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…

Project Co-ordinator

Bitupan brings along a rich blend of project management expertise along with research and corporate experience. He has conducted his doctoral research on livelihood development in hill districts of Assam. He possesses over 12 years of practical experience in implementing internationally funded projects such as APART and NERCORMP, financed by the World Bank and IFAD,…

State Coordinator - Assam & Meghalaya

Poulomi is a public health and development professional having 11 years experience in the domains of RMNCH, TB, Adolescent health, Nutrition and Covid 19 vaccination. She has worked with various national and international donors as well as state governments. Her expertise lies in Monitoring & Evaluation, Research, and Project Management, having collaborated with national and…

Senior Research Associate

Smriti holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Postgraduate degree in Development Studies. She received her Ph.D. from Humanities and Social Sciences Department, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam. Her doctoral research explores the role of village-level cooperative credit societies in Assam, focusing on their historical, policy, and economic impacts in Assam. She has…

Senior Research Associate

Anshita Sachan is pursuing a PhD in Economics from NIT, Bhopal. She specializes in the fields of macroeconomics, financial, environmental, and energy economics. She has authored and published papers in esteemed international journals and book chapters. She has also cleared UGC NET (2019). Earlier she was engaged as an analyst at the Institute of Economic Growth, New…

Senior Research Associate and Project Coordinator (North-East).

As a passionate development professional with background of Master in Social Work from TISS, Lenboi had hands on experience from grassroot development organization to central ministry. Prior to joining Pehle Indian Foundation(PIF) Lenboi was engaged as a Senior State Coordinator in Project Monitoring Unit of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(MSJE), monitoring centrally sponsored schemes…

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…

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…

Associate Fellow

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…

Communications Specialist

Born in Udaipur, Dhawal Trivedi joined PIF as a Communications Specialist in 2024. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English Literature from GGTU Rajasthan. Before joining PIF, he worked as a Knowledge Management Officer for a USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities project in Gujarat. His previous roles also involve working in the communications team…

Public Health Specialist

Vasuki is a dedicated public health professional with experience in implementing public health programs, conducting research, managing health databases, and leading the monitoring and evaluation of welfare initiatives for healthcare workers and the public. She holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Hyderabad. She has been instrumental in designing and executing various…