Public Doctrine is an independent platform working across research, communication, and public affairs in India.
Founded by Raunak Kumar, Public Doctrine was created with a simple but important purpose—to bring together research, data-driven thinking, digital communication, and grassroots insight so that public issues can be understood clearly, responsibly, and in their real-world context.
The platform does not limit itself to any single ideology, organisation, or political narrative. Instead, it focuses on understanding people, institutions, governance challenges, and public discourse as they actually exist on the ground.
Why Public Doctrine Was Created
Public conversations today are often shaped by speed, emotion, and visibility rather than depth and understanding.
Important issues trend briefly, data circulates without context, and grassroots realities are frequently spoken about without being truly understood.
Public Doctrine was created to change that.
The platform exists to slow the conversation down—to connect research with lived experience, data with ground reality, and communication with responsibility—so that public dialogue becomes more meaningful and informed.
Who We Are
Public Doctrine is shaped by people who believe that clarity matters more than noise and understanding matters more than reaction.
Founded by Raunak Kumar, a researcher and communication professional, the platform reflects an approach that combines study, data analysis, digital awareness, and direct engagement with communities.
From grassroots realities and field-level observations to broader discussions on governance, leadership, public communication, and social change, Public Doctrine focuses on explaining the “why” behind issues—not just what is visible on the surface.
What We Do
Public Doctrine works across multiple, interconnected areas:
Research & Analysis
We undertake structured research and long-form analysis on public, social, political, and governance-related issues. Our work prioritises context, evidence, and long-term understanding over short-term reactions.
Data-Driven Insights
We use data to understand trends, public sentiment, and impact. More importantly, we interpret data responsibly—so that numbers are connected to real people and real situations.
Grassroots Insight & Reporting
Ground realities shape public life more than narratives do. Through observation, interaction, and reporting, we bring forward grassroots perspectives that are often missing from mainstream conversations.
Social Media & Digital Communication
Public Doctrine supports responsible digital communication. We work on social media strategy, content planning, and narrative alignment for leaders, institutions, and initiatives—ensuring communication remains ethical, issue-focused, and credible.
Consulting & Advisory
We provide issue-based advisory support across public communication, political consulting, governance strategy, and civic engagement. This includes research support, narrative building, grassroots feedback analysis, and long-term communication planning.
Political Consulting & Public Communication
Public Doctrine offers political and public affairs consulting that is grounded in research, data, and public interest.
Our consulting work focuses on:
- Understanding public sentiment through data and grassroots inputs
- Supporting leaders and institutions in issue-based communication
- Shaping responsible political and governance narratives
- Advising on ethical social media and digital outreach
- Aligning communication strategies with ground realities
We do not engage in propaganda. The focus remains on credibility, ethics, and long-term public trust.
Grassroots Insight & Ground-Level Understanding
A core strength of Public Doctrine lies in staying connected to people and communities.
By listening, observing, and engaging at the grassroots level, the platform brings forward insights that help leaders, organisations, and institutions remain grounded in real concerns rather than assumptions or trends.
Social Impact & Public Benefit
Public Doctrine is driven by a commitment to public benefit.
Through its work, the platform contributes to:
- Public awareness and civic understanding
- Evidence-based and responsible communication
- Digital literacy and ethical use of social media
- Amplification of grassroots voices
- Stronger connections between institutions, leaders, and communities
These efforts align naturally with broader goals related to education, awareness-building, community engagement, and participatory governance.
Partnerships, CSR & Collaboration
Public Doctrine is open to collaboration with:
- CSR initiatives and corporate foundations
- Non-profit and social sector organisations
- Educational and research institutions
- Leaders, policymakers, and public representatives
- Impact-focused advisory and consulting programmes
Collaborations may include research projects, communication initiatives, grassroots studies, awareness campaigns, capacity-building efforts, and long-term knowledge partnerships.
All partnerships are guided by transparency, independence, and public interest.
Our Values
Clarity
We value understanding over speed and depth over trends.
Integrity
Our work is independent, ethical, and free from paid narratives.
Responsibility
We handle data, narratives, and public sentiment with care.
Collaboration
We work with individuals and institutions committed to meaningful and positive impact.
Founder & Leadership
Founder & CEO – Public Doctrine
Raunak Kumar is the Founder and CEO of Public Doctrine.
His work spans research, data analysis, political and public communication, social media strategy, and grassroots engagement. Through Public Doctrine, he focuses on helping leaders and institutions communicate responsibly, understand public sentiment, and remain connected to ground realities.
Work With Us
Public Doctrine welcomes collaboration, advisory engagement, and partnership with organisations, leaders, and institutions that value informed thinking, ethical communication, and real-world insight.
For consulting, research collaboration, grassroots studies, social media and communication support, CSR partnership, or advisory engagement, please connect with us through the Contact page.
Think deeper. Understand better. Stay connected to the ground.