism and improved law and order be game changers for Bihar? Let’s explore this question in detail at Mandaar Manthan.

Mandaar Manthan brings economists, social scientists, entrepreneurs and researchers passionate for Bihar.

is a collaborative platform to bring experts together and develop the next generation of experts and knowledge infrastructure.

Join 3 Days, 2 Nights Mandaar Manthan at Nalanda University Campus, Bihar, from 11-13 July 2025.

Brainstorm with Economists at Mandaar Manthan

Sanjeev Kumar

Dean, School of Liberal Arts Bennett University
PhD Southern Methodist University, Post-Doc -Yale

Public Leadership, Health, Applied Econometrics

Chandan Kumar Jha

Associate Professor, The Madden College of Business and Economics, Le Moyne College
PhD Louisiana State University

Corruption, Gender, Finance

Surya Bhushan

Professor, Development Management Institute, Patna
PhD JNU

Development, Agriculture, Environment, Marketing Model

Vikash Kumar

Associate Professor, Northern Michigan University
PhD Queen Margaret University

Public Health, Livelihood, Social Development

Prabhat Barnwal

Associate Professor, Michigan State University
PhD Columbia University

Development, Public Economics, Energy and Environment

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Few more Economists

Camping Highlights
Nalanda University Campus Stay

Stay in a comfortable guest house having beautiful surroundings.

Bonfire

Fireside chat, story-telling, music, roasting potatoes and much more.

Morning Meditation

Embrace nature’s tranquility and find inner peace amidst beautiful surroundings.

DIY Activities

Prepare different types of herbal teas, natural soaps, animal feed and clay works.

Nature Study

Observe the plant species in and around the campus and explore their uses.

Visit Old Nalanda University Ruins

Visit the old Nalanda University Campus. Experience the educational heritage.

Key takeaways of 3 Days & 2 Nights of Manthan

Understanding Bihar
First Principle Thinking
Academic Networking
Research Collaborations
participants
hours of Manthan
broad themes
research articles

Who can participate?

Students
RA/PhD Students
Professor / Lecturer
Independent Researchers

Timeline

June 21, 2025

Registration begins

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June 21, 2025
June 25, 2025

Application Review begins

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June 25, 2025
June 30, 2025

Payment, Confirmation begins

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June 30, 2025
July 10, 2025

Registration ends

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July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Reporting Date

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July 10, 2025

Questions & Answers​

We operate through a set of activities and research that bring diverse people and perspectives together.

Mandaar Vaarta

Mandaar Manthan

Let’s bring development and prosperity to the birthplace of Arthashastra.