TISS Hyderabad Placement Brochure 2019-20 2

PLACEMENT BROCHURE
2019 - 2020
TISS Hyderabad
HYDERABAD OFF-CAMPUS
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CONTENTS
ABOUT TISS HYDERABAD ..................................................................... 3
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR ........................................................... 6
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR .......................................... 7
MESSAGE FROM THE PLACEMENT OFFICER .................................... 8
AZIM PREMJI SCHOOL OF EDUCATION .............................................. 10-15
SCHOOL OF LIVELIHOODS AND DEVELOPMENT ............................. 16-33
M.A. DEVELOPMENT STUDIES .................................................... 19-23
M.A. NATURAL RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE ............... 24-28
M.A. RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE ............... 29-32
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE ........................... 34-42
SCHOOL OF GENDER STUDIES ............................................................... 43-48
WHY RECRUIT FROM TISS HYDERABAD ............................................ 49
PAST RECRUITERS ...................................................................................... 50
PLACEMENT PROCESS .............................................................................. 51-52
CONTACT US ............................................................................................... 53-54
STUDENT PROFILES .................................................................................... 55-114
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ABOUT TISS Hyderabad
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 as the Sir
Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. In 1944, it was renamed as the
Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The year 1964 was an important landmark in
the history of the Institute, when it was declared Deemed to be a University
under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act (UGC), 1956.
Since its inception, the Vision of the TISS has been to be an institution of
excellence in higher education that continually responds to changing social
realities through the development and application of knowledge, towards
creating a people-centred, ecologically sustainable and just society that
promotes and protects dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all.
TISS Hyderabad strives to attain ‘excellence’ in higher education in social

sciences with a firm eye on relevance to the region, state, and nation
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Our Vision
To create an institution of excellence in
knowledge building and sharing that explores
fresh ground in defining social sciences and its
relevance in strengthening people’s knowledge,
their right to education and ecologically
sustainable livelihoods, in order to deepen
democracy and citizenship.
Mission
The Hyderabad campus works towards its vision by:
Creating an institution of excellence in higher

education in social sciences that offers a high
quality learning environment for national and
international students and scholars
Building new knowledge that is theoretically

grounded, and demonstrating innovative
programmes
Strengthening research and practice skills

in planning, policy making and programme
management at all levels of governance
structures.
Hallmarks of
TISS Hyderabad
TISS Hyderabad positioned itself as a pioneer in:
Inclusive and Equitable Education:

TISS Hyderabad has the philosophy of
inclusiveness ingrained in its policies,
programmes and infrastructure. Through its
own admission policies and processes, the
institute ensures that deserving students from
all socio-economic backgrounds get a fair
chance to compete and secure admission in its
programmes.
Thought Leadership:
Thought Leadership:
Through its engagement in teaching, training,
research, programme innovation and public
policy initiatives, TISS Hyderabad attempts to
provide thought and intellectual leadership. The
institute strives to create a strong cadre of high
calibre human service professionals to work with
the people, government, industry and non-profit
sectors.
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Hallmarks of
TISS Hyderabad
Driver of Innovation:
TISS Hyderabad creates opportunities for
nurturing initiatives that can propel change
and enhance human well-being. The long-
standing experience of the Institute with field
action projects in communities and institutions
will be streamlined to systematically conceive,
launch and document social innovation and
entrepreneurship models.
Unconventional Knowledge Building:

Conventional understanding of knowledge
building will be enriched with transformative
ways of engaging in knowledge production.
Knowledge-building spaces will be creatively
and critically shared with various communities
in order to produce grounded knowledge to
enhance people’s lives and livelihoods.
Platform for Civil Society Engagement

with Governance:
TISS has a long-standing tradition of mediating
policy dialogues, advocating for policy
changes, and amplifying people’s voices.
Training of various functionaries to strengthen
decentralization and citizenship will be the
hallmark of TISS Hyderabad. The institute will
strengthen grassroots leadership to engage with
ongoing dialogues on public policy and research
priorities. The institute will also provide a platform
for informed debate involving all stakeholders
and responsibility holders – the government,
people’s groups and networks, business and
industry, NGOs, and others.
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MESSAGE FROM THE
DIRECTOR
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, established as the Sir Dorabjee Tata
Graduate School of Social Work, subsequently declared deemed university
in 1964, has over the years grown into a multi-campus public university with
nearly 4500 students. From its inception, TISS has been at the cutting edge of
education, research and outreach in important areas of human development
and public policy concerns. Eight decades later TISS continues to produce
committed high quality human service professionals in a range of social and
human development sectors: social work, human resources management,
public health, mental health, social epidemiology, clinical and counseling
psychology, education, media and cultural studies, climate change, disaster
management, public policy and regulatory governance, rural and urban
development, livelihoods and social entrepreneurship, focused work on
women, children, adolescents, youth, aged& and disability studies, and
vocational skill development, through over 50 cutting-edge post-graduate
Shalini Bharat programs and several M. Phil. and Ph. D. programmes.
The campus at Hyderabad is one of the three off-campuses of TISS. In keeping

with the larger vision of TISS, Hyderabad campus seeks to nurture excellence
in knowledge production and dissemination in sectors that explore fresh
grounds in defining social sciences and their relevance to society. The Campus
commenced its academic programmes in 2012 with a vision to achieve
global standing through its commitment to fostering high quality education,
research and outreach towards building a just, peaceful and secure society.
In the intervening years, we have grown not only in terms of our academic
programmes but also in our collective determination to strengthen knowledge
bases to benefit people from all sections of society.
In the academic year 2018–19 the campus delivered 11 academic

programmes, which included 1 undergraduate, 7 graduate and 3 doctoral
research programmes. Students passing out of these programmes have
been placed in some of the best organisations in the country. Many have
also been successfully admitted into reputed higher educational institutes in
India and abroad. During the period of this report, all the Schools engaged
with the Telangana State, where the campus is located, and also with other
State governments as knowledge partners. The collaboration with the
Statesinvolved providing support for initiating and evaluating State level
programmes and building capacities of State functionaries at different levels.
Within and across Schools, the Faculty continued to work on several socially
relevant research projects.
TISS has always had a strong commitment to contribute to society, to embrace

new initiatives, and to engage deeply with communities near and far, as this
Institution is built on the premise that the greatest innovations in history have
come from people bold enough to explore new frontiers and to take novel
approaches. I am confident that the graduating students will continue this
tradition, blaze their own trail and make a positive impact on society.
Shalini Bharat
Director
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
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MESSAGE FROM THE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad off-campus, established in
2012 has made a mark in the educational landscape through its distinctive
interdisciplinary programs that have the twin goals of engaging with social
transformation, and strengthening students’ career-preparedness. Given the
paucity of quality social science education and the context of over-emphasis
on technology education in this region, the contribution of TISS Hyderabad
campus to deliver well-designed social science courses and equip students
to address challenges of social, political, and economic realities cannot be
minimized.
Through its Master’s programs in Education, Development Studies, Natural

Resource Governance, Public Policy and Governance, Rural Development
and Governance, and Women’s Studies, TISS Hyderabad strives to produce
committed human service professionals with the requisite knowledge, skills
Professor U.Vindhya and sensitivities, who will attempt to make a difference in people’s lives and
Deputy Director (Acting) contribute their best efforts for social reconstruction and change.
TISS Hyderabad off-campus
I am delighted to present the graduating batch of 2018-20 and am certain
that the field-based practice and the competencies they have acquired here
have equipped them to engage with the challenges of various sectors of
development. As they take wing, I wish them the best and am confident that
they will be significant assets to wherever they are placed in governmental, or
non-governmental agencies.
I warmly welcome all the recruiting organizations to visit our campus and
interact with our students.
Professor U.Vindhya
Deputy Director (Acting)
TISS Hyderabad off-campus
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MESSAGE FROM THE
PLACEMENT OFFICER
Dear recruiters,
Greetings from Tata Institute of Social Sciences - Hyderabad Campus.
Currently India is in a phase wherein professionals from social sciences and

humanities streams have a key role to play in catalysing progress. As it is very
well known across the globe, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences has been
in the forefront for producing the best social scientists. Our curriculum is not
only well-equippedbut also up-to-date with the societal requirements, going
through a continuous process of evaluation and improvement.
We are known for our emphasis on field experience and all of our students
come with a reliable knowledge base that is in coherence with on-ground
M. Madhavarao ralities. Taking this pursuit of excellence one-step forward, we take care and
choose employers who give our students a platform to gain specialised work
experience.
Over the last five years, our recruiters have been a proactive medium,
engaging our students suitably across sectors and hierarchical levels— both
on the field and at the planning and strategy stages. It is a pleasure to mention
here that 90% of our recruiters come back to us every year for the fresh pool of
resources. And it is my privilege to invite you this year, to examine pool of fresh
talent post graduates, who are all set to join your organisation.
Regards,
M. Madhavarao
Placement officer
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Courses Offered
4 Schools
Azim Premji School of Education
• M.A. in Education
• Integrated M.Phil.-PhD in Education
School of Gender Studies
• M.A. in Women’s Studies

• Integrated M.Phil.- PhD in Women’s Studies
• Direct PhD in Women’s Studies
School of Livelihoods and

Development
• M.A. in Development Studies

• M.A. in Natural Resources and Governance
• M.A. in Rural Development and Governance
.
School of Public Policy and

Governance
• M.A. in Public Policy and Governance

.
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AZIM PREMJI SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION
M.A. EDUCATION
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Chairperson’s Note
The Masters of Arts in Education (M.A. Ed) programme is a full-time,

campus-based programme on offer since 2012 onwards. In its design and
implementation, the programme provides opportunities for students to
engage with educational thought, draw upon the experiences of practice,
and integrate experience with theoretical concepts that enable develop a
contextually rich, nuanced understanding of the field.
Students engage with educational issues through a variety of learning

modes: classrooms, workshops and seminars inviting scholars to deliberate
on contemporary themes, guided visits to different educational sites, living
educational work scenarios by associating with organisations and institutions
through internships, and developing knowledge base and skill-sets for
planning and conducting focused educational inquiry through their research
dissertations. Through a student-led initiative called “Conversations”, students
Dr. Ritesh Khunyakari invite practitioners in the field to share their experience and wisdom of working
Chairperson in thrust areas.
Azim Premji School of Education
Through a carefully designed, intellectually stimulating curriculum, the learning
discourses in the MA Education programme encourage students to carve
their identities by seeking a balance of domain knowledge, analytical abilities,
reflective thought, empathy, and goal orientation. The dividends reaped from
the two-year of learning engagement manifests in wide range of careers
that students choose. They are being absorbed by several government and
non-government organisations, schools, agencies involved in curriculum
development, organisations catering to professional development of
teachers, and as field researchers in education projects. Some students
choose to pursue further education or doctoral studies within India or abroad,
to strengthen their interests and engagement with discipline. Some students
choose to continue their doctoral studies by joining the Integrated Mphil-Phd
in Education programme at our campus.
The work of Azim Premji School of Education (APSoE) gains visibility through
sustained commitment to its academic programmes, several international
and national collaborations and through continual engagement with research
projects. The contribution of the School manifests itself through some of its
works. For instance, faculty have been involved in developing courses for pre-
service teacher education in India for the National Council of Teacher Education
(NCTE). The knowledge partnerships with organisations in the education
sector has yielded fruitful outcomes. For instance, an academic collaboration
with NEXT Education is leading to a conference on the significant theme of
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). Even in individual capacities, the
APSoE faculty has contributed significantly to building a comprehensive and
robust presence to thinking in Education. For instance, one of the faculty has
contributed to the State of the Education Report for India 2019 on Children
with Disabilities published by UNESCO. Another faculty had served as a team
leader for the Indian contingent of students participating in the International
Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) 2017 held at the Netherlands. The involvement
in educational thinking pervades and spreads through students who find
career placements in several organisations. We foresee the placements of
our students as a way of strengthening the knowledge networks and forging
greater, active collaborations with interested stakeholders in the field.
Dr, Ritesh Khunyakari

Chairperson, Azim Premji School of Education
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Courses Overview
The MA in Education programme is spread over four teaching semester, i.e,
across two years. The breaks between semesters are utilised for experiential
learning through internship. Internship allows students to visit a site of
educational practice and immersion in the settings to gain an understanding
of what characterises an educational discourse in the setting. The
presentation and reflections of these experiences by the students contribute
to creating a larger awareness of educational discourses in the country and
also provide a basis for anchoring conceptual understanding in the taught
courses. The curricular space for all the academic programmes affords a
certain degree of flexibility, allowing the course anchoring faculty to tailor
the readings, resources and the flow of the content of the courses to align
with the contexts of teaching present in each academic year. Such a flexible
curricular space allows scope for upgrading content and also integrating
knowledge from across disciplines. A variety of pedagogic strategies inform
the classroom practice which encourage collaborative learning, project-
based engagement, discussion and other innovative pedagogies. Within
the norms laid by the University Grant Commission, a variety of assessment
modes which invite formative as well as summative assessment. These
include reflective writings, presentation of projects, term papers etc.
About Course Structure

Semester 1 Semester 3
Foundation courses Basic Courses
Understanding Society Education Policy, Institutions and practices
Understanding Politics Education Research Methods
Understanding Economics
Advanced Disciplinary Courses
Basic Courses (to be opted an one)
Philosophy of Education Cognition and Learning

Human Development and Learning Economics of Education
Understanding Language
Workshop and Practicum

Understanding the field of education Semester 4
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Compulsory Experimental Learning
Social Science Education 1
Design and Technology Education
Thematic Courses (2nd sem and 4th sem are offered

Semester 2 together in 2018-19)
Foundation courses Teacher Professional Development
Sociology of Education Caste, Tribe and Education
History of education
Workshops and Practicum
Curriculum Studies
Introduction to Education Research Perspective on Disability
Optional Experimental Learning Dissertation
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Faculty Experience
Dr Murali Krishna Mallepaku Dr Ritesh Khunyakari
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Chairperson,
M.A., M.Phil., in English, M.Sc in Botany,
CIEFL, Ph.D. in Science Education (TIFR)
PhD in ENGLISH, University of Hyderabad.
Dr Sonia Sawhney
Dr Rekha Pappu Associate Professor,
Associate Professor, B.Ed.- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha
M.A., M.Phil., University (GGSIPU),
Phd in English (University of Hyderabad) M.A. in English – IGNOU,
M.Ed- Osmania University,
M.Phil in Education and research-
The University of Cambridge,
Ph.D. in Education- Osmania University
Internship Organisations
SAGE Fellowship programme, by Leo & Mike
Thrive Foundation - Chennai
Reliance Foundation
Gyan Setu, Jnana Prabodhini, Pune
Quality Education Support Trust (QUEST)
Govt. of Maharashthra
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
United Nations
Voice 4 Girls
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Indian Institute of Mother and Child Welfare
NCERT, Department of Education in Languages
NCERT, Department of Education in Social Sciences
NCERT, Department of Elementary Education
Sikshasandhan
Infrakraft
Science for All foundation
ALFAA
Salaam Baalak Trust
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CLASS STATISTICS
Academic Background
28% Arts
24% Applied Science
8% Commerce
12% Education
4% Humanities
12% Pure Science
12% Social Science
Age
72% (22 - 25 years)

28% (25 - 30 years)
Work Experience
76% Fresher
8% < 1-year
8% 1 - 3 years
8% 3 - 5 years
Gender Diversity
64% Female
36% Male
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STUDENT PROFILES
M.A. EDUCATION
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SCHOOL OF LIVELIHOODS
AND DEVELOPMENT
M.A. IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

M.A. IN NATURAL RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNNENCE
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The School of Livelihoods and Development aims at building high quality

human resources for the development sector through its three academic
programs, Masters in Rural Development and Governance (MA RDG) Masters
in Development Studies (MA DS) and Masters in Natural Resources and
Governance (MA NRG). The students joined these programs in the year 2018
shall be passing out this year. They have gone through the requirements of
the courses demonstrating commendable aptitude for learning as revealed
through their classroom interactions, assignments and internships with
governmental/non-governmental organizations. The MA-Development
Studies dwells on the holistic concept of Development and takes students
through the role of the state in propelling development, urbanization
and its impact on development nexus between natural resources and
development,and understanding development from the lens of human rights.
The MA-NRG programme enables a greater student exposure to both theory
Dr. Srinivas Surisetti and practice pertinent to the governance of natural resources. The students
Chairperson are taught various tools and techniques for diagnosing these issues and they
School of Livelihoods and critically look at various solutions that are suggested for resolving these issues.
Development The course curriculum of the MA-RDG program, with adequate emphasis on
both theory and practice, enable the students to understand the nuances of
the programmatic processes and methods and harness their analytical and
research skills.
Most of the students of the previous batches from these programs joined both
Government and Non Government Organizations. A large number of them work
for various livelihood missions across the country and with the Department
of Planning of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. I am happy to note that
the feedback on their contributions was impressive I have no hesitation to
state that they have gained a fair amount of theoretical perspective and
knowledge on current development discourses to enable them to venture
into Society, learn and contribute to the development sector and society at
large as they grow in these organizations.
Dr. Srinivas Surisetti

Chairperson
School of Livelihoods and Development
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Faculty Experience
Dr. Amit Upadhyay Mr. Arjun Sengupta
Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor,
M.A. in Sociology M.A in Development Studies,
(University of Hyderabad), Tata Institute of Social Sciences,
M.Phil. in Evidence Based Social Mumbai&
Intervention (University of Oxford), M.Phil., Centre for Study of Social
Ph.D. in Sociology (University of Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru
Hyderabad) University, Delhi.
Dr. Bibhu Prasad Nayak Dr. R. Kalpana Sastry

