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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dr. Payal Seth is a PhD in economics and used to work as an economist with Tata-Cornell Institute, Cornell University, US. Her research interests lay at the intersection of development, health, and behavioral economics. She has extensive experience in survey implementation, data management, and empirical research using experimental, quasi-experimental, and panel data methods. Payal received…
Poulami 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…
Dr. Sahil Parmar holds an MBBS, an MD in Community Medicine, and a Project Management certification from IIM Lucknow. With over 10 years of experience, he has collaborated with global public health organizations like Jhpiego, UNICEF, ITSU-JSI, UNDP-GAVI Secretariat, and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. His work spans Family Planning, COVID-19 response, vaccination,…