I am a development professional with over 4.5 years of experience across government systems, social sector programs and field implementation. I hold a Master ‘ s in Social Work and am an alumnus of ISDM, with a grounding in systems thinking and program design. As State Coordinator at the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, I contributed to policy implementation, institutional evaluation, capacity building, and multi-state program execution under initiatives like Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, involving government liaisoning, stakeholder coordination and field monitoring. The PPIA Praxis Programme excites me as an opportunity to deepen my understanding of governance and institutional reform, and contribute more meaningfully to public service delivery in India.

I am a development professional from rural Maharashtra with experience in organisational management, financial governance, and programme implementation. An alumnus of the Indian School of Development Management, my work focuses on education access, youth leadership, and strengthening grassroots systems. As Co-founder of Eklavya India Foundation (till February 2026), I have contributed to building the organisation into a structured Section 8 entity, leading undergraduate mentorship programmes that supported over 2,500 students from marginalized communities. I have also worked as a Gandhi Fellow with the Kaivalya Education Foundation, engaging with public education systems and community-led development initiatives. My interests lie in public policy, education equity, and governance. I am particularly motivated to understand how policy can better respond to grassroots realities and enable inclusive development outcomes.

I am a Teach For India Fellow working in a resourceconstrained public school in Delhi, focused on improving learning outcomes and strengthening school systems. I hold a B.Sc. in Physical Sciences and an LL.B. from the University of Delhi. Coming from a low-resource schooling background with limited infrastructure and teachers, I developed a strong commitment to working in the social development sector. Through my legal education, I realised that many challenges faced by marginalised communities arise from gaps in implementation and institutional capacity. In my current role, I have taken on leadership responsibilities as a School Champion, managing stakeholders and improving school culture. As a School Transformation Intern, I designed a competency-based curriculum framework aligned with NEP 2020. I am motivated to strengthen public systems, and the Programme’s praxis-based approach strongly aligns with my goals.

I am a law graduate with an LLM and over two years of experience as a Teach For India Fellow, where I worked in a government primary school to strengthen foundational learning and improve classroom practices. My work extended beyond teaching to include training government teachers in structured pedagogy, designing curriculum interventions, and leading initiatives to improve student attendance and engagement. I also developed an arts-integrated programme to promote holistic development and student voice. Prior to this, I worked with Yakjah, a reconciliation and development network in Jammu and Kashmir, where I engaged with women artisans and youth from conflict-affected communities through storytelling and community-based initiatives. Coming from a village near the LOC in Jammu and Kashmir, I am a firstgeneration learner and have navigated significant social and financial barriers to pursue higher education and a career in the development sector. I am particularly interested in strengthening public systems, especially in education and rural development, by improving how policies translate into meaningful outcomes on the ground. The PPIA Praxis Programme excites me because of its strong focus on real-world governance, district-level engagement, and implementation leadership. I see it as an opportunity to deepen my understanding of public systems and build the skills required to drive sustainable change at scale.

I am a development professional with over 3.5 years of experience working across rural livelihoods, natural resource management, and agri-value chains. I hold a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and a PGDM in Rural Management from NIRDPR, which has enabled me to approach development challenges with both technical and socio-economic perspectives. I have worked with BAIF Development Research Foundation and Arya.ag, gaining diverse exposure across grassroots implementation and agri-market systems. My key interests lie in public policy, rural development, and inclusive market systems. I am particularly motivated to understand how policy frameworks can better integrate grassroots realities with scalable solutions. The PPIA Praxis Programme excites me as it offers an opportunity to build strong analytical and policy design skills, enabling me to transition from implementation to influencing policy and driving systemic impact at scale.

I hold a Master’s in Social Work with a specialisation in Public Health, and have experience as a Project Coordinator and Consultant across health, education, and livelihoods, working closely with government departments and schemes. I am particularly interested in public policy and its impact on marginalised communities and society at large. I have also taken on leadership roles during my academic and professional journey. Outside work, I enjoy reading and dancing.

I hold a Master’s degree in Integrated Rural Development and Management from Banaras Hindu University. Following my graduation, I joined the Azim Premji Foundation as an Associate, where I worked closely with Anganwadi Centres and government schools to strengthen early childhood care and improve teaching-learning processes. I was also entrusted with leading a Rural Crèche initiative in partnership with a local organization, Chaupal. In this role, I led a team of 23 members and successfully operationalized 118 crèches, reaching over 1,750 children. My work focused on team capacity building, field engagement, monitoring systems, and ensuring quality implementation of the program. I am deeply interested in driving grassroots change through communitycentered interventions, with a strong focus on the needs of key beneficiaries. I am particularly keen to understand how public policies are designed and translated into action on the ground. The PPIA Praxis Programme excites me as it offers an opportunity to engage with policy frameworks, learn from practitioners, and closely understand the functioning of district administration in delivering impactful outcomes for communities.