Associate Professor, M.A., M.Phil. Professor,
(University ofHyderabad) B.Sc. (Botany Hons.),
PhD in Economics M.Sc. (Myc. & Pl. Path), IARI,
(Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ph.D. (IMyc & Pl. Path), IARI,
Delhi) PGDIP (NALSAR),
(Course Coordinator, Economics (JNU, New Delhi)
MA in Natural Resources and
Governance)
Dr. Santosh Kumar Verma

Dr. Krithi S Assistant Professor,
Assistant Professor, MA (VBS Purvanchal University,
MPhil, PhD in Economics, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh),
Jawarhar Lal Nehru University M.Phil. (School of Economics, Indore,
Madhya Pradesh),
PhD (Jawaharlal Nehru University,
Delhi),
Post- doctorate (University of Kassel,
Germany).
Dr. Poulomi Bhattacharya

Associate Professor, Dr. Srinivas Surisetti
PhD in Economics (Institute for Assistant Professor and Chairperson,
Social and Economic Change) M.S.W. (Nagarjuna University),
(Course Coordinator, PhD (Andhra University)
MA in Development Studies)
Dr. Rahul Menon Dr. P. Karunakar

Dr. Rajesh K. P.
Assistant Professor,
PhD in Economics, M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D degrees in Political
PhD in Sociology, University of
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. Science
Hyderabad.
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MA DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
SCHOOL OF LIVELIHOODS AND DEVELOPMENT
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COURSE OVERVIEW
In recent years, Development Studies as a field of academic engagement has grown in importance.As
issues of development and progress come to be widely debated,Development Studies as a discipline
seeks to provide us with the tools and capabilities to confrontthem. Through its interdisciplinary
approach, it provides us with solutions from multipleperspectives, thereby ensuring a comprehensive
and holistic approach to policy-making. It is also this interdisciplinarity that allows students from
different fields, be it sociology, economics, political science, engineering, geography, mathematics
and literature etc. to come together to create a vibrant academic space that promotes.
Inclusivity and diversity in thinking:

What makes the Masters’ Programme in Development Studies at TISS Hyderabad unique is its balance
between knowledge of theoretical models and approaches to development and its application in the
real world through hands-on and rigorous fieldwork experience. It encourages engagement beyond
the classroom as well as equipping students with the skill sets required in the
development profession today. These include training in conduction of research and analysis of data,
both qualitative and quantitative.
The courses offered within this Masters programme are inclined towards relevant fields of
development practice - especially Sustainable Development, Gender-inclusive Development,
Healthcare and Sanitation, Urbanization, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution and so on, many of
which are explored in greater depth by our students in their M. A. dissertations. The course begins
with familiarizing students coming from diverse academic backgrounds in the foundations of social
sciences - sociology, political science and economics. More advanced courses: Development
Economics, Impact Evaluation, Project Management, Philosophy and Methods of Social Research
(Both Qualitative and Quantitative methods), State and Development, Data Analysis, Gender and
Development Practice, Environment and Development, Urbanization and Development, Human Rights
and Development etc. are offered in the latter semesters as students gain significant grounding
within the discipline.
During the course, students are encouraged to enter the field and broaden their academic
horizons. They are given exposure in -
• Internship and Field experience in Rural Areas

• Fieldwork for the Quantitative Research Method Course.
• Five week internship to develop skills to work with various organizations
• One month fieldwork as a part of the MA dissertation
• Opportunities to compete for student exchange programmes for universities abroad
• Workshops on Statistical Softwares like STATA, SPSS and R(Basics)
• Workshops on Budgets, Impact Evaluation, Urbanization etc.
Having been exposed to intensive academic training in the field of development as well as being
equipped with the skills required in the profession, students have been placed at several
prestigious government and non-governmental organizations. These include - Planning Department,
Government of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Planning and Statistics Department Bengaluru,
Kudumbashree in Kerala, various State Rural Livelihood Missions etc. The various non-governmental
organizations include J-PAL (EPoD-IFMR), PRADAN, CARE India, KPMG, Reliance Foundation, Shiv
Nadar Foundation, Foundation for Ecological Society (FES), Aga Khan Foundation etc. among
others.
Many students also go on to pursue their M.Phil and PhD from excellent universities in the country
and abroad.
The academic engagement, training and exposure to new experiences is the hallmark of the masters’
programme in Development Studies here at TISS Hyderabad. The Department aims at moulding
students into engaged, sensitive and well-rounded development practitioners capable of
providing solutions to the many development questions faced today.
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Foundation courses : Common Course(s) :
Understanding Society Philosophy & Methods of Social Research - 2
Understanding Politics
Core Course(s):
Understanding Economics
Development Economics
Common Course(s) : Theories of Development
Philosophy & Methods of Social Research - 1 Social Justice & Social Exclusion
Welfare Regimes
Core Course(s) : Contemporary Indian Economy
Introduction to Development Studies
Skill-Based Modules:
State & Development
Foundations of Data Analysis
Experiential Learning :
Understanding Rural Society Internship:
(Please refer to the Internship page)
Elective Options:
Policy, Institutions & Legal Framework
Semester 3 Policy Institutions in Practice

Social Conflict & Public Policy
Common Course(s):
Political Economy of Agriculture, Land & Labour
Poverty & Inequality: Approaches &
Measurement
Gender & Development Practices
Core Course(s): Semester 4

Urbanisation & Development Research:
Human Rights, Social Movements & Development
Dissertation
Environment & Development
Core Course(s):
Skill-Based Modules:
Industrialisation, Globalisation & Labour
Project Management
Impact Evaluation Dissertation
Understanding Budget (Workshop)
Choice Based Credit System

Options:
Ethics & Public Action
Gender, Health & Public Policy
Gender, Media & Culture
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CLASS STATISTICS
Academic Background
0.5% Natural Science

15% Engineering
15% Commerce
65% Social Science
Age
100% 21-25 years
Work Experience
81.5% Fresher
18.5% Work Experience
Gender Diversity
34% Male
66% Female
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Corporate Enterprises:
Tata Trusts
Government Bodies:
ILE&G, Department of Planning, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Integrated Tribal Development Agency
Kudumbashree
Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society
Society for Employment Generation and Enterprise
Development in Andhra Pradesh, Government of Andhra
Pradesh
National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises
National Institute of Advanced Studies
Non-Governmental Organisations:
Centre for Youth and Social Development
Jagori Grameen
Professional Assistance For Development Action
The Kishkinda Trust
Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association
Idea Foundation
Research Think Tanks:

Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability
Institute for Social and Economic Change
Centre for Equity Studies
Centre of Development Studies, Trivandrum
Foundation for Democratic Reform
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MA NATURAL RESOURCES
AND GOVERNANCE

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MESSAGE FROM
COURSE COORDINATOR
The M.A Natural Resources and Governance programme aims to produce
development professionals in the field of natural resource governance,
equipped with the tools and skills to understand and address pertinent issues
in India. The programme is being taught in partnership with Foundation for
Ecological Security (FES) and is designed to produce professional equipped
with the knowledge to understand, analyze and come up with creative and
informed solutions in natural resource management and governance.
Some of the salient features of the programme are The programme covers
the governance of a wide range of natural resources including water, land,
forests, agriculture, livestock and fisheries. The programme imparts critical
thinking with interdisciplinary scientific analysis The partnership with FES
enables the students with ‘hands on’ training on resource governance. The
programme this gives equal weightage to both theory and practice. The
programme equips students to partake in organizational efforts in managing
Dr. Bibhu Prasad Nayak, projects and prepare them in managerial analysis and skills. This is one of
Programme Coordinator its kind programme in India and different from other similar programme
Natural Resoources and offered in other Indian universities in terms of its scope, approach and focus
on communities. The programme exposes students to both theories and
Governance
practical issues in natural resources governance. The programme also
blends the classroom learning with intensive field engagement through
strong experiential learning components in all 4 semesters. Some courses
like System dynamics and modeling, Bioregional planning equips students
with advanced methods of data analysis. The programme has a strong
research component for which students are free choose their research
interest within different environmental domains. Students also get selected
to different international exchange programmes through a very competitive
process in the institute
Dr. Bibhu Prasad Nayak,

Programme Coordinator,
Natural Resources and Governance
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COURSE OVERVIEW
The M.A Natural Resources and Governance programme aims to produce development professionals in the
field of natural resource governance, equipped with the tools and skills to understand and address pertinent
issues in India. The programme is being taught in partnership with Foundation for Ecological Security (FES)
and is designed to produce professional equipped with the knowledge to understand, analyze and come up
with creative and informed solutions in natural resource management and governance. Some of the salient
features of the programme are:
1. The programme covers the governance of a wide range of natural resources including water, land, forests,
agriculture, livestock and fisheries.
2. The programme imparts critical thinking with interdisciplinary scientific analysis.
3. The partnership with FES enables the students with ‘hands on’ training on resource governance. The
programme this gives equal weightage to both theory and practice.
4. The programme equips students to partake in organizational efforts in managing projects and prepare
them in managerial analysis and skills.
This is one of its kind programme in India and different from other similar programme offered in other Indian
universities in terms of its scope, approach and focus on communities. The programme exposes students
to both theories and practical issues in natural resources governance. The programme also blends the
classroom learning with intensive field engagement through strong experiential learning components in all
4 semesters. Some courses like System dynamics and modeling, Bioregional planning equips students with
advanced methods of data analysis. The programme has a strong research component for which students
are free choose their research interest within different environmental domains. Students also get selected to
different international exchange programmes through a very competitive process in the institute.

Understanding Economics Sustainability
Understanding Politics System Dynamics and Modelling
Understanding Society Understanding Climate Change
Philosophy and Methods of Social Research- 1 Approaches to Conservation and Development
Introduction to Socio- ecological Perspectives Project Management
Basics of Socio-Ecological Research NRG Seminar Series
Experiential Learning-1 CBCS- Impact Evaluation, Ethics and Public Action,
Gender Media and Culture, Political Economy of
Agriculture and Land, Gender Health and Public Policy
Research Proposal Writing/ Presentation
Semester 2 Experiential Learning 3 – Summer Internship
Institutional Analysis and Design
Socio-Ecological Research Advanced (SER-2)
Policy Institutions and Legal Framework Semester 4
Natural Resource Base Livelihoods Field Based Learning and Advanced Data Analysis
Environmental Economics 1. Biodiversity Inventory
Philosophy and Methods of Social Research- 2 2. Bioinformatics and Bioregional Planning
Data Analysis 3. System Dynamics and Modelling
Experiential Learning-2 Dissertation
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Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
Azim Premji University
CSA
Divecha Centre for Climate Change
Wassan
Biswa Bangla
Nirmaan Organisation
PondyCan
WWF
Cooptions Corporation Limited
Sanmat
University of Birmingham
Pradan
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Aptribes
PRAGYA
SAVE THE CHILDREN
Uttarakhand Grameen Vikas Samiti
NCSCM
Nature Environment and Wildlife Society
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
NBIRT
Tata Trust
Wildlife Institute of India
Telangana State Forest
NRG EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

The Experiential Learning is the root of the course that enables the classroom theoretical knowledge to be
practiced in the field. The theoretical concepts are studied in depth at the grassroots level and the gaps
that are identified are brought back to the classroom for further reflection. Ground realities are encountered
while on the field which can be incorporated in ideas for positive change in society. Working with various
civil society organisations hones the students as efficient and competent livelihood professionals. The
students get equipped with a valuable skills set, sensitivity and a professional attitude that makes them
most suitable to handle various livelihoods.
It is an integral part of the curriculum comprising of several credits. There are two fields distributed between
the first two semesters. The duration of the first field work is of 10 days and the second field work is of 20
days. The first field was largely on understanding village society, institutions, dynamics, socio-economic
status of various groups and communities through PRA tools. The second field focused on the application
of the International Forest Resources and Institutions (IFRI) framework to study forests and usage patterns
of the village commons and the governance of the resources at a village level.
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CLASS STATISTICS
Academic Background
31.3% Geography
25% Humanities
25% Social Science
12.5% Commerce
6.3% Sciences
Age
94.45% 20 - 25 years
5.6% 25 - 30 years
Work Experience
76.5% Fresher
11.8% 0 - 2 years
11.8% 2 - 3 years
Gender Diversity
43% Male
57% Female
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MA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
AND GOVERNANCE
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COURSE OVERVIEW
The MA Rural Development and Governance program with adequate emphasis on both theory and practice,
enables the students to understand the nuances of the rural development sector and governance, especially
for the livelihood security in rural areas. Livelihoods security in this context brings in the whole range of issues
around the farm and non-farm sectors and agrarian reforms that recognizes socio-environmental functioning
of the natural resources. The MA RDG program provides a critical perspective on the governance structures
comprising State, Market, Civil Society and Community and their implications on the livelihoods, especially of
the poor. The curriculum covers the nuances of Livelihood promotion processes, understanding the livelihood
challenges in the given Political Economy of Agriculture and other rural economic activities. The students are
equipped with the required skills to take up Livelihood mapping. Subsector Analysis and design Livelihood
projects with adequate understanding on enterprise promotion promoting people’s institutions, Financial
Inclusion and Social Entrepreneurship accordingly. The students are equipped to engage in participatory
and primary research for a thorough and critical analysis of development and governance scenarios. The
experiential learning spread across the semesters exposes the students to rural development sector on one
hand and allows them to contribute to the organizations they intern with on the other.
UNICEF
NABARD
Reliance Foundation
NITI Aayog
Oxfam India
Pradan
BITS Pilani, (Hyderabad Campus)
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
Access Livelihoods Consulting India Ltd.
Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME)
SEEDS Impact
CYSD (Centre for Youth and Social Development
JSLPS (Jharkhand State livelihoods Promotion Society)
WBSRLM
CARE India
BAIF foundation
Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Ltd. (GLPC)
Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA)
CCN Sahayog, Vizag
Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission
Mahanadi Coalfield Limited (Coal India)
African-Asian Rural Development Organisation
Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (MPSRLM)
Sehgal Foundation
Akshara Livelihood Pvt. Ltd.
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Foundation Courses: Core Courses:
Understanding Society Law, State and Institutions
Understanding Economy Poverty: Approaches and Measurement
Understanding Politics Gender and Development Practice
Project Management
Basic Courses:
Philosophy and Methods of Social Research-1 Seminar:
Understanding Nature, Eco-system and Natural Resources National Rural Development Programs
Core Course: Workshop:

Introduction to Livelihoods Financial Inclusion
Workshop: CBCS:
Conflict Over Natural Resources Impact Evaluation
Understanding Climate Change
Experiential Learning: Gender, Media and Culture
EL: 1-Understanding Rural Society Ethics of Public Action
Gender, Health and Public Policy
Environment and Development
Basic Courses: Core Courses:
Contemporary Indian Economy Institutional Analysis and Design
Philosophy and Methods of Social Research-2 Social Entrepreneurship
Theories of Development
Social Justice and Social Exclusion Research:
Natural Resource Based Livelihoods Research Dissertation
Core Courses: Workshop:

Political Economy of Agr, Land and Labour Financial Management
Public Policy and Local Governance
Working With Rural Communities Experiential Learning:
Field based learning
Workshop:
Analysis of Development Data
Experiential Learning:
Internship
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CLASS STATISTICS
Academic Background
58.3% Humanities
16.7% Commerce
12.5% Science
12.5% Engineering
Age
72% 20 - 25
24% 25 - 30
4% 30 - 35
Work Experience
22.5 Fresher
2 0-1
0 1-2
2 2-3
2 3-4
Gender Diversity
34.6% Male
65.4% Female
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STUDENT PROFILES
SCHOOL OF LIVELIHOODS
AND DEVELOPMENT
M.A. IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | CLICK HERE TO VIEW
M.A. IN NATURAL RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE | CLICK HERE TO VIEW
M.A. IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNNENCE | CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
AND GOVERNANCE
M.A. IN PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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We appreciate your interest in the School of Public Policy and Governance

(SPPG). Initiated in the year 2013, the SPPG is a leader in Public Policy Graduate
Education in India. More than 1300 candidates apply annually for the coveted
30 graduate seats offered by the MA in Public Policy and Governance
programme. SPPG graduates are empowered to study and analyse public
policy through micro-economic, statistical, political, legal, sociological and
ethical frames. The class room experience is further enriched by ninety days of
experiential learning. Special emphasis is placed on capstone policy projects,
developing policy/regulatory frameworks, team assignments, oral and written
presentation skills, and the ability to use and present big and complex data
through info graphics.
SPPG graduates from the previous batches are currently employed

with reputed International and National Policy Think Tanks/ Consultants,
Professor Aseem Prakash UN Institutions, State Planning Commissions, Private Foundations, CSR
Chairperson Organisations, State Livelihood Missions, Consultants to various departments
School of Public Policy and of state governments, National and Grassroot NGOs etc. SPPG graduates have
Governance been selected for various exchange programs to reputed institutes such as
Sciences Po, Paris and University of Gottingen, Germany and several of them
have joined international universities to pursue higher degrees.
The sixth batch (2018-20) will be completing their degree in April, 2020 and will
be available for placements. Given their training and passion, these students
are certain to add value to any work environment. Through my interactions
over the course of two years, I am convinced that these bright young minds
will positively contribute to the sectors they work for and will gradually evolve
into “thought” and “practice” leaders. I wish them the very best in all their future
professional endeavors.
Professor Aseem Prakash

