Research Associate

Bishal Kalita is a Research Assistant at Pahle India Foundation, with a postgraduate degree in Development Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad. He is passionate about conducting policy research and advancing evidence-based policy advocacy for informed decision-making. His expertise lies in policy analysis and advocacy, qualitative and quantitative research, and project management,…

Research Associate

Nathishia is a Research Assistant (Legal) at the Pahle India Foundation, where she works within the Ease of Doing Business & Exports vertical. She holds an LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law from O.P. Jindal Global University. Fascinated by interdisciplinary research, she is particularly interested in the intersections of law with energy studies, public…

Research Associate

Jiya Bharti holds a postgraduate degree in economics and brings experience in public policy with a focus on agricultural trade, digital economy, and gig economy through a gender lens. She has also written on gender issues and contributed reports on the digital economy, reflecting her commitment to inclusive and equitable development

Research Associate

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…

Research Associate

With a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Public Health and Community Medicine, Sneha brings a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to the field of public health. Sneha previously served as a Senior Analyst at EY, LLP, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with notable government clients, including the NHA, NEDFi and HTAIn-Department…

Research Associate

Palak Mahajan has a background in Public Health and Nutrition from the University of Delhi. She has worked majorly in Tuberculosis programs and operational research vertical conducting primary and secondary research in the area of TB, silicosis and related co-morbidities. In addition, she has been working briefly in the multi-sectorial coordination with Corporates/PSUs/NGOs to bring…

Associate - Strategy & Research

Samriddhi Prakash is a Research Associate at Pahlé India Foundation, interested in macroeconomics, international trade, and sustainability. She earned her Master’s degree in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2023 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Miranda House, University of Delhi.

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…

Economist

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. 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…

Senior Data Analyst

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…