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…

Natural Farming & Soil Expert

P V Satish has specialised in soil microbiology, molecular biology, and advanced analytical techniques. With over 15 years of experience in plant science research and International Analytical Soil Laboratory, his expertise extends to managing high-tech lab operations, conducting rhizosphere studies, and mentoring professionals. Dedicated to scientific innovation and capacity building, he actively contributes to sustainable…

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…

Associate Fellow

Dr. Richa Kothari is an economist with a Ph.D. and an M.Sc. in Applied Economics from Presidency University, Kolkata, where she ranked third. She completed her B.Sc. in Economics from Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata, securing the first rank, and has cleared six papers in actuarial science. She has worked as an Individual Consultant at NITI…

Associate Fellow

Dr. Aishwary Kant Gupta holds a Ph.D. from TERI School of Advanced Research Studies, New Delhi, with a research focus on the economic analysis of Non-Tariff Measures in international trade. He has published research papers in Foreign Trade Review and Journal of International Commerce, Economic and Policy, and has also written articles in newspapers such…

Associate Fellow

Dr. 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…

Associate Fellow

Dr. Aditi Rawat, an Economics graduate from Doon University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) is an Associate Fellow at Pahle India Foundation. As an ICSSR doctoral fellow at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal (A Central) University, Srinagar (Uttarakhand) her research focused on the Indian gig economy. Aditi has authored numerous papers in various journals, spanning topics such as the…

Head of Communications and Partnerships

Sonal Jain is a seasoned communications and partnerships strategist with over 15 years of diverse leadership experience. Currently committed to driving social impact, she brings a rich background that bridges global consulting and government collaborations to the social impact ecosystem. A graduate of Christ College, Bangalore, Sonal is also an alumna of the Chartered Institute…

Regional Director - North East

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,…

After a career of 8 years in legal practice, academics and research, Ankeetaa felt the need to steer her career towards the social and policy sector. So she decided to pursue her second Masters, an LL.M in International Children’s Rights from Leiden University, Netherlands. Since returning to India in 2022, she has worked at a…

Assistant Director - Programs and Fellow

Jyoti is a policy analyst with experience in policy research, monitoring and strategy evaluation, and data analytics with a major in legislative research. She was a Commission Fellow at The Lancet Citizens Commissions. She has published Strategic Yearbook along with other Papers on Security, Strategic perspective, International Relational, Internal and external Security. Jyoti Yadav can…

Visiting Fellow

Sakshi is a Public Policy professional with diverse experiences, in that she has consulted with the ex-MoS Home and MP, Shri Hansraj Ahir; worked with government bodies like TRIFED & National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and international development agencies like the German Development Corporation. Drawing from her education at St. Stephens College and…