Professor and Chairperson
School of Public Policy and Governance
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Course Overview
Established in the year 2013, the School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG) has
a mandate to create a cadre of public policy professionals who, through their multi-
disciplinary training, respond to current challenges and incubate ideas to proactively
meet future demands. The school provides interdisciplinary foundational training in
Ethics and Policy, Economics (including econometrics), Law, Political Science, and
Sociology. It encourages students to be reflexive in developing institutional designs
that can transform public services.
With a firm grounding in these core courses, students are expected to choose and
specialise in specific Policy Area Concentrations (henceforth PACs). Concentration
areas offered for the 2018-20 batch include:

• Regulation and Institutional Reform
• Urbanisation
• Social Conflict and Public Policy.
The archetypal SPPG graduate— whichever be her chosen policy concentration

- is led through a combination of classroom and hands-on experiential learning
methods. These skills enable students to develop models and frameworks for
accountable governance and public policy that are grounded in values of a just
society. In service of these goals, students:

• Apply theoretical knowledge to concrete policy situations
• Acquire expertise in analytics and big data sets
• Analyse and draft policies and legislations
• Learn the legal framework of policies and legislations
• Explore the intersection between ethics and policies
• Develop institutional intervention for diverse social challenges
• Acquire skills - written and oral - facilitating communication with diverse

audiences.
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Student-led Academic and
Policy Research Pursuits
The SPPG inaugurated a student-led academic and policy research
agenda with its very first 2013-15 batch. This pioneering initiative was
further strengthened with 2014-16, 2015-17, 2016-18, 2017-19 and 2018-2020
batches. Incorporating a learning-teaching frame, it enables students to
initiate and determine the contours of research programmes, research
papers related to topical policy concerns, academic publications,
policy conferences, and weekly lectures. Student-led activities are thus
the fulcrum of the school’s work, and they comprise of the following:
a. Policy Research Programmes

The student-led research programmes are an off-shoot of the
PACs offered by the school. Having chosen their PACs based on their
proclivities in research and policy, students wrote field-based research
dissertations on the following themes:
PAC: Regulation and Institution Reforms

Coordinator: Aseem Prakash, Professor and Chairperson, School of
Public Policy and Governance
Theme 1: Sharing Economy and Cab Aggregators

Team Members: Naveen Kumar, Sri Harsha Lakkimsetti, Prashant, Singh
Shrishti Kumari, Nafisa Khatoon, Vikram Kumar.
Theme 2: Sharing Economy and Food Delivery Platforms
Team Members: Adya Behera, Harshula, Nishtha Relan, Vedant Kaul,
Bharat Sharma, Swayamsiddha Sahoo
Theme 3: Corporate Social Responsibility
Member: Bittoo Kumar Ram
Theme 4: Market Economy of Death

Member: Mayank Singh Devak
PAC: Social Conflict and Public Policy

Coordinator: Ipsita Sapra, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy
and Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad
Theme 1: Statelessness and Forced Migration

Team Members: Abhilash SC, Anubhav Bishen, Anjitha S Madanan , Th
Joshibanta Singh, Sreetama Basu
Theme 2: Institutional Marginalisation in Higher Education
Member: Prabakaran A K
PAC: Urbanisation
Coordinator: Gayatri Nair, Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy
and Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad
Theme 1: Walled Cities

Team Members: Aarti B, Madhur Sharma, Mohit Jane, Naveen Isarapu,
Nikhil Minz, Rishitha Pinipe, Vikas Mannan
Theme 2 : Financing of Colleges in India

Member : Shashank SR
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Foundation courses Core

Understanding Society Comparative Public Policy
Understanding Politics Impact Evaluation
Understanding Economics Policy Analysis Exercise
Reading Texts & Research Writing
Core
Economic Analysis of Public Policy Common
Ethics of Public Action Law, State and Governance
Public Policy: Paradigms & Practices
CBCS – Elective II (any one)
Common Human Rights, Social Movements and
Philosophy & Methods of Social Research – I Development
Project Management
Experiential Learning – I Environment and Development
Understanding Rural Society Understanding Climate Change
Experiential Learning III

Internship/ Field Placements for Collecting
Primary Data for the Dissertation
Semester 2
Core
Development Economics and Public Policy Semester 4
State, Markets and Regulatory Institutions
Statistical Techniques and Data Analysis Core
Policy Institutions in Practice Public Economics
Civil Society, New Social Movements and Public
Common Policy
Public Policy and Local Governance
Philosophy & Methods of Social Research – II Research: Field placement-based dissertation
& viva-voce
CBCS Elective (any one)
Industrialisation, Globalisation and Labour
Men and Masculinities
Migration, Labour and Economy
Experiential Learning – II
Hands-on experience on implementation of a
specific public policy
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Policy Area Concentration
(any one theme)
Institutional Reform, Capacity and Regulation
History and Perspectives on Regulation (Semester 2)

Regulation and Institutions-I (Semester 3)
Regulation and Institutions-II (Semester 4)
Social Conflict and Public Policy
Social Conflict and Public Policy (Semester 2)

Social Conflict, Familiar Margins, and Public Policy (Semester 3)
Social Conflict, Unfamiliar Margins, and Public Policy (Semester 4)
Urbanisation
Urban Economics (Semester 2)

Urban Identities & Governance (Semester 3)
Urban Planning and Policies (Semester 4)
Faculty Experience
Dr. Amit Sadhukhan Dr. Aseem Prakash
Assistant Professor, Professor and Chairperson MA,
MSc in Economics (University of Calcutta), M.Phil., PhD in Political Science (Jawaharlal
M.Phil. and PhD in Economics (Jawaharlal Nehru University)
Nehru University)
Dr. Gayatri Nair Dr. Ipsita Sapra

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,
M.A in Sociology (University of Pune), M.A. in Sociology (University of Calcutta).
M.Phil. and PhD in Sociology (Jawaharlal M.A. in Sustainable Development
Nehru University) (Staffordshire),
PhD in Social Sciences (Tata Institute of
Social Sciences)
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CLASS STATISTICS
Academic Background
52% Social Sciences

20% Commerce
16% Engineering
8% Humanities
4% Sciences
Age
78.6% (20 - 25yrs)

10.7% (25 - 30yrs)
10.7% (30 - 35yrs)
Work Experience
66% Fresher
26% 0-3 years
8% 3 years and above
Gender Diversity
53.6 % Male
46.4 % Female
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Corporate Enterprises:
Centre for Digital Financial Inclusion
Dufil Prima (Indomie), Lagos
Jindal Steel and Power Limited
Legalkart
L&T Infotech, Bengaluru
Prompt Cloud Services, Bengaluru
Tower Aluminium, Lagos
Government Bodies:
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute, Coal India Limited
ILE&G, Department of Planning, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutional Society
Non-Governmental Organisations:
Aid India
BOSCO-UNHCR Implementing Partner
Development and justice Initiative- UNHCR Implementing Partner
OfERR: Organisation for EELAM Refugees’ Rehabilitation
Organisation for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation
Sahayog CCN
Parichiti- Making Women Visible
Students for Free Tibet
Research-based Organisations & Think-tanks:

Center for Science and Development (TISS)
Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education
CoEUT, CEPT University.
Indian Institute of Dalit Studies
Political Edge
Ramaiah Public Policy Centre
Media:
University Express
Youth Ki Awaaz
The Hindu
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STUDENT PROFILES
M.A. PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
| CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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SCHOOL OF GENDER
STUDIES
M.A. IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
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Our programme is a blend of the understanding of social, economic and

political institutions through the lens of gender, and the imparting of skills to
challenge gender based discrimination and bring about empowerment of
women.
On the one hand, issues such as identity, safety, legal rights, etc. engage
students, and on the other, development perspectives on health, education,
migration, livelihoods, etc. give them a thorough training in development
practice. This foundation nurtures the desire for bringing about change that is
channelized through our Experiential Learning and Internship.
Skill-based courses such as Project Management and Impact Evaluation,

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods etc. gear the students to the
roles of development practitioners, policy researchers and positions in the
Dr. Nilanjana Ray CSR departments of Corporates.
Chairperson
School of Gender Studies Graduates of The School of Gender Studies at Tata Institute of Social Sciences,
Hyderabad now occupy positions in UN Women, FAO, UNICEF, State Livelihood
Missions, INGOs, National NGOs, and CSR divisions of large Corporates.
Dr. Nilanjana Ray

Chairperson
School of Gender Studies
Course Overview
The Masters Programme in Women’s Studies at TISS Hyderabad uses multidisciplinary approaches to understand
gender issues. It seeks to synthesize feminist understanding with the core commitment of TISS to promote equitable
and participatory development as well as social justice. To serve as a catalyst of social transformation, it develops
professional expertise among its students to use gender as an analytical category in social policy, planning, outreach
programmes, research and teaching.
The School partners with Government, industry and civil society in promoting gender sensitivity, equality and equity.
The objective of the programme is to make women’s perspectives visible. Along with theoretical understanding
taught in the classroom, students are mandated to experience the actual situation on the ground, to be able to
understand the challenges faced by women. Their experiential learning includes both rural and urban perspectives
to provide an idea of the wide diversity of issues that women deal with in their everyday lives.
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Faculty Experience
Dr Nilanjana Ray Dr. Sunayana Swain
Assistant Professor & Chairperson, Assistant Professor,
M.A. (University of Allahabad), MA (Ravenshaw University),
Ph.D. in Modern History (University of PhD (University of Hyderabad)`
Allahabad),
Ph.D. in Social Work (Washington
University in St. Louis, USA)
Dr. Sowjanya Tamalapakula Dr Ujithra Ponniah

MA (Nagarjuna University), MA in Development Studies (Tata Institute
MPhil, PhD (EFLU, Hyderabad) of Social Sciences, Mumbai),
M. Phil and PhD in Sociology (Jawaharlal
Nehru University)
Dr. Vindhya Undurti

Professor
M.A. and PhD. in Psychology
(Andhra University)

Foundation : Skill Based :
Understanding Society
Project Management and Impact Evaluation
Understanding Politics
Understanding Economics Academic Writing
Common: Core :
Philosophy and Methods of Social Research I State, Women’s Rights and Legal Advocacy
Gender and Development Practice
Experiential Learning:
Research Proposal
Understanding Rural Society
Core: Elective :
Introduction to Women’s Studies Gender, Media, and Culture
Gender and Intersectionalities Gender, Health & Public Policy
Semester 2
Common: Semester 4
Philosophy and Methods of Social Research II
Elective (any two) :
Core: Migration, labour and Economy
Women, Work, and Well-Being Gender and Education
Women’s Movements: Local and Global Queering Gender
Women Writing, Writing Women Men and Masculinities
Sexuality, Power, and Violence
Core :
Experiential Learning: Feminist Science Studies
Internship Research Dissertation
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CLASS STATISTICS
Academic Background
83% Humanities
4.2% Commerce
4.2% Science
8% Social Science
Age
91.7% (22 - 25yrs)

8.3% (25 - 30yrs)
Gender Diversity
4.2 % Male
95.8% Female
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Internships
Internships are a critical component of our programme during which our students work in
diverse organizational contexts and learn skills through which their theoretical knowledge can be
translated into action on the ground.
Their experience ranges from the global perspective of the UN organizations to State welfare
programmes, CSR projects, research organizations and community level grassroots bodies. The
organizations where our current batch of students have interned can be categorized as follows:
Global Organizations:
World Bank
INGOS:
CARE
World Vision
My Choices Foundation
Apne Aap Worldwide
Government:
Delhi Commission for Women
Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society, Govt.
Of Telangana
State Resource Centre for Women, Dept. Of Women & Child Development,
Govt. Of Telangana
CSR:
NTPC
Research:
NCERT
TISS Patna Research Centre, Bihar
Stanford University, California, USA Centre for Development Studies
NGOs:
Jagori
Shubhamkaroti Foundation
Shramik Bharati
Adecom Network
Social Upliftment through Rural Action (SUTRA)
Shaheen Collective
Mahita
Voice4Girls
Kudali Intergenerational Learning Center
Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society
The graduates of the School of Gender Studies are well suited for positions in development, policy,
planning, implementation and evaluation.
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STUDENT PROFILES
M.A. IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
| CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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Why recruit from TISS Hyderabad
Competitive selection procedure:
With a three-tier selection process comprising of a National Entrance Test, Written Test and
Personal Interviews, the students are the best in their fields, with a determination to
contribute towards the society at large.
Field Exposure:
Multiple field experiential learnings, coupled with training with practitioners equips the
students to learn more, and perform better.
Research-oriented:
Field training is complemented with academic theorisation, enabling students to work with
an inquisitive mind when working on problems in the development sector.
Holistic learning experience:

The curriculum incorporates verbal, visual and aural learning techniques through academic
writings, contemporary films and documentaries, and group activities.
Organisational soft skills:

The curriculum focuses on group-led activities through presentations and academic projects,
making the students better team workers, and leaders.
Working with the Industry:

Several students work on projects in collaboration with State planning departments, IGOs,
and philanthropic wings of big organisations.
Student Diversity:
The saying goes that TISS is a microcosm of India, and truly so! Our student population hails
not only from almost all Indian states, but also come from various socio-economic
backgrounds that adds vibrancy to the culture of the Institute.
Institutional Legacy:
TISS, being a premier institute, adheres to certain foundational principles of giving back to
the society- values that are imbibed in the students as they leave a mark in their chosen field
of work.
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PAST RECRUITERS
School Of
Accelerated Learning
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PLACEMENT PROCESS
Placements in TISS Hyderabad Campus are handled by the Career Guidance and Placement Council
(CGPC) which consists of Student Co-ordinators and the Placement Officer. The committee engages
with prospective recruiters, arranges pre-placement talks and coordinates the placement process on
campus. .
The final round of Placements will be conducted from January 2020 inwards.
Invitation to Invitation is sent out to organisations to
1 prospective
Recruiter:
participate in the Placement Drive 2019-20
Sept ‘ 19- Nov ‘ 19
On accepting the invitation, the organisations inform the
2 Reply from
Company:
Placement Office about the following details regarding the
process of selection, which could include Preliminary Test, Group
Discussions, and Personal Interviews. The number and duration
of such rounds is informed.
3 Slotting Process:
The organisations are informed about their respective slot
for placements.
Nov ‘ 19 - Dec’ 19
The Placement Office releases a notification, informing
4
Job Description
the students about the organisation, Job Description, and
and Notification
schedule of selection process.
FTorm is sent out:
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The organisations are provided with the option of either circulating
Resumes are
5
their customised application forms among candidates, or accepting
finalised by resumes from the interested candidates directly. In these scenarios,
Company: the placement office facilitates the process.
The organisations conduct a pre-placement talk in the campus,
6
informing details about the organisation’s various activities alongside
Pre-placement
the positions they would be hiring. This enables the students to make
Talk in Campus:
an informed choice regarding the organisation.
The organisation is required to come down to the campus where it
7
Recruitment would interview the shortlisted candidates and finally submit the list
process conducted
at campus or of selected students. For corporations unable to visit, the Placement
off-campus: Office can support remote recruitment processes through video/
Jan’ 20 onwards tele-conferencing infrastructure. In special cases, shortlisted
candidates can also visit the head-office of organisations for the
interview process.
After confirming the candidates in the recruitment process,

Student
8 confirmation
within 2 weeks:
Students are given a time of two weeks to confirm their acceptance.
Students are only allowed to accept a singular job at a time.
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STUDENT PLACEMENT COORDINATORS
MA DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Pratikshita Chowdhury Swastika Swain DS-2
[email protected] | +91 9831621210 [email protected] | +91 9439183269
MA EDUCATION
Palak Shah Pooja Dubey
MA NATURAL RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE

Aparna Bhagat Uzma Faiz
MA PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE

Sreetama Basu Naveen Isarapu
MA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE

Harshitha Adusumalli Pranav Kumar
[email protected] | +91 9052628297 [email protected]| +91 9599511814
MA Women’s Studies
MONA Gitanjali Sabu
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CELL

Suuny Suman Bibhuti Bhushan Behera
Nishita Toppo Mithilesh Kherwar

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CONTACT US | PLACEMENT TEAM 2019 - 20
PLACEMENT OFFICE
Email: [email protected]
Placement Officer Corporate Relations

Mr. Madhava Rao
Ph.no: +91 97030 03232 Office
Email: [email protected] Ms. Swastika Swain
Ph.no: +91 9439183269
Email: [email protected]
Where to reach us:
Website : www.tiss.edu
Ph No. : +91 7995007701 | +91 799507702
Address :
K.B. Campus, Turkayamjal
Nagarjuna Sagar Road
Hyderabad 501 510
Click Here to find us on GoogleMaps
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STUDENT PROFILES
2019 - 2020
M.A. EDUCATION......................................................................... 56-65
M.A. DEVELOPMENT STUDIES................................................. 66-75
M.A. NATURAL RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE............ 76-84
M.A. PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE.......................... 85-94
M.A. RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE............ 95-105
M.A WOMEN’S STUDIES........................................................... 106-114
HYDERABAD
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M.A. EDUCATION
COHORT OF 2020
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Areas of interest: Teaching, Curriculum Design, Quality Education.
Current dissertation theme/topic:

Exploring Comparative Context to Identify Challenges in Learning English Language amongst
Elementary Students.
Internship details: name of the organization(s) work profile and your learning.:
Child in Need Institute: Observing teaching method and learning process of children through
field visit. Secondly, understanding the importance of enrolment among marginalise girl
student in rural Kolkata
Sahbhagi Shikshan Kendra: I was engaged in Skill Enhancement programme for Teachers
(SEPT) project, Field visits, Data collection, Made TLM and Report writing being implemented at
Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.
How do you see yourself contributing to (role in) an organization/institution/company?

