Pratap Bhanu Mehta, the previous President of the Centre for Policy Research, is a political scientist who has taught at Harvard University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and the New York University School of Law. His areas of research include political theory, constitutional law, society and politics in India, governance and political... Read more
Pratap Bhanu Mehta, the previous President of the Centre for Policy Research, is a political scientist who has taught at Harvard University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and the New York University School of Law. His areas of research include political theory, constitutional law, society and politics in India, governance and political economy and international affairs.
Dr Mehta has served on many central government committees, including India’s National Security Advisory Board, The Prime Minister of India’s National Knowledge Commission and a Supreme Court appointed committee on elections in Indian universities.
Mehta is a prolific writer; he is an editorial consultant to the Indian Express and his columns have appeared in dailies including the Financial Times, The Telegraph, The International Herald Tribune and the Hindu. He is also on the editorial boards of many academic journals, including the American Political Science Review, The Journal of Democracy and India and Global Affairs.
Dr Pratap Bhanu Mehta holds a First-Class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and a PhD in Politics from Princeton. In 2010, he received the Malcom S.Adishehshiah Award and the 2011 Infosys Prize for Social Sciences – Political Science.
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Pratap Bhanu Mehta's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Pratap Bhanu tailored to your event.
Pratap Bhanu Mehta speaks on Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Pratap Bhanu to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Pratap Bhanu Mehta for events worldwide, subject to Pratap Bhanu's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Pratap Bhanu Mehta is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Pratap Bhanu can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Pratap Bhanu Mehta on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Pratap Bhanu can offer.
Pratap Bhanu Mehta delivers keynotes in Hindi. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Pratap Bhanu Mehta's areas of expertise include Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Pratap Bhanu's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Pratap Bhanu Mehta can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Pratap Bhanu's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Pratap Bhanu Mehta is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Pratap Bhanu Mehta, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Pratap Bhanu's current availability for your dates.