Sujay Phatak is an economist and research professional with over eight years of experience in academia and policy research. He holds an MA in Economics with a specialization in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics and is currently pursuing a PhD at the School of Economics, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. His research focuses on economic growth with special focus on education, regional disparities, and financial inclusion. Sujay has contributed to multiple government reports, including studies for the State Planning Commission of Madhya Pradesh and NITI Aayog, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.