Aniket Yadav I will work with the organization through my own experience in teaching and understanding
B. Sc. Physics, Chemistry the implementation of Teaching and Learning Methodology in Primary Education section.
English, Hindi, Bhojpuri Expectations from the organization/institution/company you want to work with.
I want good platform like good salary and good work environment from the Organization.
Areas of interest:
Teacher education, curriculum/content development, gender and education, school
administration
Current dissertation theme/topic
‘Exploring Reflective Teaching Practices of Middle School English Teachers for understanding their
agentic role in teaching learning processes’.
I worked with NCERT for a month with the department of languages and was associated
with various projects of the department. I was also a fellow at Leo & Mike, Hyderabad for 8 weeks
where I underwent a training programme on content and pedagogy to be facilitated with students
in their summer camps. I have also interned as a teacher in a government
school in Delhi during graduation.

With my practical exposure in the field of education and theoretical frameworks developed
through the course, I’ll use the knowledge gained from theory and practice into any task in
Annu Ralli hand. I’ve also had positions of responsibilities and headed several events as the president of my
department during graduation as well as the head girl of my school. I firmly believe in
B.A. in Elementary Education,
continuous learning, and that strives me to consistently engage with any processes of the
with a specialisation in Pedagogy of organisations.
English
Expectations from the organization/institution/company you want to work with.
English, Hindi, Punjabi 1. Opportunities to use my skills and gain experiences by through responsibilities and
challenges.
2. Opportunities to also understand the organisation&#39&s vision, and work culture.
Additional information for your student profile
Work experience: English facilitator (TGT), Shikshantar school, Gurgaon. (March 2017 -
May 2018).
Areas of interest:
Policy formulation and implementation, Politics and Education, Curriculum Development,
and Research.

To understand the social inclusive policies and practices in Hyderabad Public School.
Working with the department of education in social sciences, national council of educational
research and training (NCERT) gave me a curriculum-based experience and made me realise the
impact curriculum could have on students.

Looking forward to channelizing my education and experience in order to contribute to
personal as well as organizational growth by striving towards the transformation that is
coming about in education.
Asmita Dabral
B. A. in English, Political Science, History I aspire competence, great learning opportunities, challenging roles and job satisfaction from the
organization. Ideally would prefer a role where I could get the opportunity to apply my skills and
Hindi, English abilities thereby contributing to the organizational growth.
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Areas of interest:
Curriculum based sectors and policy related work

To study the influence of English language in learning outcomes and psychological stress
amongst students in English medium schools
Parikrma Humanity Foundation part of curriculum designing project of NIOS dealt with
English pedagogy in higher secondary grades.

I want to contribute towards developing a more inclusive and participatory environment in
the school system. I also want to develop interest not only among students but also among
teachers. I want to eradicate fear of learning from the minds of children and develop more
engaging spaces in the schools.
Asmita Sahu Expectations from the organization/institution/company you want to work with.
The organisation should be open to creative ideas and should take initiatives to improve the
B. E. in Electronics and
existing practices. The organisation should have inclusive spaces so that it can engage with
telecommunication engineering every sections of the society.
English and Hindi
Areas of interest:
I want to contribute in rural India as an educator, as a social worker, as a Policy maker.

Perception of education in first-generation graduates
UPAY organization (volunteer)

As a part/member of organization, institution and company.

They should respect to everyone those who are working with them.
Additional information for your student profile:

Dinesh Jambhure Six months at a family counselling centre as a community volunteer..
Bachelor of Social Work
English
Areas of interest:
Curriculum development, project management, research.

Exploring the role of Viewer Box in building class V student’s conceptual
understanding of earth.
1. Jnana Prabodhini - teaching of mathematics - teaching learning process of mathematics in
multilingual situation.
2. Quality education support trust – volunteered for the Palavi program - learning
about children’s reading and writing.

Want to contribute in the growth of the field as an employee/ manager/ curriculum
developer / researcher.
Mandar Mali
B. A. In English Literature
Marathi, English, Hindi
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Areas of interest:
Teaching and working in Educational sector.

Becoming a teacher - study of practicum in a teacher educational program
1. One and half month teaching in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hooghly as a TGT Social
Science and English. (which is compulsory in B. A. - B. Ed program)
2. One-month internship with Gyan Setu, Jnanaprabodhini, Pune, as a teacher and translator
in English and Assamese. Place of internship was in Sansker Kendra, Parbotipur. Assam.

I would be a dedicated person in the organization or institute and will try to accomplish each
task whatever being assign to me in such a manner that I will achieve my goals with fulfilling the
objectives of the organization.
Nabajyoti Das Expectations from the organization/institution/company you want to work with.
B. A. - B. Ed. In Geography Descent salary, timely payment and good working environment.
(4-year integrated course)
English, Hindi, Assamese
Areas of interest:
Administrative roles.

TSWRJC in policy of pedagogy and student achievements.
Ignis

I have leadership skills that will help me contribute to the company significantly

I am expecting an environment where I will grow within the organisation. I also hope that
the company will be open to my contributions

Narendar Badavath I know Telegu, English and Hindi. I am interested in sports and reading books.
B. Com. (Hons)
English,Hindi, Telugu
Areas of interest:
Research and Curriculum Designing.

Teaching and learning of language.
UPAY- The main job was Teaching and Interaction with parents, encouraging them to send their
children to footpath shala.
QUEST- Participated in Early Childhood Education Training. Took a few session of teaching, and
conducted a baseline survey for the ‘Palavee’ programme.
How do you see yourself contributing to (role in) an organization-

Will use the knowledge of curriculum development, Project Management Policies learned and the
experience gained during internships, to give my best while working in organisations.
Narendra Bansod
B. A. in Geography
English, Hindi, Marathi
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Areas of interest:
Educational policy and Pedagogical development

The relation between official language and Koya tribe language.
Ignis careers

I would be dedicated and will fulfil each task whatever shall be given to me and I will
engage the objectives of organization/institution/company

Good working environment
Naveen Modem Additional information for your student profile

B. Com. in Taxation National volleyball
SGT in NCC-C certificate
English,Hindi, Telugu volunteer in emergency security with Andhra Pradesh police.
Areas of interest:
Research and Training

Theme: Mathematics Education | Topic: Understanding Students Geometric Reasoning in the
movement from 2D to 3D geometry.
Jnana Prabodhini (Gyansetu): role: project leader task: to conduct a pre - assessment for a
project at Parbotipur, Assam designing a training module in Pedagogy
Jnana Prabodhini (Gyansetu): role: teaching and conducting summer camp for students of
elementary school. Place: Parbotipur, Assam (teaching) Arunachal Pradesh (summer camp)

1. A research project (independent) is going on. The theme of the research project was
Niyaj Mulani mathematical modelling. Using that model to assist teaching. The pilot has been done.
B. Sc. In Mathematics 2. Fellow at science for all foundation: worked as part time science and mathematics
teacher for one academic year.
English, Hindi, Marathi 3. I am poet.
Areas of interest:
Curriculum studies, policy, research in the field of education, education of children with
special needs

Development Of Curriculum Discourse In Social Sciences
ALFA- Assisted Living for Autistic Adults- assisted teaching and became a part of
administration work.
NCERT, Delhi- assisted research faculty in curriculum development. Participated in workshop for
students of social sciences, involved in social science textbook analysis.

I would like to contribute to the curriculum research field by understanding various
dynamics at policy level and instructional level in the classrooms.
Nymisha Yadati
Bachelor of Arts in History, Economics and
I would like to be a part of an organisation that gives me exposure to research as well as field work
Political Science preferably in the curriculum development and implementation field.
Telugu, English, Hindi Additional information for your student profile

I have travelled to many places in my schooling period, experienced studying in different
schools spread across the country and am familiar with 4 Indian languages Telugu,
Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
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Areas of interest:
Research, Curriculum Development, Policy making and Psycho-Socio Development within
ECCE and Higher Secondary Education.

‘To explore the teacher-student interpersonal relationship to that of classroom participation.’
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE): As a part of the Visitorship there, I
redeveloped an existing unit under Vigyaan Pratibha initiative for science education for secondary
school student of KVs. Developed Math research tools for summer camp
undertaken by the PhD students, etc.

I see myself doing significant work that shall enable the organisation to come closer to its
larger objective, I am interested in transformative roles and would like to try doing things
differently given a good scope and role. I have had taken up several leadership roles within
Palak Shah
the best of my capabilities and I would like my organisation to also give me that kind of an
B. Sc. in Human Development with opportunity for mutual growth.
specialization in Early Childhood Care
and Education
I would like my organisation to help me learn practically how the education field unfolds and
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati would love if the organisation has progressive and inclusive approaches.

Undergraduate Research: Effects and Developmental concerns of Precocious Puberty
amongst Urban Girls. (Psychological, Social and Educational.) 2016-2017
Literary Secretary: TISS-Hyderabad 2018-2019.
Placement Representative: M. A. Education 2019-2020.
Editorial Head: Enlighten India 2016-2017.
Co-Founded C.A.R.E. foundation- we care in 2017.
Languages known- English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Marwadi, Sanskrit.
Areas of interest:
Education.

Experience of Tribal Girls in Higher Education Institutions.
Worked as help the observation in summer camp is organized by HBCSE, did lesson
planning, article reading and conducted the session, and summarized articles for teachers,
assistant of ongoing activity in design technology, did the school observation and report
writing and attend the village meeting.

My previous work experience includes innovation in many areas, including strategies for
Parbati Murmu more effective teamwork. I can bring not only my ideas but my general passion for
B. A. (hons.) In economics innovation to your organization.
English, Hindia, Odia, Santhali
Areas of Interest:
Curriculum Development, Policy Related work, Teacher Education.
Current Dissertation theme/topic
A study to understand teacher’s perspective and their readiness for “inclusive education”
Internship details: Name of the Organization(s) work Profile and your learning:
Interned with Dr Anup Rajput in the department of elementary education in the area of
developing activities for mathematical concepts for classes 3 to 5.
How do you see yourself contributing to (role in) an
organization/institution/company?
By bringing up my experience of working with children and teachers along with my
understanding and hard work to add on to the quality at work.
Expectations from the Organization/Institution/Company you want to work with.
To provide me an environment to learn and grow in my understanding of the field and nature
of the work. to allow me to keep in touch with the field and research.
Additional Information for your Student Profile:
1. Work experience of 2 years and 9 months as a group facilitator in Shikshantar school,
Pooja Dubey Gurgaon.
Bachelor in Elementary 2. one-year experience of working as curriculum developer and teacher educator for
mathematics in Jodogyan.
Education, majors in Pedagogy of
3. Volunteer Museum Guide at National Museum, New Delhi.
mathematics. 4. hobby of collecting and preserving flowers and stones which allows me to know more
about the flora and geology.
Hindi, English, Awadhi and Punjabi
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Areas of interest:
Content development, mental health, design and strategy

An Exploratory Study on Teacher Social Emotional Well-being in Schools.
Thrive foundation, content developer, how to develop content for the workshop according to
organization needs.
Madhi Foundation, content developer – Term wise lesson plans were made for teachers
teaching grades 2,3,4

Building relationships and taking initiatives have always been my strong competencies. I
will ensure that the team works in a positive environment and are always motivated to bring
about maximum efficiency.
Poorna K K Expectations from the organization/institution/company you want to work with.
B. E. in Electronics and I expect to work on the skill of balancing personal-professional life. I also expect to have a
communication positive work culture in the organization that I work in.
English, Tamil, Hindi, Marathi Educator with 3 years of full-time experience in teaching, recruitment in NGOs, 2 years of
part time experience as a teacher volunteer and a master’s in education with focus on social
emotional skills.
Areas of interest:
Curriculum development, policy making, human resource development

Evolution of Military education in India.
HR department (HAL), psychology (SNM hospital, Ladakh), Stanford research team,
research team Eklavya.

I see myself being instrumental in developing solutions to provide quality education across
the world.

To provide me with opportunities and space to grow, develop my skills, network with people
Rheeya K. Sreedharan in the field and employ my creative wings to come up with solutions.
B. A. Social Sciences
English, Hindi, Malayalam
Areas of interest:
English language teaching& research& curriculum development& administration

‘How E-resources are selected and Incorporated by ELT teachers to enhance students
learning’.
Worked as a counsellor and trainer for the Hyderabad based NGO voice4girls& worked as a
special education teacher for the Indian institute of mother and child welfare (IIMCW) in
Kolkata.

Highly motivated to work on the field. I am a quick learner and a goal-oriented individual.
Would, to the best of my abilities, finish projects effectively.
Samadrita Chakraborty Additional information for your student profile

Interested in learning new languages. Passionate about literature.
B. A. (Hons.) English
Worked as an English Teacher for Uwezo Learning in Jubilee Hills.
English, Bengali, Hindi
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Areas of interest:
Teacher training, fund raising, administration, charitable trusts.

‘Teaching and Learning of Environmental Education at Elementary Level’.
Internship details: name of the organization(s) work profile and your learning.
Internship at Rainbow Homes, Delhi. Worked with urban homeless children and connecting them
with the mainstream education.
Interned at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai under Design and Technology
Department.
Expectations from organisation:

I want to work with funding agencies, gain experience in working for the education of rural and tribal
children. Also looking forward working with urban homeless children and their education.
Satya Singh How do you see yourself contributing to (role in) an organization/institution/company?
B. Sc. In zoology Program officer, researcher, research assistant
English, Hindi,
Areas of interest:
Development psychology, curriculum development, pedagogy.

Exploring the role of empathy in students’ response to short stories.
Teach for India - volunteer - working with slow learner, conducting and preparing exam
material.
Salaam Baalak - volunteer - teaching math to class 7 - 9. Got exposure of working in a

shelter home & taught math to 4-5 kids grouped around me. The work comprised of finding
creative ways to teach Algebra.

Shekhar Verma I consider myself to be unconventional and insightful in my practice and ideation. My
background in psychology and interest in philosophy also provide me with a good
B. A. in Economics
theoretical base for contribution to the field.
English, Hindi
Since this would be my first proper working experience, I’d like to have a good mentorship
to learn and gain expertise.
Areas of interest:
Special needs education, Teaching children with special needs.

‘Teachers’ perception of children with disabilities as human resource.’
Diya foundation - vocational training and employment organization for adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learnt to train adults with disabilities in
vocational and daily life skills for employment and self-dependence.

I would like to train persons with disabilities such that they are included within educational
spaces and hence the job market.
Shikha Janwadkar Expectations from the organization/institution/company you want to work with.
I want the company to give me learning opportunities, help me network and meet with
B. A. Social Sciences experienced people in the field and give me hands on experiential opportunities.
English, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi
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Areas of interest:
CSR, policy making, curriculum development

‘Sport participation and physical education in Indian secondary school- A case study’
Infrakraft- curriculum developer (incorporating maker space culture) Stanford University -
enumerator (assisting research on the topic technology in higher education) frank public
school - worked for a year as a subject teacher for class 4 and 8. Arvind brands (project on
lead time reduction) diesel brand (retail marketing trainee)

To bridge the gaps in the education sector and work sincerely towards improving the quality
in education.
Shobhana Bhushan Expectations from the organization/institution/company you want to work with.
Bachelor’s in Fashion Technology (Apparel To enable me to explore the relevant areas and guide me through the process. To expose me to the
hardships that the education sector faces and help me understand the loopholes which are not
Production) visible to the naked eye.
English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada

Volunteer at teach for India, held tuitions for math for grade 5 and 6, represented school and
college for sports. (table tennis, badminton, throwball team (captain). Volleyball team (vice-
captain). Sports coordinator of my graduation university. Active participator of debates and
jam sessions.
Areas of interest:
Research in education, curriculum development, administrative role.

Implications of CCE (continuous and comprehensive evaluation) in a government school
NCERT
The Hindu

I bring my skills, core values and my ability to work as an independent worker as well as a
team player, that contributes significantly to the organisation.

Sujani Bokkey I would like to work for an organisation that gives great learning opportunities and
B. Tech in Electrical and lectronics challenging roles, allows me to grow personally and professionally. And it should provide
healthy work environment.
Engineering
English,Telugu
Areas of interest:
Science-teaching, Curriculum development and Administration.