I am a public policy professional with over 1.5 years of experience in the government advisory sector, currently working with the Quality Council of India. With a Master’s in Economics (Quantitative specialization), I bring strong analytical and research skills to policy evaluation and implementation. I have contributed to ministry-led projects across domains such as disaster management, public service delivery, and governance reforms, involving data analysis, field research, and stakeholder engagement. My experience includes supporting large-scale evaluations, drafting strategic frameworks, and working closely with government institutions at both national and district levels. I am particularly interested in evidence-based policymaking and grassroots impact. The PPIA Praxis Programme excites me as it will strengthen my ability to design and implement effective, citizen-centric policies.

I am a development professional with a Master’s in Social Work from Jamia Millia Islamia and over three years of experience working with government systems in child protection, education, and adolescent mental health. I have worked with organizations like Sangath and Counsel to Secure Justice (UNICEF-supported), focusing on program implementation, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building. I am particularly interested in strengthening the link between policy and last-mile delivery, and the PPIA Praxis Programme excites me as an opportunity to build a stronger policy and analytical perspective to drive systemic change.

I hold Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Allahabad. I belong to a rural farmer family and transition from a village to a city like Allahabad has enabled me to deeply understand the disparities between rural and urban areas. My academic background has motivated me to work towards social transformation and ensuring justice for all. During my academic journey, I worked as a field researcher and intern with various organizations that provided me opportunities to engage with socially vulnerable communities and understand their challenges at the grassroots level. As part of the Azim Premji Foundation, I worked directly with rural public schools, teaching children whose futures were at risk due to lack of access to quality education. Now I am highly motivated to be part of this programme, where I can gain deeper insights into public policy at the ground level and contribute meaningfully towards social transformation.

I am a postgraduate in Horticulture with a strong foundation in agricultural research, Professionally, I have worked extensively at the grassroots level, engaging directly with farming communities across semi-arid regions. I have led and supported initiatives on crop diversification, seed systems strengthening, and sustainable agricultural practices, working closely with multiple stakeholders including farmers, NGOs, and institutional partners. My experience includes designing and implementing fieldbased trials, developing crop models, and documenting impactful case studies that bridge research with real-world application.

I’ m a development professional with 3 years of experience working with communities, focusing on children and young people. I engage with communities, run sessions, and work with local, block and district level stakeholders to support grassroots initiatives. I’ m passionate about community engagement, child development, and creating inclusive programs. The PPIA Praxis Programme excites me because it can help me improve my skills in policy analysis and program management, making me more effective in creating impactful policies.

I am a Political Science graduate from the University of Delhi with over four years of work experience in electoral strategy, grassroots mobilization, and policy research. I have worked with the Jan Suraaj as a District Point of Contact conducting field research and managing campaign operations in Bihar. My experience also includes roles at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, ShowTime Consulting, and national-level political campaigns, focusing on communication strategy, constituency analysis, and stakeholder coordination. I have led and contributed to initiatives such as Freedom Web on misinformation and has been involved in community work including education support and welfare access. My interests include public policy, digital governance, and inclusive development.

I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from Banaras Hindu University, where I developed a strong foundation in community development and social policy. During my graduation, I was also an NCC cadet, which helped me build discipline and leadership skills. Professionally, I have worked with Rajeevika at both block and district levels, focusing on rural livelihoods and women’s empowerment. I have facilitated the development of more than 15 enterprises across farm and non-farm sectors and have been actively involved in implementing government policies at the grassroots level. This experience has given me practical insights into governance challenges and policy execution.I am keen to deepen my understanding of public policy and management. This programme excites me as it will help me connect field experience with structured learning and enhance my ability to contribute to effective and inclusive policy-making.

I am a development professional with a postgraduate degree in Development Management from the Development Management Institute (DMI), Patna. My academic journey is complemented by field experience with PRADAN, JSLPS, and SRIJAN, where I worked on rural livelihoods, agriculture, and FPOs, with a strong focus on community-led development. I have served as a Project Executive at SRIJAN, working on strengthening FPOs by building grassroots leadership, improving governance systems, and enabling institutional growth. I have facilitated farmer linkages with government schemes and supported the scaling of business operations. I played a key role in reviving the Niwari Kisan Producer Company Limited, contributing to its growth to a turnover of ₹34 lakhs. Through these experiences, I have developed a strong interest in governance and public systems, particularly in strengthening last-mile implementation. I have managed village clusters and supervised a team of four staff members, driving field operations and coordinating with diverse stakeholders. I am excited about the PPIA Praxis Programme as an opportunity to connect grassroots experience with policy frameworks and contribute to improving public service delivery and rural development outcomes.

