Research Associate

Surabhi Singh is a dedicated professional with a strong background in economics and public health. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Lucknow and is pursuing a Post-Graduate Diploma in Population and Family Health Studies from IGNOU. Surabhi specialises in program monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and report writing. She has…

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…

Senior Research Associate

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…

Senior Research Associate

Thejaswini Kalasamudram is a Senior Research Associate at Pahle India Foundation, leveraging her expertise in development studies as an IIT post-graduate. With a strong background in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement, Thejaswini has worked closely with NGOs, Members of Parliament and Union Cabinet Minister as a Policy Associate and Consultant. Her experience spans facilitating collaborations…

Senior Research Associate

Pompy is a public health professional with a Master’s in Public Health and over six years of experience in program implementation, research, and evaluation. She has worked across various public health domains, collaborating with national and international organisations and government agencies. Her expertise lies in research, monitoring and evaluation, and project management, ensuring evidence-based decision-making…

Data Scientist

Uday Khanna is a Data Scientist at Pahle India Foundation (PIF). He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Economics and is currently pursuing an MSc in Financial Engineering from WorldQuant University, with a focus on advanced analytics in finance. He specializes in analyzing structured and unstructured data, with an emphasis on automation, econometrics, and…

Senior Research Associate

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…

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 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…

Visiting Senior Research Associate

Shreya Ganguly works as a Visiting Senior 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…

Associate Fellow

Dr. Sayoudh Roy is an Associate Fellow at Pahle India Foundation. He has a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Economics from Ohio State University (USA) with a focus on the macroeconomics of labor markets and the impact of financial frictions. He also has an M.S. degree in Quantitative Economics from Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi, and…

National Co-ordinator iLEAP

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…