Guided inquiry in science education
Ignis, Hyderabad. Worked in the area of data collection for a research. I had field exposure
and experience in meeting people, interacting and collecting data.
HBCSE, Mumbai. designed experimental and inquiry based curriculum for middle school
electricity and magnetism topics. Designed experiments with low cost materials which can
be used even in schools with no resource support

I am flexible in my approach. I am a good team player and at the same time do not shy away
Varalakshmi Lebaku from taking leadership position. I can give my best in any position of responsibility.
B. E. (Hons.) Electrical and Expectations from the organization/institution/company you want to work with.
Electronics Engineering I expect the organisation to give me opportunities to learn and freedom to experiment.
Telugu, English, Hindi
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Areas of interest:
As a scholar of education, I’m deeply fascinated about understanding the various
Implications education, as a processing system, has on the individual and social psyche. I’m
Further interested to understand the mobility in the thought and functioning of the society
Through education.
Current dissertation theme:

I’m currently working on the topic ‘anomie and the existential need for spirituality in
Education” for my dissertation, an analysis of ‘goal-setting’ patterns through education.
Internship experience:
I have interned as a content & curriculum development, camp trainer and an impact-
Evaluator. I have interned with the organizations& Iadore, leading self and Ekalavya
Foundation.
How do you see yourself contributing to (role in) an organization or Institution:

Viswamitra Rekha I would contribute to the organization/institution I’m working for/under through active
Involvement with the instructions provided. I aim at channelling my experience, thought,
Prabhanjan Knowledge and the inter-disciplinary approach towards understanding a
Bachelor of Social Sciences Situation/problem/phenomenon/hypothesis and working with it on a personal level, as part
Of an institution/organization.
English, Telugu
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STUDIES
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Interested In
Big Data Analytics
Data Visualisation
Survey Design
Poverty Research
Randomised Controlled Trials
Gender & Health
Internship Experience
- ILE&G under the Department of Planning, Government of Andhra Pradesh Analytical Framework for
survey data interpretation of the State Multidimensional Poverty Index
- Innovations for Poverty Action - Poverty Probability Index® team
Database management on Salesforce, Key strategic slide-decks
- Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta - Public Policy Group Statistical processing, Big Data
visualisation using STATA
Current Dissertation Theme

Akanksha S. Role of Food Taboos and Superstitions in Low Nutritional Intake in Women in Rural West
B.Sc. in Economics (Hons.) Bengal, India
with Mathematics & Statistics
English | Hindi | Bengali
Interested In
Tribal Issues
Agrarian Issues
Livelihood & Sustainability
Poverty Research
- Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Balliguda (ITDA) & Odisha Tribal Empowerment and
Livelihood Program (OTELP), Odisha
Rural development and Livelihood Promotion Programme - Community Outreach to empower the
landless farmers.
Investigating officer of the crop plantation activity in three villages of Balliguda sub-division, in the
district of Kandhamal
- Centre for Youth and Social Development (CYSD), Keonjhar, Odisha

Akhil P. Analysis of the impact of Project SAMVAD
Bachelors in Commerce (Hons.)
English | Hindi | Odia Current Dissertation Theme
A comprehensive study of millet mission scheme implemented by Odisha government for tribes of
Kandhamal district.
Interested In
Livelihoods
Urban and Development Challenges
Environmental issues
Gender
- Make A Difference, Trivandrum Worked as an Ed-Support Volunteer from 2015 June to 2018 June
- Jagori Grameen, Rakkar, Himachal Pradesh
Worked under Sustainable Agriculture Forests and Land (SAFAL) project on Implications of Forest
Rights Act and its impacts on Livelihoods in Kangra District

Political Ecology of Kerala Floods: Implementation of Gadgil Report and its impacts
Anand S. P. on livelihoods
B.E Mechanical Engineering

English | Hindi | Tamil |
Malayalam
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Interested In
Inequality Studies
Policy Research and Analysis
Social Justice and Inclusion
Human Rights
-Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability, New Delhi
- Research Intern. Wrote a paper on Economic Empowerment of Women in India.
Field Experience
- Study of Agricultural Extension Service, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- Study of Weekly Bazaars in Attapur and Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Increasing profits and constant incomes- raising income inequalities, especially incase of
contractual workers.
Ananya S.
BA Programme (Economics and
Political Science)
English | Hindi
Interested in
- Education Sector
- Data Analysis
- Research roles
- I- LE&G under the Department of Planning, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Teacher incentives in schools in Andhra
Pradesh - Best Practices Primer & Reference Document
- Teach For India, Pune
Core operations team - Managed and improvised institute portal which serves as an online
noticeboard for resource sharing and assessments for fellows
- TAP India, Delhi

Ayana Krishna D.
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics Documented Learning and program strategy for at-risk students and early childhood education for
TAP learning centres
English | Malayalam | Hindi
To assess the impact of black sand mining in the coastal village of Alappadu, Kerala, in terms of
environment, health and social aspects
Interested in
- Ecology
- Labour migration
- Gender Development
- Livelihood
- Health
- Biotechnology
- Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society, Ranchi
Project on Witch-Hunt Practices and Anti-Human Trafficking, Impact Assesment

- Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Patna - Research on Inter State Labour Migration Analysis
through Secondary Data & Literature Review
- Gargi College, University of Delhi Carbon Footprint Project, Baseline Survey
Dipika D. Current Dissertation Theme

Effect of Fly Ash on Environment & Health (Pollution Legacy)
B.Sc. in Zoology (Hons)
English | Hindi
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Interested In
- Urban Development & Planning
- Health Sector
- Sustainable Livelihood
- ICT4D
- Skill Development
- Public Policy
- Society for Employment Generation & Enterprise Development (SEEDAP) under the APSSDC,
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Strategic Project Planning for enhancement of local livelihoods

- Earth Day Network, Kolkata Database creation & management as a Research Associate

Consumerism in Health-Seeking Behaviour
Disha S.
B.A in Sociology (Hons.)
with Political Science & History
English | Hindi | Bengali
Interested In
- Livelihood
- Gender development
- Migration
- Agriculture
- Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society, Ranchi
- Nav Jeevan Bharat Jagriti Kendra, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Skill Development of Rural Communities in Hazaribagh

Immigrant agriculture and its impact on local farmers
Jasmine T.
B.A in Economics (Hons)
English | Hindi
Interested In
- Rural Livelihood
- Sustainable Development
- Policy implementation
- Agricultural innovations
- PRADAN, Gumla, Jharkhand
Implication of different livelihood models introduced by PRADAN and their impact on

communities
- Livolink Foundation, TATA Trusts, Bhubaneswar
Baseline survey of village holdings, land survey, social map preparation and data
compilation
Job Experience
Kapilash N. MIS Officer | Harsha Trust, Kalahandi, Odisha
B.Com (Hons) in Accounting
English | Hindi | Odia Current Dissertation Theme
Analyzing the livelihood impact of agricultural innovations on the communities in Odisha
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Interested In
Gender Research & Field Work
Caste Research
Survey Design
Poverty Research
- The Kishkinda Trust, Hampi, Karnataka
Improvising the Haridarthi scheme, a self-financing scheme for registered Krosche artisans& Grant
application for improvisation of the Trust functioning.
- CDFI, Mahbubnagar, Telangana

Project assistant for the pilot project concentrating on training the Anganwadi teachers on how to
use food genie app for digitizing their day-to-day activities
- Gati Foundation- Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Conducted a survey and produced a report on Swachh Survekshan. Geo tagged public
Karishma S. toilets of Doon city.
B.A. in Social Sciences
English | Telugu | Hindi Current Dissertation Theme
Perception of Caste and Caste-based Reservation in Engineering Students
Interested In
Content writing
Gender and development
Sociological analysis of development
- NIAS Bengaluru
Research Assistant in international relations
- Kuriakose Elias Service Society Thrissur

Summer school coordinator. Student training

Neoliberalism and the re emergence of mythology in the political sphere of India
Krishnanath C.
English | Hindi | Malayalam |
Tamil
Interested In
Livelihood Sector
Planning Commissions
Survey Design
Poverty Research
- Society for Employment Generation & Enterprise Development (SEEDAP) under
the APSSDC, GoAP, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Study on horticulture farmers and fishing communities of Prakasam district.
- Chalapala Institute of CA, Bapatla, AP Internal Income tax review and report compilation

Skill development in the informal sector: a Case Study of Handicrafts industry for Kondapalli
Toys in Andhra Pradesh
Mahendra K.
Bachelors in Commerce
English | Hindi | Telugu
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Interested In
Migration Studies
Subaltern Studies
Urbanisation
Livelihood
Skill Development
Capacity Building Programmes
Volunteering
- IDEA Foundation, Maharashtra
Skill development initiative called ‘Home Chef’, course targeted to engage women and adult
girls
- i-Volunteer, Pune, Maharashtra

Environmental Awareness Campaign for the purpose of sustainable development
Nabaneeta G. Job Experience

B.A. in Geography (Hons.) - Assistant Relationship Manager | iVolunteer, Pune
- Content Creator | Setu India
English | Hindi | Bengali |
Assamese Current Dissertation Theme
Rehabilitation of the internally displaced communities and the question of citizenship with
respect to NRC in Assam.
Interested In
Gender and Development
Social Entrepreneurship
Financial Inclusion
Participatory Governance
- Kudumbashree State Poverty Eradication Mission, Government of Kerala
Field Research and Analysis, Business Model Development and Pitching
- POWERGRID OF INDIA Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana

Corporate Social Responsibility - Research and Analysis
- Reaching Sky Foundation, New Delhi

Content Creation and Fund-raising

Nirupama K. The Women’s Component Plan in Kerala - An Analysis of Gender Budgeting as a Gender-
inclusive Policy Approach
B.A Sociology (Hons.) with
Psychology
English | Hindi | Malayalam
Interested In
ICT4D
Urban Poverty & Inequality
Regional disparity in Development
Skill Development
Informal Economy
MSME
-National Institute for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Hyderabad
Impact Assessment of MUDRA loans on micro-enterprise of barbers (NBFC refinancing)&
National level Upskilling (Pilot) Project Planning based on Need Assessment.
Additional Information
-Undergraduate Diploma Course on Human Rights and Duties Education, St. Xavier’s
(Autonomous) College In collaboration with ENDEV (NGO), Kolkata
Pratikshita C.
Ward Survey to assess lacuna in Municipal services.
B.A in Political Science (Hons)
With Economics & English Current Dissertation Theme
English | Hindi | Bengali Public Participation in Governance Processes through Digitalisation: Questions of Digital
Empowerment in India
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Interested In
Data Analysis
Public policy
Impact evaluation
Urban affairs Research
Livelihoods and Development
Gender and Environmental issues
- Center for Research in Urban Affairs, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore,
Karnataka.
Data Analysis using ArcMap, Google Earth Pro and Microsoft Excel, Review of Literature on
Suburbanisation in India.
- Mount Valley Development Association, Doni, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

Project proposal regarding ITE (Integrated Technology in Education) and E-WaSH (Education- Water,
sanitation and Hygiene) Projects in Schools.
Ravi A. - Jnana Prabodhini, Pune, Maharashtra.

B.Sc. in Economics (Hons.) with Course Instructor (2017-18) for Economics-special purpose group and Intern for Gyan-Setu in Assam.
Mathematical Economics &
Statistics. Analysing spatial caste discrimination in the sub-altern cities of Maharashtra
English | Hindi | Marathi
Interested In
Health
Environment
Livelihood
Subaltern Studies
Urban Studies
Implication of Forest Rights Act on Livelihood in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh.
Field Experience
- Health and Nutritional status of Children and Women in urban slums, Hanumannagar
Village, Telangana
- Study of Agriculture Extension Service, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Vekantaramannaguda, West
Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.
- Assisted at Health camps in Sangadorji block, West Sikkim.
Regina G.
B.A in Sociology (Hons.) Current Dissertation Theme
English | Hindi | Nepali The implication of Suicides on Human capital and socio-economic status in Sikkim.
Interested In
Data Visualisation
Survey Design Project management
Education Policy
Poverty and Inequality Research
Healthcare Management
-Protecterra Ecological Foundation, Pune, Maharashtra
Outreach to schools and civil society for raising environmental awareness
- Ferrero India Pvt. Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra

Analysis and audit of supplier contracts
- Foundation for Democratic Reform, Hyderabad, Telangana Access and quality of health and
education in India
Rohan A.
- Make A Difference, Pune, Maharashtra
B.Com in Commerce and
English learning support
banking Symbiosis College of
Arts and Commerce Current Dissertation Theme
Various Livelihood Aspects and job insecurity in the Informal Sector
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Interested In
Caste, Gender and Education Research
Data Visualisation
Survey Design & Field work
Poverty Research
- Gati Foundation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
“Environment and Sustainable Mountain Development” policy-based research- report on
plastic pollution in Himalayan states& campaign management
- CDFI, Mahabubnagar, Telangana

Research assistant for pilot survey. Food Genie mobile app. trainer for anganwadi teachers to
digitalise their day to day work.

Grant application for improvisation of the Trust functioning, Developing Haridarthi program
S. Pravalika (Self-financing) for the krosche artisans.
English | Telugu | Hindi Religion, caste and church: social citizenship (caste dominance in church and livelihood
aspect)
Interested In
Rural livelihoods
Environment livelihoods and development
Gender Development
Migration Studies
Corporate social responsibility
Women empowerment
Education
Implications of Forest Rights Act on the livelihoods in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh
- Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Determined the dependency of agricultural efficiency on the quality of the soil and
visited land reclamation and ecological restoration sites.
Saakshi S. Work Experience
B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering System Engineer | Performance Tester of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Tata Consultancy
English | Hindi Services Hyderabad

The Sociology of Environmental Movements
Interested In
Sustainable Livelihoods
Skill Development
Urban Planning
Industrial Development (MSME)
Informal Economy
- National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Hyderabad
Assessing refinancing potential of the micro enterprise of barbers through impact
assessment of MUDRA loans, and pilot project on upskilling and handholding this
micro-entrepreneurship.
Field Experience
- Study of Agricultural Extension Service, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kurnool, AP
- Livelihood Study of Weekly Bazaars in Rajendra Nagar Mandal, Hyderabad.
S. Varshitha
B.Tech. in Electronics and Current Dissertation Theme
Communication Engineering Role of MSME in sustaining livelihoods - A case of Uppada Handlooms
English | Hindi | Telugu
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Interested In
Data Visualisation and Analysis
Renewable Energy
CSR Projects
Urban Development
MSME
Environment and Development
- National Institute for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Hyderabad
Designing a project on upskilling and refinancing of barbers community.
-Gati Foundation, Dehradun

Banning of single-use plastic straws in the city centered cafes and designing a project
to reuse plastic (maggie packets) across the Dehradun - Mussoorie road.
- GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited, Odisha

Shiva Prasad N. 4 months internship on overall functioning of thermal power plant
B.Tech in Power Engineering
English | Hindi | Marathi Current Dissertation Theme
The impact of Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana on vthe socio-politico-economic institutions of
Panchayat-governed village, in Andhra Pradesh.
Interested In
Policy research
Gender and Development Practice
Formal and Informal Labor market
Issues of Civil liberties and Social exclusion
- Centre for Equity Studies, New Delhi
Analysing claims and realities of Manual Scavenging Act, 2013
- Invest India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GoI, New Delhi

Research on investment related issues between India and other countries&
Coordinating for Start-up Indian launch.
Job Experience
Analyst | Reconciliations and Investigation | Royal Bank of Scotland, New Delhi.
Shiva S. Current Dissertation Theme
B.A in Economics (Hons.) Exploring the historical shifts and multidimensionality in the organizational politics of caste
English | Hindi associations in North India
Interested In
Livelihoods
Environmental issues
Gender
Subaltern Studies
Cultural Studies
Tribal Issues
- Kanthari-International Institute for Social Change, Trivandrum
Worked under the skill development department
- Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum

Worked with the research unit on Local Self Governance. Part of the team preparing for
annual policy dialogue on strengthening Kerala’s local bodies for the effective
implementation of the FRA
Shruthy Harilal
B.A in Social Sciences Current Dissertation Theme
Sanskritization of Theyyam - a subaltern art form of Kerala in gender and caste lens
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Interested In
Sustainable Development
Education
Livelihood
Women empowerment
Rural Livelihood
Capability building Program
- Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS), Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Charitable Association for Rural Education And Development (READ), West
Champaran, Bihar
Study of access to quality education for children of Musahar community in Bihar
Field Experience
Sushmita K. - Analysis of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Erode, Tamil Nadu
M.A in Social Work (Hons.) - Health and Nutritional status of Children and Women in urban slums, Hanumannagar
English | Hindi | Bhojpuri Village, Telangana

Health problems of flood affected Tribal women of Indo-Nepal border in West Champaran
district of Bihar
Interested In
Human rights & conflict studies
Data Visualisation
Project Management & Survey Design
Urban Development
CSR Initiatives
MSME
- Centre for Development and Financial Inclusion (CDFI), Mahabubnagar, Telangana
Evaluation of Scheme Implementation
- Prerna CSR, Hyderabad, Telangana
Organizational Management of an NGO, Infrastructural adherence to Eco-friendly
Operating Procedure
- Gati Foundation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Report writing, program implementation regarding plastic use and wastage in the Valley
Swastika Swain HWAHAMA Act analysis and revision proposal, Analysis of Public Private funding collaboration
for Non-Profit Organisation
B.A in Social Sciences
English | Hindi | Odia | Telugu | Current Dissertation Theme
Bengali Urbanisation through the lens of gendered poverty in a conflicted urban space
Interested In
Sustainable Development
Rural Livelihood and Sustainability
Education
Survey Design
Policy Implementations
Poverty Research
- United Nations, India and Maharashtra Govt.
‘Action Room to Reduce Poverty’ project in the Talukas of Gadchiroli District: Analysis of
government’s policy intervention in achieving SDGs
- Thraiyukta Organisation Dist. Prakasam Andhra Pradesh
Survey data analysis, preparation of Farmers’ Livelihood Portfolios, Case study on
poultry-based livelihoods.
Additional information
Vikas S. - Field Study of Agriculture Extension Service, RASS- KVK Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
- Certificate course Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Program, MSME, GoI
B.A in Sociology with Political
Science & English Literature Current Dissertation Theme
English | Hindi | Marathi The study on Transforming Livelihood through Innovative Agriculture in Maharashtra
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He has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Geology. He is mostly inclined towards research. He is
enthusiastic about learning useful things at any point of life. He basically sees himself as a
Policy analyst and program officer. He is looking forward to an inclusive and diverse space to
learn and develop new sets of skills and also a healthy work-space.
Internship Experience-
1. FES,
2. ATREE
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -

