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EDUCATION
M.A. ECONOMICS 2019-2021 Ambedkar University, Delhi
B.A. ECONOMICS (H) 2015-2019 Hansraj College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
● “Epolicy of Young Leaders” Introductory course in Public Policy – Centre of Civil Society, January 2021.
● Summer School in Econometrics and Data Science – Centre for Advanced Studies in Policy Research, May 2021.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Consultant (Freelance), NASSCOM Foundation.
February 2025 – April 2025
• Analysed qualitative and quantitative data on Digital Literacy, Employability, Women Entrepreneurship, and Social
Innovation; prepared reports, summaries, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Validated documentation, performed data hygiene checks, and resolved discrepancies to ensure alignment with project KPIs
and timelines. Coordinated multi-location field data collection, facilitated verification visits, and reviewed baseline/endline
reports for accuracy and completeness.
Analyst, Project Planning and Implementation Division – Quality Council of India.
August 2022 – September 2024
Education Quality Promotion (EQP), National Board of Quality Promotion (NBQP):
• Developed a comprehensive action plan to promote education quality across India.
• Contributed to the Youth for Quality Bharat Mission @100, aimed at fostering a culture of quality among youth for a Viksit
Bharat by 2047. Established and maintained regular connections with key stakeholders to expand the initiative nationwide.
Collaboration with DARPG and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):
• Conducted in-depth research, data analysis, and internal assessments aligned with project objectives for the 2023–2024
period.
National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2022–2024:
• Reported to Additional Secretary and Deputy Secretary of DARPG to manage and present award applications to the selection
committee. Designed evaluation methodologies, conducted preliminary application reviews, and led project verification
studies in collaboration with Under Secretaries from various ministries.
National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2022–2024:
• Analysed and presented research papers to the Compendium Committee and Joint Secretary. Assisted in preparing and
releasing the Excellence Booklet, Compendium of Research Papers, and case studies during the conference. Supported the
onsite management team of state governments during conferences organized by DARPG.
Research Consultant, Inclusion Economics India Centre.
March 2022 - August 2022
Google Flood Alerts Project (Patna, Bihar):
• Conducted scoping activities in Panchayats, drafted, piloted, and translated baseline surveys, and coded them in SurveyCTO.
• Trained and managed field teams, including supervising CATI-based surveys and conducting in-person training for over 600
volunteers. Utilized Excel and STATA for data management and analysis. Led the alert dissemination process by defining
protocols, designing alert structures, and overseeing daily dissemination.
Agents of Social Change: Delhi Government Schools:
• Scoped schools, drafted and piloted student surveys, and developed protocols for pilot studies. Trained field teams,
supervised CAPI-based surveys, and managed data using Excel and STATA. Provided regular updates to stakeholders and
the Principal Investigator.
Research Intern, J-Pal South Asia.
August 2021 - January 2022
Does Certification Increase Returns to Human Capital?
• Assisted in designing survey questionnaires and conducting qualitative and quantitative research. Conducted pilot exercises,
surveys, and regular audit studies to ensure data quality. Managed and maintained quality datasets for future reference and
analysis.
ACADMIC RESEARCH AND PROJECT
o “Invisibility of Mental Health in Healthcare System with the discourse of Pandemic”, Secondary Data-based Qualitative Research
to understand Health care sector of India, 2021.
o “Political Economy of Development, Governance, and Institutions: A Study of Narendra Modi Era 2014 onwards” Research
Proposal based on Empirical evidence to understand the Political economic growth of India, 2021.
o “Critical analysis of Social Inclusion under Right to Education Act 2009”, Empirical study-based research on Targeted
policy/scheme analysis of India, 2021.
o “Critique of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Wash in Rural India”, Empirical data-based research to review the Heath conditions in
India from Economic point of view, 2021.
TECHNICAL SKILLS OTHER SKILLS
- STATA - Microsoft Excel -Critical Thinking - Research - Data Analysis - Report Writing
