Siddharth, a law graduate from the ICFAI University, Dehradun and Masters from South Asian University, New Delhi is a Research Assistant at Pahlé India Foundation. He has done his Bachelors and Masters with specialization in International Law. He was the recipient of SAU Merit Scholarship for 2022-24 LLM Program. Having a keen interest in oriental…
Jashan Kakkar is an Economics postgraduate from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, with a specialization in Trade and Finance. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Jashan has interned with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), where he prepared an in-depth report on India-China…
Bishal Kalita is a Research Assistant at Pahle India Foundation, with a postgraduate degree in Development Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad. He is passionate about conducting policy research and advancing evidence-based policy advocacy for informed decision-making. His expertise lies in policy analysis and advocacy, qualitative and quantitative research, and project management,…
Noboneeta Rabha is a Research Assistant at Pahle India Foundation with a postgraduate degree in Development Studies from IIT Guwahati and a foundational background in Geography. Her academic and professional work focuses on evidence-based policy research in environmental governance, rural development, and social protection systems. She has conducted extensive fieldwork examining the socio-ecological impacts of…
Umesh Raj is a Research Assistant at Pahle India Foundation. He earned his Master’s in Liberal Arts from IIT Guwahati and graduated as a gold medalist with a Bachelor’s in Social Management from Central University of Gujarat. Umesh brings hands-on experience in field studies and qualitative research, having interned with the Gujarat State Human Rights…
Archna Vyas oversees advocacy and communications efforts for two foundation divisions: Global Growth & Opportunity and Gender Equality. Her work advances the goals of the foundation and its partners in areas such as financial inclusion, agricultural productivity, urban sanitation, nutrition, global education, women’s economic empowerment, and women in leadership. Archna joined the foundation in 2014…
Nilesh Shah Group President & Managing Director Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (KMAMC) Nilesh Shah is Managing Director of Kotak AMC. Nilesh lead his team to the Best Fund House of the Year Award at all the mutual funds where he has worked viz. Kotak, ICICI Prudential and Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Nilesh is a…
Surabhi has completed her undergraduate in B.Sc Economics from Symbiosis International University. Previously, she interned with the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and has contributed to the Status of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) report, 2023. She has also worked on the project Bharat Pravah, a collaborative effort with the Ministry of…
Jiya Bharti holds a postgraduate degree in economics and brings experience in public policy with a focus on agricultural trade, digital economy, and gig economy through a gender lens. She has also written on gender issues and contributed reports on the digital economy, reflecting her commitment to inclusive and equitable development
Surbhi Chakraborty is pursuing Ph.D. in Defence and Strategic Studies at Punjabi University, Patiala. A Gold Medallist in her postgraduate studies, she has spearheaded several initiatives aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, particularly in the areas of indigenous defence production, cybersecurity, and strategic policy. She has contributed to a range of publications, including authoring chapters…
Dr Riya Thakur is Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Dr. YS Parmar University, Solan. A department topper, she has authored several research articles and actively participated in national and international conferences, demonstrating her academic dedication and research capabilities. She further enriched her global perspective through a prestigious international internship with Gustave Eiffel University, France, where…
Sayanton Mondal is an agriculturist and rural sustainable development professional with over four years of expertise in agricultural economics and rural development. He served as a researcher on a DST-funded project at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, where he worked on socio-economic development initiatives for marginalized communities in Northern West Bengal through farmers’ training and capacity…