Climate change and development: Political ecology, case study on Kerala floods and landslide
Abdul Basith P K
Area of Interest - Research based
He has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. He also holds a diploma Diploma in Corporate

Social Responsibility. His interest lies in Renewable Energy Conservation and Development. As an
individual, he likes breaking barriers and facing challenges. With his technical knowledge and
experience, he feels that he will be able to contribute something worthwhile to the organisation
that recruits him. As an individual, he looks towards collaborative development. Apt work
environment, with challenges and flexible working structure are the only thing he expects from his
workplace.
Study on irulars with keystone

Climate change and development
Abhilash Sam
Area of Interest - Renewable energy
conservation and development
He has a B.Sc. in Physics. He is interested in areas like Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development,
Livelihood Generation, Rural Development. As an employee, his will try align himself with the
organisation’s mission and goals. He will surely be working hard to push the organisation forward
by effectively contributing towards the processes of planning, organising, developing and
strategizing on organisation’s mission and vision. He is looking forward to a good work-life balance,
motivational environment and opportunities to grow in the
organization where he will work.
Tata Trust-CINI, Dhanbad (Summer Internship).
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Renewable energy contribution

towards Urban sustainability
Amit Mishra
Area of Interest - Renewable Energy,
Sustainable Development, Livelihood
Generation, Rural Development
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He has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. His area of interest lies in forests, coastal
sustainability, Climate change and environment. As a student of Natural Resources
and Governance, with a bachelor’s degree in Economics, he would like to bridge the
gaps between ecology, environment and equity through policy design, evaluation and
implementation. Having acquired considerable field experience during the course of his
study, he aspires to work in think tanks and research institutes for a sustainable future.
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE)
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic

Impact of climate change on Agriculture in Idukki District of Kerala
Ananth S
Area of Interest - Forest, coastal
sustainability, Climate change and
environment.
She did her Bachelor’s in Political Science from Scottish Church College, Kolkata. Her area of
interest mostly lies in Policy Research and Advocacy, Natural Resource Based Livelihoods,
Rural Livelihoods and Development and Conservation of Wildlife. She strongly believes that
hard work and honesty are the two cornerstones of a successful life and she intends to
maintain these values even in her workspace. With this, she aims to contribute something
to the functioning of the organisation she will be working with. As an individual, she expects
the organisation to provide her with a healthy work space and also immense learning
opportunities which would not only help her in her process of learning but also contribute in
her growth as a person. To conclude, she feels that life is a journey which has new chapters
for different phases& for this phase of her journey she is looking forward to contribute and
influence the lives of those who form the base of our society on which our superstructure lies.
1. FES -worked towards conservation of nature and natural resources
through collective action of local communities. Studied forest condition and the management
of forest by the community through the IFRI framework.
2. CEMPD-Policy related study on Wetlands
Aparna Bhagat 3. WII-Interned in the All India Tiger Estimation Project, handled huge data sets through
Area of Interest - Policy Research software
and Advocacy, Natural Resource 4. Gati Foundation- In depth Policy analysis and evaluation of Swachh Bharat Yojana in
Based Livelihoods, Rural Livelihoods Uttarakhand
and Development and Wildlife
Conservation Current Dissertation Theme/Topic: Natural Resources and Conflict
She did her Bachelor’s in Political Science, Delhi University. Her interest lies in the domain
of Environment and Governance. She feels that her dedication, commitment and tenacity
towards her work will make her an asset for the organization she will be recruited in. She will
be performing her tasks to the best of her capabilities and would always be open to learning
new things.
1. National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change, Government of India.
2. Foundation for Ecological Security- A study on International Forestry Resources and
Institution Framework (IFRI).
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Governance of Yamuna Action Plan
Arunima Shandilya
Area of Interest - Governance of
Environmental policies and project
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He has a Bachelors in English Literature. His interest lies in Environment based Livelihood and
Ecotourism. He feels that he will be able to contribute something worthwhile to the organisation that
will recruit him by his data analysis skills.
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Dhruv Dighe
Area of Interest - Environment based
Livelihood and Ecotourism
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic
-Environment based Livelihood and
Ecotourism
She has her Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry. Her area of
interest lies in Environment, Rural development and Agriculture. She wishes to be a part of
an organization where she can utilize her knowledge and skills that she has acquired during
the course of her education and is also looking forward to contribute her part in achieving
the goals of the organization. Apart from this, she is also willing to learn from the organization
which will help her in enhancing her knowledge.
1. Foundation for Ecological Security (FES)
2. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation.

Lake/River Restoration
GARGI UNNIKRISHNAN K
Area of Interest - Environment, Rural
development, Agriculture
She did her B.A in Economics, Public Administration, Political Science. Her interest lies in
Environmental Policy and Advocacy and Water sustainability. Versatility is a part of her
personality as she is willing to take up different positions in an organisation, according to the
tasks assigned. Also, she has the capacity to balance her work which would facilitate her in
attainment of organisational goals as well the individual goals ascribed to her.
Worked as an intern at Telangana Forest Department for a 1 month duration
(May, 2019). Work profile - conducted a study on dependence of local communities on forest
and forest produces.
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Environmental policy and advocacy, water

sustainability.
Gayathri B
Area of Interest - Environmental policy
and advocacy, water sustainability
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She has a B.Sc. degree in Geography from Loreto College, Kolkata. She is mostly inclined
towards research. Since her interests are deeply rooted in Geography, combined with her
ability of handling data, she would like to be engaged in developing literature and research.
In all group projects and co-curricular activities in college, she has emerged as an excellent
team player as well as a leader. She aims to offer hands-on experience in research, analysis,
policy suggestions and report writing.
1. West Bengal Department of Climate Change – she worked as a research intern on two
projects –farmer’s mitigation strategies for climate change and AILA after 10 years and
disaster mitigation strategies for future calamities. (May and October 2018)
2. Anthra-Pune on their on-going projects -

1) women and child health
2) promotion of literacy for the Maldharis in Gujarat and Kurubas in Karnataka.
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Climate change and development practices centred

Jahnvi Kanabar around mobile communities in India.
Area of Interest - Research base
He has a Bachelors in Geography. He is passionate about understanding the tribal livelihood

and how they deal their resources. Since he likes to meet new people and explore new cultures,
therefore, he would prefer a field oriented work. Whatever be the work, he will try his best to
complete it with utmost dedication and efficiency. In return the only thing that he expects is a
healthy working space and ample opportunities for future growth.
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE)
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Agriculture innovations and its

livelihood implications
Jebit Islary
Area of Interest - Indigenous tribal
community and their utilization of natural
resources.
He has a B.A in Geography. He is interested in areas such as Environmental Policy,

Agriculture, Livelihoods and Community Development. As an individual he believes in
sincerity and honesty. These two principles values have always been his strength and with
these two values in mind, he is aiming to contribute my time and energy to the organisation
he works with all of his capacity. He is one person who is always looking forward to new
opportunities and challenges in life. As an employee, his prime aim will be to commit his
time and energy for the welfare of the organisation we will be working with, in order to make
it reach new heights of success.
1. Krishi Vigyan Kendra- Food Processing, Soil test, Women Livelihoods(SHG)
2. Huqdarshak-Facilitation of the making of Aadhar Card, Widow Pension, Old Age Pension,
Ration Card in the slum areas of Ranchi
3. Vikash Bharti-Active member of the Harmu River cleanliness campaign
Mithlesh Kherwar Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -

Area of Interest - Environmental River and Lake Restoration
Policy, Agriculture, Livelihoods and
Community Development
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He did his B.A in English Literature. Ecological Restoration, Commons and Community
Institutions, Rural Livelihoods, Tribal Welfare, Sustainable Agriculture, Forests Governance
and Wildlife Conservation are the arenas where his interest lies. Having participated in
the National Children&#39&s Science Congress (NCSC) at a young age, he has developed
a sense of social responsibility and great interest in the field of social sciences. After
completing his MA NRG programme with a combination of theoretical knowledge and
fieldwork experiences in TISS, he can safely say that the whole experience has given him
more practical understanding of reality. He is currently seeking a career in the field of rural
livelihoods, ecological restoration, sustainable agriculture and nature conservation. He has
worked as a volunteer in the Vembanad Fish Count (VFC) 2019, World Environment Day and
Waste segregation camp in ATREE..
1. ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment) Community Environment
Resource Centre (Alappuzha) of Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
(ATREE) on “Quantification of Critical Chemical Inputs used for Paddy Cultivation in
Kuttanad region”.
Naveen B V 2. Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA)
Area of Interest - Ecological
Restoration, Commons and Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -
Community Institutions, Rural Natural Resources based Livelihoods
Livelihoods, Tribal Welfare, Sustainable
Agriculture, Forests Governance and
Wildlife Conservation.
She has a Bachelors in English Literature. Since she is brought up in a semi rural setup and
has spent lot of time with the tribal people, therefore, she has his interest in forest based
livelihood & conserving the natural resources. She is enthusiastic and passionate and also
has the aptitude for learning new things and exploring new places. Whatever work is given to
her,she tries to fulfil it with utmost effort and sincerity. She expects cooperation and various
opportunities for self growth & development from the organisation or company which will
recruit her..
Ecotourism project in rural beauty, particularly focusing in agro tourism and
lakes, beach, rural fishing techniques

Case study on Tea Estates rural labour and domestic works.
Roger Binita
Area of Interest - Forest based
livelihood & conserving the natural
resources in rural and semi rural
areas.
He has a B. Com in Taxation. He is mostly interest in policy making, regarding environment

conservation, Natural resources based livelihoods and community welfare. His aim is to be a
part of strategic planning team in an organization. He would also like to contribute his best in
decision making and implementing processes. From the organisation, he will expect the space and
platform to utilize his knowledge, experience and skills. It should facilitate him to explore himself by
giving ample opportunities and the organisation should also help him to align his goals with the
objectives of the organization. Facing new challenges and learning new things, are nothing lesser
than his spirit’s wings. He aims at bringing positive changes in the society and he believes that this
field of natural resources and governance is a limitless sky of opportunity.
Society for Advancement of Vulnerable and Environment.
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Natural resources based livelihoods.
Rohit Solanki
Area of Interest - Policy making,
regarding environment conservation,
Natural Resources based livelihoods
and community welfare.
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He has a Post-Graduation in Economics. He is Interested in working with both rural and
urban setups. As he belongs to the tribal community, he mainly wants to work for them and
provide these communities the helps and support to conserve their natural resources for a
sustainable livelihood. He likes doing his works on time and is always ready to take complete
responsibility of the works he has done and the consequences associated with them.
He looks forward to use his experience which he has attained through his field works and
internships and he wishes to utilize his skills and learnings at the ground level work. He expects
his recruiter to provide him better opportunities for learning new things and developing new
skills, cooperation and support to attain the best out of the work and a good experience along
with a healthy working ambience.
1. FES (Foundation of Ecological Security)
2. SOVA (South Odisha Voluntary Action) on the project of Rural Livelihood Mission
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic-

Santosh Jani Displacement and Rehabilitation due to industrialisation covering the socioeconomic and
Area of Interest - Rural and Urban bio-physical aspects as well
setups. Conservation of natural
Resources for the Tribal Community
She did her Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW). Her inclination is towards research and she would wish
to conduct her research in Environmental law and policy in Tribal sectors. She intends to contribute
to an organisation or company by her documentation on any program or event that could be used
for publishing in the organisation’s website or booklet or her research related works such as field
visits and report writing.
Telangana State Forest Department& Work profile- Carried out a research study with tribes situated
in and around the Amrabad Tiger Reserve.
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Research based on Environmental Law & Policy and Tribal
sectors.
M Shimron Rao
Area of Interest - Research based on
Environmental Law & Policy and Tribal
sectors.
She has a Bachelor’s in Sociology, Calcutta University. With her interest rooted in career based
sectors, she is passionate about working in the aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility,
Implementation of Environmental Policies and Renewable Energy conservation and
development. Her versatile and creative nature will help her exceeding the company
expectations when it comes to achieving targets of the respective company. She has been
working and understanding issues at the ground level and is well versed with social dynamics
in several projects involving the community at large. She hopes for a steady career growth and
advancement through skill development in whichever company she will be associated with.
This will help her nurture and enhance her knowledge and involvement in both environmental
and social sciences.
1. Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), A study on the livelihood practices of the Gamiti
tribe of Rajasthan.
2. Foundation for Ecological Security- A study on International Forestry Resources and
Institution Framework (IFRI).
Shyantani Chakraborty 3. N.B Institute of Rural Technology, Kolkata- A study on The Impact of Installing Micro Solar
Domes- a unique source of clean lightning for the poor.
Area of Interest - CAREER-SECTOR
BASED 4. Earth Day Network, Kolkata- EKOSENSE project on sustainable development.
Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Religious Environmentalism in the River Ganga - a socio-

cultural study.
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She has a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature. Her interests lie in Climate
change adaptation, sustainable livelihood, conservative management, policy formulation
pertaining to Resource Governance sector. As a native to an aesthetically pleasing and
biodiversity rich state, Kerala, she is greatly interested in understanding the challenges in
maintaining the ecological fragile areas. She is enthusiastic and keen on dealing with India’s
current ecological crisis and climate change induced disasters. As a Natural Resource
Governance student, she has developed a strong interest in working for the
betterment of natural resources depending communities, ecosystem services that
collectively ensures welfare for all. She has volunteered various community inclusive
workshops and seminars related to her course and also have attended certified courses in
Climate education, sustainable development goals and sustainable cities.
Community Environment Resource Centre (CERC) of Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology
and Environment.
Climate Refugees and their future livelihood and settlement challenges. Resilient measures
SMRITHI K CHANDY by Government agencies and mitigation strategies.
Area of Interest - Climate change
adaptation, sustainable livelihood,
conservative management, policy
formulation pertaining to Resource
Governance sector
She has a B.Sc. degree in Geography. She looks forward to work with an organisation which
will help her in building skills and expertise and will also provide a platform to learn new
things which will be beneficial for her in the long run. As a student of interdisciplinary study,
she
believes that she would be able to blend various aspects along with her problem solving
and capacity building ability, technical and analytical knowledge to produce the best
plausible outcome. She would like to envisage crucial issues like existing initiatives taken at
different levels of administrations, policy implementation, constitutional amendments and
the shortcomings of these in the paradigm of ecology and economy on a ground level by
coordinating and socializing among different groups of people. She will always try her best
to serve her organisation in a more promising way by looking at the issues in a critical,
comprehensive and nuance way.
Tanima Pal Eastern Coalfields limited
Area of Interest - Career-sector
based Current Dissertation Theme/Topic -Adaptation strategies taken up by Indian Agrarian
sector to fight against climatic vulnerabilities.
She did her BA in English literature and Economics. Her interest lies in Environment and
Development. During her Experiential learning and Internship, she learned the strategies
of teamwork. She intends to use her team management skills and her passion for new
innovations in the organisation or company where she will be recruited. She expects
proper cooperation, coordination and communication among the employees from the
organization. Along with that, an environment where she can grow within the organization.
She will be expecting a good working atmosphere where she will be able to perform well to
get the best results.
1. Eco-tourism with Pondycan in Puducherry.
2. Experience Learning in IFRI Framework in Forest and village

Environment in popular cultural
Taxashila Kamble
Area of Interest - Environment and
Development
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She has a Bachelors in Geography. As a budding social scientist and a true geographer, her
key research interest lies in analysing and interpreting Ecological principles, its impact on the
society and understanding what policies should be implemented at the administrative level
in order to preserve the Natural Resources at stake. Her dedication and hardworking nature
will certainly help her in the effective completion of tasks. She expects that the organisation
where she will be recruited in will give her an opportunity to expose herself to understand
the complex dynamics of ecosystem services and will help her in learning new set of skills
and techniques. She aims at formulating conservation strategies for the resource base of our
country by adopting Sustainable development and not just development.
1. Summer Internship conducted with the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society on the
Socio-ecological study of the Mouli tribe of Sundarbans.
2. Foundation for Ecological Security (FES): A study on International Forestry Resources
and Institution Framework (IFRI).
3. Government of West Bengal: On understanding the perceptions of peoples on Climate
Uzma Faiz change and documenting adaptation strategies in the agriculture. Second internship on
Area of Interest - Climate change Adaptation Strategy - Early Warning for cyclones and rainfall in Sundarbans. Third internship
and development, Water resources on the impact of Stubble burning in West Bengal and its comparison with the neighbouring
conflict, Human- wildlife conflict, States of India.
Policy advocacy and strategies
for livelihoods opportunity of tribal Current Dissertation Theme/Topic - An assessment of the ecological footprints of
communities. commercial white water rafting and religious tourism affecting the water health of River
Ganga.
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Research Interest - Urban Design Planning, Institutional reforms, Urban Governance, Solid
Waste Management, public private partnership, walled cities.
The theme of my dissertation is Solid Waste Management, in which I will be exploring the
different Network Governance model in India – What and Why specific model is adopted in
waste management and what efficacy it has produced in whole system. More specifically,
my focus would be on critical evaluation of unequal outcomes among various network model
and accountability among various policy actors.
I have interned at Indian Institute of Dalit Studies, Delhi. In my internship, we conducted multi-
dimensional survey of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi), in which we mapped the city on its socio-
economic& urban decay dimensions. At workplace, I learned about institutional operational
system, questionnaire coding and also attended data analysis& QGIS workshops. (2019)
With a strong foundation in interdisciplinary theoretical knowledge coupled with fieldwork and
work experience in data analytics, I intend to contribute towards designing policy framework
and implementation through Policy expertise using analytical approach.
Aarti B
B.Com (Hons) Equipped with basic level knowledge of STATA, QGIS and is proficient in MS office. I have
acquired skills in data analysis, impact evaluation and statistical techniques for decoding
University of Delhi primary and secondary big datasets.
English, Hindi
Research Interest: Data Analysis, Regulations in Public Policy, Technical aspects of Policy
analysis
My dissertation focuses on Citizenship and citizenship laws in various countries: a comparative

study
I did my summer Internship in Development and Justice Initiative, Delhi where my study
focussed primarily on the access of Rohingya Refugees to institutions providing public
services- Health, education and livelihood in the absence of legitimized citizenship. The
internship helped me in encies like DAJI and SLIC in addressing their issues.
I can contribute my skills in data analysis. Since data is the word of the century, my training
in Python, R, STATA and SQL would help in data management and its accurate usage for the
company. Being a student of Public Policy, I can understand the nexus of the policy intervention
and changes to interpret data.
I have also done a Certificate course in Banking and Finance Professional (ASAP, Kerala
Government), and a Certificate Course in disability studies Work Experience: where I worked
Abhilash S C as student coordinator at Andrew’s Vision Centre, Wilson College, Mumbai for 2 years.
B.A. in Political Science,

