Office Assistant

Abhishek joined Pahle India Foundation as the office assistant in 2017.

Research Assistant

Ishita is a Research Assistant at the Pahle India Foundation, specializing in health and livelihood research within the social sciences. With an M.A. in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai, she brings expertise in policy research and has contributed to key projects focused on healthcare access, technology governance, economic well-being, and social development. Her work aims…

Research Assistant

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…

Research Associate

Garima Jain works as a Research Associate at Pahle India Foundation. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Economics from I.P. University and a Master’s in Economics from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, with a dual specialization in International Trade and Finance. She has previously interned with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry where…

Research Associate

Mehek works as a 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 has…

Senior Research Associate

Shreya Ganguly works as a Research Associate at Pahle India Foundation. She graduated from the Dual Bachelor of Arts Program between Columbia University and Sciences Po in April 2021 with a major in Economics. She has previously interned at NITI Aayog in the Voluntary Action Cell. She is passionate about evidence-based research with a focus…

Senior Research Associate

Rishi has done his Bachelor’s in Economics from University of Delhi and Master’s in Economics from Ambedkar University Delhi. He has previously worked with organisations like Digital Empowerment Foundation, Infomerics Ratings and Valuation Pvt. Ltd., and the Institute for Competitiveness. He has also interned with organisations like EPW Research Foundation, Research and Information System for…

Research Associate

Harsh is an engineer turned development professional with an M.A in Development Studies from TISS Mumbai. He brings the industry perspective into the mix, having worked in the core manufacturing sector. He has previously worked on various projects (baseline study, impact assessment, M&E etc) catering to government, multinational and non-profit organizations. His passion lies in…

Head - Communications

Ipsita is a communications professional with 14 years of extensive experience in the media, non-profit, and corporate sectors. She graduated from Miranda House, Delhi University, and also holds a Postgraduate degree from Sri Venkateswara College, along with an Executive MBA in Marketing from Tezpur University (A Central University). Beginning her career as a journalist with…

Public Health Analyst

Shreya Anjali is a Public Health professional, who has joined Pahle India Foundation as Public Health Analyst. She has a Bachelor’s in English and a Master’s in Public Health from TISS, Mumbai. She has worked with PwC India for 2 years where she collaborated with government and development agencies to drive meaningful change. During her…

Public Health Analyst

Rahul Varyani is a young public health professional, who has joined Pahle India Foundation as Public Health Analyst. He has Bachelor’s in Economics and a Master’s in Public Health from TISS , Mumbai. His work experience includes working with young minds as a faculty (mathematics) for three years and providing his services as consultant at…

Associate Fellow

Suyog Dandekar is an experienced researcher, specializing in Law and Economics. With a Ph.D. in Economics, he applies game theory and behavioural economics to public policy analysis. As a senior analyst at Prosperiti, he has worked on labour-related projects with a special focus on women’s employment and legal barriers across India. Previously, he taught at…