Dr. Yadavindu Ajit is an economist with a Ph.D. in Development Studies from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai and M.A in Development Studies from TISS Mumbai. His research interests lie at the intersection of macroeconomics, monetary economics, applied econometrics, and policy-relevant issues in emerging economies, with a particular focus on inflation…
Sila Mishra is an Economist at Pahlé India Foundation and has recently submitted her Ph.D. thesis in Economics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Her research interests lie in Development Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and the Economics of Family and Gender. Drawing multidisciplinary insights from economics, psychology, and sociology, and employing large-scale survey datasets, her…
Dr. Monika Sharma is a Senior Research Associate – Environmental Health at Pahlé India Foundation, and a Ph.D. graduate in Environmental Engineering from Delhi Technological University, with research expertise in indoor air quality, aerosol measurement and modelling, and exposure assessment, and a strong focus on the health effects of air pollution. She specializes in field-based…
Omkar Parab holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, where he specialized in econometrics and quantitative economic analysis. Prior to joining the Pahle India Foundation, he served as an Accounts Officer/Enforcement Officer at the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), contributing to grievance management, public outreach, and process improvement initiatives. His…
Sanmeet Kaur is Senior Data Analyst and Economics graduate with proven experience turning complex data into actionable intelligence across policy, market research, and business analytics. She combines econometric expertise with applied data science proficient in statistical methods and machine learning. Her work spans end-to-end analytics solutions, multi-industry market research, and policy advisory, with experience at…
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. Sakshi Pandey is a researcher specializing in Food and Nutrition policy. She holds a PhD in Agroinformatics from The University of Tokyo and an MTech from IIT Bombay, and has over five years of interdisciplinary research and policy experience across India, Japan, and international institutions. Her doctoral and postdoctoral work examined the linkages between…
Yvonna Tia Steele has a Master’s in Public Policy from the Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad following her undergrad in Economics Honors. Her academic and professional interests lie in economic policy, fintech regulation, and development strategy. She has contributed to research and publications on maritime trade security and regulatory innovation in the FinTech sector.…
Ishita is a senior research associate at Pahle India Foundation and has submitted her Ph.D. thesis at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai. Her research lies at the intersection of development economics and political economy. Her thesis examines whether decentralisation policies improve the welfare of historically marginalised communities in low-income, resource-constrained settings,…
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…
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…
Mehek works as a Senior Research Associate at Pahle India Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literary and Cultural Studies from FLAME University and a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) degree from Kautilya School of Public Policy, with a concentration in Business and Government. Passionate about the intersections of technology and sustainability, she…