Mumbai University
English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil
The nexus of policy and technology interests me. I wish to explore how regulation could
enhance the outcomes of this area for all stakeholders.
My dissertation focuses upon how small restaurants and big restaurants along with big
multinational food chains are affected with the advent of food aggregators in the Indian
space. I am looking at the aspect if the existing system is helping them make profit or pushing
them towards an unsustainable business model.
I have interned with Andhra Pradesh State Development Planning Society, Vijaywada where
I documented AP’s Saturation Approach and APROMS for the State Government. Along
with this I mapped and documented all relevant e-government schemes, and prepared a
comparative analysis of Andhra Pradesh CM Dashboard and the Darpan Dashboard.
My background in Economics coupled with Public Policy helps me understand the issue at
hand from various lens. I have developed a good understanding of how to interpret large
Adya Behera scale data and process it to make an informed decision. I believe this quantitative and
qualitative approach will help me deal with any issue efficiently.
B.A. Economics (Hons),
University of Delhi
English, Hindi, Odia
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Interested to be part of the larger development sector, and filling the gaps of inequality in various
fields of growth.
Primary areas of interest -Migration, statelessness and citizenship, climate change and sustainability
development.
My Dissertation theme is on Childhood and Statelessness: Exploring the Shaping of aspirations within
Stateless Children, through a case study on Rohingya Children
(with a focus on education, health and nutrition)
I Interned with Development and Justice Initiative, Delhi and Jaipur, Primarily focusing on the
access of Rohingya Refugees to institutions of public services- Health, education and livelihood in
the absence of legitimized citizenship or a refugee policy. Also engaged with UNHCR implementing
partners DAJI and SLIC to study the role played.
I wish to bridge the gap between the quantitative and qualitative spectrum in the social sector and
adapt my skills towards solving complex policy problems. With a background in Political science
Anjitha S Madanan coupled with Public Policy helps me get a broader perspective on various levels. I wish to use my
quantitative skills-STATA and MS Office, language and communication skills, to draw the gap in
B.A. Political Science (Hons), terms of on-field study and policy formulation.
Madras University
Areas of Interest: Research focused, foreign relations, political consultancy and forced
migration
The urban settings of Delhi become a hostile environment for refugees who have already
faced trauma in the Country of Origin. My dissertation work will explore the often- ignored
area of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support of the refugees and the role played by
UNHCR and its Implementing Partners in providing support. Also, the effects of trauma, sexual
and gender-based violence, coping up mechanisms and the impact of culture would be the
focus of my study.
I interned with BOSCO, a UNHCR Implementing Partner, which worked on the health, education
and psychosocial aspects of refugees in Delhi. As part of my internship, I attended a
psychological assessment of refugees with mental health issues and sessions taken up by
social workers of the psychosocial team. Also, I assisted in the report writing and qualitative
improvement in the files of individual refugees as well as distribution of Subsistence Allowance
to them.
As a public policy professional, I would be committed to contribute to the inclusive and

Anubhav Bishen sustainable development of the nation. It would involve taking a balanced approach towards
B. Tech in Civil Engineering, to issue at hand with a special focus on the upliftment of status of women, children and the
marginalized section of our society.
APJ Abdul Kalam Technical
University, Lucknow
Hindi and English
I am interested in looking at the relationship of rapid urbanization in India with the

growth of platform economy and the regulatory challenges it throws upon the State, in my
dissertation, under the theme ‘Platform Economy’, I seek to explore the impact of food delivery
platforms on consumer preferences and attitudes.
I am interested in looking at the relationship of rapid urbanization in India with the growth of
platform economy and the regulatory challenges it throws upon the State.
I did one-month internship, as part of my experiential learning, at Andhra Pradesh Planning

Department where I worked on a case study pertaining to convergence of MGNREGS with
other State-level schemes.
I also did a one-month exploratory field survey on Delivery Partners of Food delivery Platforms
under the guidance of Dr. Aseem Prakash
My contribution will come from my current learning as a student of public policy where I
have been exposed to the skills of understanding and analyzing varied policies from multiple
Bharat Sharma perspectives. Additionally, my previous and brief experience of working in the IT sector, current
B.Tech in Information Technology, skills in Data Science and the focus to enhance them further will open up diverse areas where
Jaypee Institute of information I can contribute further to the organization. At a personal level, I will come up as a pragmatic
and perseverant individual, one step ahead in taking up any responsibility bestowed upon
Technology University me.
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Being an inquisitive youth, with an inclination towards exploring the vast domain of social science
through scientific instrumentation, I have an interest in planning, designing and developing a
problem-solving solution to both Private as well as the public sector through Public Policy and
Projects.
Specializing in regulation and institutions and with analytical and learning agility, I did my internship
at the National Corporate Social Responsibility Hub TISS Mumbai, I studied and documented the
evolution of CSR in India, while exploring the role played by CSR and NGOs in development. I also
studied the role convergence of various stakeholders like Corporates, State and Civil Society plays
in implementing CSR led projects.
In my dissertation, I am exploring the role and efficiency of the PPP model in the development sector
through CSR policy.
Bitoo Kumar Ram

B.A.(Hons), Sociology, Banaras
Hindu University
Hindi, English, Bhojpuri
I am keen to work towards the social and economic development initiatives, areas such as poverty,
healthcare, migration and gender equality especially captured my interest. I wish to pursue these
interests through the lens of institutions and regulation.
My dissertation broadly explores the gig economy and the regulatory challenges it poses. Under this,
I have chosen the topic of migration and how the migrant population plays a significant role as a
stakeholder in the online food delivery industry.
I undertook a field survey along with my batchmates to understand the emerging online food
delivery industry from the perspective of the food delivery personnel through personal interviews
of 150 food delivery partners in Delhi-NCR area. The study dealt with the companies’ policy towards
these delivery partners in terms ofwages, working hours, etc. and their future in it.
The course has equipped me with a broad understanding of the policy issues, the
policy-making process and the multi-faceted impact that a policy can have. Coupled with my skills
in STATA and Ms Excel, I can approach any task at hand by applying both my
academic knowledge and data skills..
Harshula
B.A (hons.) in English Literature,
University of Delhi
English, Hindi
My Research Interests lie in Urban Development, Urban Renewal, Migration and Labour
Studies.
For my dissertation, I am exploring the role of traditional medicine in improving access to

healthcare facilities for residents of the walled city of Shahjahanabad.
This research aims at describing the rationale for identifying the most vulnerable among the
walled city residents, while planning city-level health interventions. It also intends to suggest a
more targeted and specific approach. Additionally, I would explore the inequities of
accessing health care in the walled city region, in contrast with the other areas of New Delhi.
In my research internship at the Indian Institute of Dalit Studies, New Delhi, I conducted a
study on multi-dimensional exclusion in the walled city of Delhi, wherein the subjects were all
residents of the walled city area in Delhi. It helped me gain an understanding of the quality of
life in Shahjahanabad.
In my project internship at Sheroes, I gained an understanding of gender identities, spread

Madhur Sharma awareness about the ‘Ask Sheroes’ helpline which gives women of all ages access to a safe
B.A in Social Sciences, Tata and trusted space to discuss health, careers, and relationships with counsellors and to share
their life stories, achievements and moments.
Institute of Social Sciences
Hindi, English, Telugu, Punjabi
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My research interests are PPP Models and Human Resource Management.
My dissertation topic is Market Economy of Death.
Some of the organizations with which I’ve had the privilege to work are:
Directorate of School Education in Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission,
Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society, Tata Institute of Social
Sciences and KARMIC Education Services.
Currently I am working as Assistant H.R. at Ace e-Commerce Solutions, Bhopal
Pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Social sciences, Masters in Public Policy and

Governance and being academically exposed to the multi-disciplinary course integrated
newer dimensions with my understanding of various socio-economic and political issues of
our country.
Being worked the complexities involved in the Public Institutions of this country& especially by
grounding theoretical concepts in the present context. I became aware of the multitude of
Mayank Singh Devak complexities that exist in said institutions. These experiences made me realize that advanced
understanding of public problem solving is required if one wants to engage with these issues.
B.A. Social Sciences, Tata Institute
of Social Sciences
English and Hindi
Being a student of public policy, I wish to understand how policies affects larger community
and the role of stakeholders in the governance process. I am interested to put the public
policy understanding in urban policy arena, in areas like urban settlement, urban mobility,
sustainability, governance and urban institutions.
The theme of dissertation is Urban Transport, under the theme I am exploring about the state
of urban transport in Indian states, level of service in public transport and financial part of
transport. I would like to explore more about the relevance of urban planning in addressing
the urban transport.
I worked with Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport (CoEUT), CEPT University, Ahmedabad.
The organisation has project of Service Level Benchmarking in Urban Transport, for the city
of Ahmedabad. The project initiated by Ministry of Urban Development, GoI. My fieldwork
comprised of data collection through various surveys, data analysis of the collected data
and preparing the report. The project report helps to understand the state of public
transport and address the policy intervention needs to be taken to solve the urban transport
externalities.
Mohit Jane I look forward to identify the problem and come up with the appropriate solution by
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE undertaking the various empirical and anecdotal understanding of the issue.
(HONOURS), Savitribai Phule
Pune University
As a public policy and governance student with specialisation in History and perspective on
Regulation, I would like to explore the functioning of India’s policy making bodies, weighing the
pros and cons of the existing body. I am further interested in exploring the sector like nutrition,
health, climate change, education, artificial intelligence, and share economy with institutional
and policies lens.
The theme of my dissertation is how platform economy shapes the inspiration of workers who
are working under it, are they capable enough to aspire, what are their aspirations, etc. I am
mostly concentrating on quantitative analysis of aspiration of worker.
I undertook field survey under chairperson of school of public policy and governance, Dr
Aseem Prakash, wherein we conducted 130 interviews of drivers of Ola/Uber to know the socio-
economic aspect of the driver in two different cities Hyderabad and Kolkata. I am currently
researching on cab aggregator companies and how the platform economy is shaping the
aspiration of the driver of the cabs.
Nafisa Khatoon
B. Sc(Hons) Physics, Patna As a public policy professional, I am looking forward to handle the problem of the society
through the lens of different angle as the course taught us law, ethics, policy analysis, data
University analysis etc. and come to some effective and efficient solution.
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As a student of Public Policy & Governance, with a specialisation in urbanisation, I wish to
engage with contemporary urban policies centred around spatial development, mass transit,
public open spaces, urban planning & design. I further wish to explore the issues of access,
equity, and distribution of services in urban areas.
For my dissertation, under the theme of ‘walled cities’, I wish to explore and understand the role
of public participation in (re-)designing urban spaces in the walled city of Shahjahanabad. .
For my preliminary research, I interned with the Indian Institute of Dalit Studies (IIDS), New
Delhi, who facilitated the fieldwork process and provided technical support (GIS training),
as well as addressed the research dilemmas over the course of the internship. In the field, I
studied participants from the Shahjahanabad region (Old Delhi) and how access to credit, or
lack thereof, has affected their economic and occupational mobility.
As an aspiring policy practitioner, I have deeply inculcated the need to ask “hard” questions
and investigate issues using both qualitative and quantitative methods. With training in both
data and research, I am confident that I could efficiently contribute to the processes of the
Naveen Babu Isarapu policymaking: formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
B.A. Social Sciences, Tata
English, Hindi, Telugu
My research interests lie in International Relations and its impact on Public Policies, Migration,
Societal implications of Regulation.
My Dissertation involves Understanding User’s Satisfaction and their Motivational Factors

behind using Services offered by Ride-Hailing Applications.
With an interdisciplinary understanding of Social Sciences ranging from Sociology to

Economics during my graduation and undergraduate years. Along with my exposure in my
internship assignments over a diverse set of workplaces responsible for engaging with the
society. Both academic and internship experiences would be really helpful in contributing in
a positive way towards the organizations where I would be working in my future. Apart from
that, my aim is to balance out the interests of the organization and the overall society. So as
to bring in equitable solutions for satisfying every stakeholder who are going to be involved
in carrying out a task.
My expectations from an organization would be to gain some insights on the ground reality of
a society in a diverse environment. Alongside, I would like to develop my knowledge on recent
technological improvements and its role in easing the policy making and its implementation.
Naveen Kumar Apart from career-based interests, I am aiming to be a researcher one day wherein my goal
is to explore a research topic through the theoretical lenses of International Relations
B.A in Social Sciences, Tata and Sociology.
English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi
Research based - urban planning, urban renewal and redevelopment, spatial segregation
and sociocultural aspect of urbanisation
Dissertation theme -’ Role of Political Economy within Urban Planning in the context of
Shahjahanabad’i.
My internship at Indian Institute of Dalit Studies, New Delhi (May 2019)- where I worked as
research intern, involved undertaking review of secondary literature, fieldwork survey, data
collection for a study on livelihood patterns of the residents of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)
with a focus on exclusion, segregation and discrimination.
As a Public Policy professional with a strong foundation in interdisciplinary theoretical

knowledge and emphasis on critical analysis of various emerging policies, I strive to gain an
understanding of the various development issues and contribute towards an inclusive and
sustainable outlook through research, data analysis and policy making.
Nikhil Vinay Minz
Looking forward to working for an organisation which promotes a conducive environment for
B.A. (hons.) in English Literature, learning and growth while providing opportunity for exploring the vast arena of public policy
Ranchi University paradigms and practices.
English, Hindi
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As a public policy graduate, I want to evaluate policy outcomes and work on regulatory framework
development at large. I am keen on combining qualitative and quantitative aspects of research,
with intersecting socio-economic realities in the domains of public provisions and infrastructure,
labour conditions, social equity and environment.
My dissertation, under the bracket of Regulations, is a data-driven study of aspirations of the

individuals working under gig-economy – particularly of delivery partners and driver partners of
platforms like Uber and Swiggy – substantiated with narratives of their lived experiences at work,
examining the (non-) fulfillment of subjective labour needs under gig-work.
My last internship - being field work for data collection of demography, work conditions, and on-duty
experiences of delivery partners of Swiggy, Zomato and Uber Eats platforms across Delhi/NC regions
under the guidance of Prof Aseem Prakash - was an exploratory exercise towards the same.
Having worked with institutions like QCI, I have prior experience in formulating and implementing
assessment frameworks, and hand-holding & building capacities for the stakeholders in the field
of education and gender mainstreaming. I bring to the table my ability to nuance the problems at
hand to explore comprehensive solutions. I revel in outlining intersections of the socio-economic-
Nishtha Relan political vis-a-vis the individual, and am eager to understand policy implementation and outcomes
M.A. English Literature, University in the context of multiplicity of stakeholders.
of Delhi
English, Hindi, Punjabi
As a Public Policy Student, my policy area concentration is in Social Conflict & Public
Policy (SCPP). I wish to understand the intersectional aspects involved in various social
movements and in various political process.
My dissertation is on Institutional Marginalization at higher education spaces, where I would

