Saurav Bujarbaruah is a Research Assistant at Pahle India Foundation. He holds a Master’s degree in Statistics from Gauhati University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics from the Indian Statistical Institute. His work focuses on district-level data analysis, Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) estimation, and state-level development planning. His research interests span applied statistics, statistical modelling, economic policy, and regional development, with a particular focus on evidence-based public policy in Northeast India.