Omkar Parab holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, where he specialized in econometrics and quantitative economic analysis. Prior to joining the Pahle India Foundation, he served as an Accounts Officer/Enforcement Officer at the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), contributing to grievance management, public outreach, and process improvement initiatives. His…
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…
Dr. Sakshi Pandey is a researcher specializing in Food and Nutrition policy. She holds a PhD in Agroinformatics from The University of Tokyo and an MTech from IIT Bombay, and has over five years of interdisciplinary research and policy experience across India, Japan, and international institutions. Her doctoral and postdoctoral work examined the linkages between…
Yvonna Tia Steele has a Master’s in Public Policy from the Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad following her undergrad in Economics Honors. Her academic and professional interests lie in economic policy, fintech regulation, and development strategy. She has contributed to research and publications on maritime trade security and regulatory innovation in the FinTech sector.…
Sayanton Mondal is an agriculturist and rural sustainable development professional with over four years of expertise in agricultural economics and rural development. He served as a researcher on a DST-funded project at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, where he worked on socio-economic development initiatives for marginalized communities in Northern West Bengal through farmers’ training and capacity…
Dr Riya Thakur is Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Dr. YS Parmar University, Solan. A department topper, she has authored several research articles and actively participated in national and international conferences, demonstrating her academic dedication and research capabilities. She further enriched her global perspective through a prestigious international internship with Gustave Eiffel University, France, where…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…