Mandaar

Can Bihar be rebuilt without reimagining its institutional foundations?
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 rural Bihar from 26-28 December 2025.

Experts

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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

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Few more Economists and Social Scientists

Camping Highlights

Rural Stay

Stay in a comfortable rural North Bihar 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 village and explore their uses.

Excursions

Visit nearby tourist places and experience the heritage of Bihar.

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

December 2, 2025

Registration begins

December 2, 2025

December 4, 2025

Application Review begins

December 4, 2025

December 10, 2025

Participation Confirmation begins

December 10, 2025

December 20, 2025

Registration ends

December 20, 2025

December 26, 2025

Reporting Date

December 26, 2025

Questions & Answers

What is the fee for participation?

Rs 2,000 for Students, Rs 5,000 for Professionals. Few scholarships available for select candidates based on their profile.

What is included in the participation fee?

Food, Stay and Participation for 3 days and 3 nights. Consumables for the DIY activities.

What is not included in the participation fee?

Travel to and from the venue.

What should I bring with me?

Winter clothes, pen and notebook, laptop.

What is prohibited?

Alcohol, drugs, arms,

Why rural camping?

89% population of Bihar lives in villages. So, stay in beautiful rural landscape will help understand Bihar better.

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

Mandaar Vaarta

Mandaar Manthan

Can Bihar be rebuilt without reimagining its institutional foundations? Let’s explore this question in detail at Mandaar Manthan.