I am a development professional currently serving as Young Professional with Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (Rajeevika), Government of Rajasthan. Over the past two years, I have been actively engaged in implementing rural livelihood initiatives, strengthening women-led self-help groups, and facilitating community-driven development at the grassroots level. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honours) and a Master’s degree in Social Work, which together have provided me with a strong academic foundation in social development, public systems, and inclusive growth. My professional journey has provided me with hands-on experience in programme implementation, stakeholder coordination, and field-level policy execution. The Programme in Public Policy and Management excites me as it offers an opportunity to deepen my understanding of policy frameworks, analytical tools, and governance mechanisms.

I am a development professional who believes that a meaningful change begins with listening, co-creating, and occasionally getting my hands (and feet) muddy in the field. With a background in History from Loreto College and a Master’s in Development from Azim Premji University, my journey into the development sector has been shaped by both academic curiosity and grassroots engagement. My journey in PRADAN , Jharkhand shaped my leadership skills around mobilizing SHG women to aspire for gender equity through livelihood enhancement and WASH programmes in Jaridih and Kasmar blocks of Bokaro District. My experience at the National Institute of Advanced Studies introduced me to research at scale, where I worked on large livelihood datasets and contributed to a project on the blue economy in the Sundarbans. I love working in collaborative spaces, facilitating discussions, and occasionally using creative methods like theatre and PLA tools to bring about action oriented changes. The Programme in Public Policy and Management will help me to learn from the goal and change oriented machinery of public administration where policies will be working at scale to foster social and economic development at the District level. It will help me to understand the nuances of the different factors which effect policy implementation at various stages , understand the impediments to it and cocreate with stakeholders to find a way forward.

An environmental enthusiast and interdisciplinary researcher, I aspire to work at the intersection of Samaj, Sarkar, and Bazaar within the climate change discourse. As a Project Coordinator at TISS, I led projects across various districts in Maharashtra to enhance the livelihoods of tribal communities through sustainable forest management. In this role, I had the opportunity to implement the FRA, PESA, and MGNREGA acts while working closely with government departments. This experience motivated me to work within the administration to bring about change at scale and tackle systemic challenges. The most exciting aspect of the PPIA Praxis Programme for me is the opportunity to bridge the gap between practice and academia, fostering data-driven policy for the most marginalized communities.

I am a development practitioner working at the intersection of public systems, livelihoods, and enterprise ecosystems. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Management from the DHAN Academy (TDA) and a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Rural & Tribal Development from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational & Research Institute (RKMVERI). Over the past five years, I have worked across government programmes, CSR portfolios, and incubation ecosystems, with experience in programme design, multi-stakeholder engagement, and large-scale implementation with institutions i.e. WASSAN, Development Support Centre, and Cognisphere Solutions Limited. My work includes contributions to flagship initiatives such as the Odisha Millets Mission (DA&FP, Government of Odisha), large-scale wasteland management and plantation, livelihoods and carbon offsetting projects, and currently, leading efforts at the Atal Community Innovation Centre (AIM, NITI Aayog) to support community enterprises and grassroots innovation. My interests lie in socioecological systems, commons-based approaches, and local governance, with a focus on shaping resilient and community-anchored development models. I am particularly excited about the PPIA Praxis Programme as a space to interrogate practice through a policy lens and deepen my engagement with institutional and systems-level thinking, while learning alongside a cohort practiced to do a better design and deliverinto effective public action.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s in Social Work, with a strong interest in public policy, rural and urban development, and inclusive governance. My academic training in counselling and social casework, combined with grassroots experience, has shaped my understanding of the gap between policy design and implementation. I have worked extensively in community settings, including managing an urban slum cluster in Bhanpur, where I supervised and implemented the SOS Family Strengthening Programme (FSP) with a team of field staff. I supported over 300 women and 400–500 children across livelihoods, education, health, and mentoring. These experiences strengthened my skills in leadership, community mobilization, stakeholder coordination, and programme implementation. My interests lie in improving last-mile delivery of public services and strengthening local governance systems. The PPIA Praxis Programme excites me as it offers an opportunity to build analytical and leadership skills while contributing to more effective and inclusive policy outcomes.