be involved in knowing about how students from different social locations are marginalized
both in terms of caste & gender. Further, I shall explore the reasons why student
protests happen in different universities and its relation with the institutional marginalization.
I worked as an intern, Political Edge, a political consultancy firm, where I was involved in
online research and data analysis with respect to constituency management. As part
of my experiential learning I worked as an intern for a period of 45 days in an NGO named
Organisation for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation where I was involved in advocacy work with
respect to refugee camps.
As a student in a social science institute which gives importance to research & field activities,
I have developed my research skills. Along with this my experience in writing proposal writing
and knowledge gained during my post- graduation in public administration will support the
Prabakaran A K organisation in surviving and sustained improvement for years to come.
M.A. in Public administration.
Tamil, English, Telugu
My interests lie in Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Agriculture, Job Market, Policy Analysis.
My dissertation explores Sharing/Platform Economy and Cab Aggregators.
In my internship with Andhra Pradesh Planning Department, spread across the months of
November and December 2018, I was involved in reviewing the policy regarding the generation,
transmission and distribution verticals of the state’s power sector. The transition of the state
from being power deficit to power surplus, the challenges in the addition of renewable energy
to the total energy mix and infrastructure up-gradation were the other sub-themes explored.
My previous work experiences with a data mining firm (Prompt Cloud Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
Bengaluru) and with the Department of Income Tax, Mumbai, along with my current training
as a policy professional position me to deliver in any policy arena. I am comfortable working
with both small and large teams.
Prashant Singh
B.E. in Computer Science, VTU
English, Hindi, Maithili
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My interests lie in the sector of education policy. I would wish to research upon and
contribute at various capacities to address the issues including but not limited to inequity of
access, governance and financing of higher education in India.
My Dissertation Theme is on Financing of colleges in India.
During my research internship with Center for Policy Research in Higher Education - an
autonomous think-tank established by NIEPA, I undertook a study on the phenomena of
market-led massification of higher education in India and its’ impact on equity in access to
higher education among various social groups.
I also interned with Ramaiah Public Policy Center previously, where in my research provided
validation for the proposal for the establishment of Faculty of Applied Social Sciences at the
Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru.
I would wish to employ my interdisciplinary understanding to engage with the complexities

of the sector to be able make commendable interventions at a period of policy crisis in
Shashank S R higher education system of the country.
B.Com (Core Subjects -
Accounting and Taxation),
Bangalore University
Kannada, English and Hindi
I would like to explore the existing economic and social inequalities, and assess various sustainable
policy measures adopted to address them. Besides this, I am also interested in understanding policy
regulations that impact the services based on new age technologies.
Dissertation: Impact of Incentives on Ride Sharing Applications
I had last interned at AP Planning - worked on MGNREGA convergence in the state with the other
schemes. It involved finding out how the state is faring in some of the indicators like work completion
rate and particularly the completion rate in convergence with other schemes and departments,
which also the monitoring aspect of the convergence of these schemes.
As a public policy student I have been taught to look at a policy from a multidimensional angle i.e.
legal, economic and social. My skill set in research and STATA will help me see the bigger picture
while also paying attention to the minor details. I would like to work in an environment which allows
me to experiment and help me build my skill set as a public policy professional.
Shrishti Kumari
B.Com (Hons), Osmania
University
Hindi, English
As an aspiring public policy professional, I wish to explore Intersectionality and Public Policy
– on how different policies, when implemented uniformly, have unequal results on more
vulnerable populations. I am further interested in exploring the same under the context of
Poverty, Climate Change and Sustainable Development.
The theme of my dissertation explores the profile of the excluded citizen in through the
National Registry of Citizens in Assam, through the lenses of class, gender and ethnicity.
I interned with Development and Justice Initiative- A UNHCR Implementing Partner, on the
issue of Rohingyan Refugees and their sustainable integration in the local communities, at
New Delhi and Jaipur, India. My fieldwork comprised of profiling refugees on the indicators of
Health, Education and Livelihood, and the points of interaction with State Machinery. The
research component included situating these points of interaction within the context of
India’s lack of a comprehensive Refugee Policy.
In my opinion, there is not ‘one right-solution’ for the problems that lie before us. Coupled with
field research experience, and utilising data to identify specificities in policy, looking into the
Sreetama Basu bigger picture also requires observing the smaller puzzle pieces, as processes in the domain
B.A. Political Science (Hons), of policy-making and implementation.
Jadavpur University
English, Bengali, Hindi
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My research interests lie in the areas of policy advocacy, ground-level policy implementation,
regulation of informal economy and public policy trickledown. In my dissertation I will
explore platform economy, migration and its impact on the platform economy, service
providers and clients.
I worked as a gravity-fed water project management and ground level supervision for 13
habitations in Paderu agency area through Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Govt. of
Andhra Pradesh. I was also a project intern for documentation and Strength, Limitations,
Opportunities and Target (SLOT) analysis on Pedalabudu, Villages adopted by the Chief
Minister of Andhra Pradesh submitted to the Secretariat of Andhra Pradesh.
Student Intern at RINL Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Human Resources Development (HRD)&
Policy intern at Brandix India Apparel City, Special Economic Zone, Atchutapuram,
Visakhapatnam& research intern at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad,
understanding the platform economy through the cab business models of Ola and Uber in
Hyderabad.
My background in social sciences, I understand the intrinsic social relations that exist at
practical level and apply knowledge to interpret and assess the linkages design policies or
Sri Harsha Lakkimsetti assess policies for implementations at various levels& also equipped with knowledge of
B.A in Social Sciences, software such as SPSS, STATA and MS- Office to present accurate results.
A researcher and a writer by orientation, I am exploring myself as well as the vast arena of social
sciences through different perspectives and prescriptions. Being a curious youth inclined towards
social issues, my core research interests lie in the field of Environment, Climate Change, Migration
and Regulation.
As an public policy enthusiast and under the given theme of ‘Sharing Economy’, my dissertation
topic explores Data-ism and information flow in the arena of sharing economy from the perspective
of consumers. The world is revolving inside a consistent cyclotron of data processing and transfer.
Taking up from the advancing “internet” sphere of life, we are already at a new phase of technology
and data Platform and transfer i.e. Dataism.
I have worked with various corporate and insurance firms in Nigeria. I have had internship experiences
with the Tolaram Group, Lagos Nigeria& Leadway Pensure, Nigeria& Prestige Assurance Plc., Lagos
(Subsidiary Company of The New India Assurance, Mumbai, India) and Food Connect, Nigeria.
My expertise has been Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Event Planning and Management,
Compliance and Policy Analysis and Understanding Food Aggregation Business Platforms.
Swayamsiddha Sahoo I have been in the field of social sciences since a fairly long time which allows me to interconnect the
B.A. in Social Sciences, arenas of the state, market and community as it provides me the intellectual arsenal to amalgamate
theory and practice. I am a team worker who works within deadlines and a quick learner with good
oration and writing skills.
Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Odia Apart from this, I am a multi-tasker who loves travelling and exploring places. My hobbies include
writing, painting, dancing, playing chess and swimming.
I am a student of public policy with a multidisciplinary background, interested in exploring

the institutional and regulatory challenges in the current times of technological disruption.
My broad interest lies in contributing to improve state capacity for effective implementation
of public policies.
My dissertation work looks at the challenges arising with the fast-paced technological world.
I am currently working under the theme, ‘Regulation of sharing economy’, under which I am
set to explore the impact of current regulatory apparatus of the state on the labor working in
food delivery platform sector like Swiggy, Zomato etc.
In my preliminary fieldwork on Swiggy and Zomato delivery workers, I explored the emerging
nature of employment in the online food delivery sector. I had interned with Andhra Pradesh
Planning Department and worked towards policy intervention in the energy sector to
understand ‘State capacity in Andhra Pradesh’. During my internship with Sporting8.com, I
studied the company’s business model and explored the regulatory challenges faced by an
e-commerce platform.
Vedant Kaul Being an engineer with public policy education in a social science institute I have learned
B.E in Mechanical Engineering, to resolve public policy issues through both outcome and process-centric approaches. My
Gujarat Technological University interdisciplinary academic background has helped me in developing a perspective through
domains such as economy, society, technology and the polity.
Kashmiri, Hindi, English, Gujarati
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As an aspiring public policy professional, I am interested in the future of urbanisation and its
impact on various stakeholders with a keen focus on regulation and implementation of policy
solutions to create opportunities for sustainable development.
The theme of my dissertation explores the walled cities of India. My topic focuses on the
walled city of Shahjahanabad, its role and importance of markets as a vital component in
the socioeconomic network of the local residents. The topic further explores suitable forms of
urban governance, community participation and urban redevelopment.
Worked as a research intern at the Indian Institute of Dalit Studies - an Indian Council of Social
Sciences Research (ICSSR) recognised institution, which involved preparing and coding
a questionnaire, fieldwork for data collection through focussed group discussion, semi-
structured interview and analysing data.
As a student trained in social sciences I can see issues from a multidimensional perspective:
a break from the monocausal method. My skills in handling and interpreting data coupled
with a multidimensional approach to policy analysis lets me look at public policy regulation
and implementation in a holistic manner.
Vikas Mannan
Bachelors of Commerce, I wish to work in an organisation which lets me put my knowledge into practice in the field
of public policy and urbanisation, a place where research and implementation are seen as
University of Delhi
two sides of the same coin and not as separate fields and where the age of technological
English and Hindi disruptions is seen as an opportunity for bringing positive change in the lives of people.
My recent engagement with the policy arena has enabled me to understandvarious

socio-economic issues that occupy the landscape of contemporary India. I’m interested in
regulatory governance and development economics. I wish to explore further my capabilities
by learning different aspects of livelihoods, quality education and healthcare.
The theme of my dissertation is Sharing economy under which I will explore the entry into
business and their sustainability of informal labour. I further explore how the sharing economy
plays an important role in inclusive growth of informal labour.
Worked as a research Intern at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai which carried out
research on a project under Human Development Programme, the United Nations and the
Government of Maharashtra to establish ‘Action room to reduce poverty’. Previously worked
as a Finance and Account Intern in Jindal Steel and Power Limited which helped me acquire
more knowledge about finance and the stock market.
Being a highly inquisitive and hardworking individual, I intend to contribute towards inclusive
and sustainable development through policy knowledge using analytical and technical skills.
Equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge, data-driven approach, project and field

Vikram Kumar experiences, I am eager to utilise my skillset in the arena of policy and governance.
Bachelor of Commerce,
University of Delhi
Hindi, English
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Women centered livelihood
CURRENT DISSERTATION TOPIC/THEME

Understanding the Gendered Impact of Disaster: A case study of 2018 and 2019 Kerala floods
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
1) Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society, Trivandrum
2) M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Wayanad
HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF CONTRIBUTING TO (ROLE IN) AN ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/COMPANY?

Taking part in the activities of the respective organization, enhancing my personal development
and contribute as much as I can in their activities.
EXPECTATIONS FROM THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/COMPANY YOU WANT TO

Afseena V WORK WITH.
Seeking a diverse and strong working environment and expecting a field intensive job
BA English Language and Literature
Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil
AREAS OF INTEREST
Environment, Rural Tourism, Sustainabilty, Health, Education, Technology, Circular Economy

Food, Water and Energy Nexus
1. Access Livelihoods Consulting India Ltd.:
• Product Quality Management Domain
2. Research Intern at Shantha Biotechnic Ltd.

• Manufacturing and Packaging department for Vaccines
HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF CONTRIBUTING TO (ROLE IN) AN ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/COMPANY?

Good at Planning and Strategy, Project Management, Content Writing, Critical Thinking,
Akanksha Sinha Networking
B.Tech Biotechnology EXPECTATIONS FROM THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/COMPANY YOU WANT TO
English, Hindi, Telugu WORK WITH.
Conducive work environment, horizontal organizational structure, encorages creativity
ADDITIONAL
Mindfulness and Planning are key to my personal development and work ethic.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Livelihoods Promotion, Financial Inclusion, Natural Resource Management

Implicit gender/ethnic bias among healthcare professionals and it’s healthcare
outcomes for tribal women in the state of Jharkhand
Research Intern at NABARD, Impact Assessment Study of financial literacy centres in
Telangana state
HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF CONTRIBUTING TO (ROLE IN) AN ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/

COMPANY?
Research Associate, Project Associate, Consultant
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TO WORK WITH.
Diverse culture, Strong ground-level presence, diverse projects to work with, good pay and
other benefits
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BA in Economics I am into reading, writing, music and cooking
English, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Marathi
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Social Rights and Advocacy, Child Education, Value chain analysis , Agri-business, Rural
Finance, Livelihood and Social Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Corporate
Social Responsibility.

Study on the school dropout Scheduled Tribe student in Ranchi, Jharkhand
*Worked as a project consultant on the project of “Up-Skilling of Barber Community”
(Hyderabad). It was the tri-collaboration between ni-msme ( national institute of micro small
and medium enterprises), NBCFDC and State Barber Association.
*Worked as an intern at SEEDS IMPACT Organisation (Duttalur, Nellore) in the Project LEED to
understand the different livelihoods of rural people and their problems.
*Attended a training course on Production, Processing and Utilisation of Natural Resins and
Gum at Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (Ranchi, Jharkhand).
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture COMPANY?
Hindi, English I have a strong determination to work at the grassroots level to bring the sustainable solution
in Education, Agriculture, Skills, Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship to the communities who
have no access to such supports.

TO WORK WITH.
Seeking a position that will utilize my talent and skills to enhance the growth of the
organisation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR STUDENT PROFILE

One year course of ADCA (Advanced Diploma Course in Computer Application)
AREAS OF INTEREST
Climate change and livelihood

Coastal Erosion due to Climate Change affecting the Lives and Livelihoods in Odisha
1. Internship at CYSD ( Centre for Youth and Social Development)
2. Internship at JSLPS (Jharkhand State livelihoods promotion society)

COMPANY?
My knowledge, skills, acknowledgement, and experience can be an asset for the
organisation.
Archana Biswal ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

One year course of PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
B. Sc (hons.) In Zoology
Odia, English, Hindi
AREAS OF INTEREST
Education, Women Empowerment

Effect of Urbanisation on Traditional Art Form Livelihood of Chhau Tribe.
1. Internship with WBSRLM
2. Internship with CARE India, Bihar

COMPANY?
I consider myself to be an empathetic human being, which is the prior need in Social Sector.
Added to that are the competencies built within me by TISS. I’ll ensure my knowledge and hard work
gets fully channelised to the company I will be working for.
Debarati Mondal EXPECTATIONS FROM THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/COMPANY YOU WANT TO
Bachelor’s in Science WORK WITH.
Transparency
B.Sc (Mathematics)
English, Hindi, Bengali
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, Financial Inclusion,Livelihood and
Community development

Role of financial literacy for economic empowerment of women
I have done my summer internship as Project Intern at M S Swaminathan Research
Foundation and worked on a project conducted in partnership with National Biodiversity
Authority to assess the implementation of National Biodiversity Act at Local Self
Governments in the Wayanad district of Kerala
Worked as Student Researcher at Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre of Legal Service
Authority and worked on the impact assessment of relief programs after Kerala flood of 2018

S. Gauri Gopal COMPANY?
Bachelors of Arts Sincere and self motivated person who is passionate to learn, unlearn and relearn with an
intention to become a change maker. Academic spaces and experiences have helped me to
B.A. in History and Tourism develop skills like leadership, team work, project management and research
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil,
ADDITIONAL
French (level 1)
Fellow at The Insightist, Germany Content writer, Tacitkey
AREAS OF INTEREST
Tribal Development, Education, Livelihood Promotion and Sustainability, Agriculture, Agri-
business, Rural Development, Rural Tourism, Rural Entrepreneurship

Asset Holding and Agricultural Productivity& inequality
- Intern, Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Ltd., Mahesana district,May 2019. A state Rural
Livelihood Mission of Gujarat State, Prepared a Project Proposal for School Uniforms for SHG women
and Worked in Collaboration with Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) Mahesana District.
- Summer Intern, Integrated Development Tribal Development Agency, Rampachodavaram, East
Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh May-June 2018: worked under the guidance of Sub-collector and
Additional District Magistrate Dr. Vinod Kumar Vasudeva, I.A.S
- Intern, Latika Roy Foundation, Karuna Vihar Special School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand,
November 2017
- Intern, Community Coordination Network (CCN-Sahayog), Paderu Agency Area,
Harshitha Adusumalli Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh. May 2017
Bachelors in Arts - Intern, Rajeev Gandhi Vikas Pariyojana, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: November 2016. Taught rural
adolescent girls of UP in a 7 day camp in which the concepts like heath, education, reproduction in
BA in Social Sciences
activity based Organisation
English, Hindi, Telugu - Intern/councilor, Voice4girls, Hyderabad, Telangana: November 2016. Councilor in
the UP camp and worked in data entries and case study translation in the Hyderabad
office.

COMPANY?
As a Rural Development Professional, I would definitely work hard to achieve the outcome/objectives
of the organization which would help in welfare of the people by using all my skills, internship and
field experience.

WORK WITH.
Looking forward to learn more as well as to gain more field exposure and more ground
reality and understanding the gaps as well as help the organization in fulfilling the gaps

1.Currently Executive Member in Thraiyukta Organisation, an NGO in prakasam district of
Andhra Pradesh.
2.Placement Representative, MA RDG, Career Guidance Placement Cell 2019-present
3.Academic Class Representative, B.A. Social Sciences, 2017-2018
4.Academic Vice Class Representative, B.A. Social Sciences, 2015-17
5.Featured in Youth Ki Awaaz, Campus Watch Program.
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Intercultural Studies& Migration Studies.

Rehabilitation and identities of Migrants, Stateless and Refugees
Research and Documentation Intern, Reliance Foundation, Navi Mumbai

COMPANY?
I am a fast learner and am curious to finding out and learning about what I don’t know.
This makes me very adaptable to any new environment or team that I am a part of. My
leadership skills coupled with my fondness for teaching also makes me a good mentor or
guide for those seeking. My diverse educational background often results in me bringing
something new to the mix in terms of ideas and approaches..
Ishita Bhave
Bachelor’s in Mass Media EXPECTATIONS FROM THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/COMPANY YOU WANT
TO WORK WITH.
I hope to work in a multicultural organization that offers a conducive environment for
learning on the job and mentors to enable this process. I wish to learn not just from the
projects that I am part of in the organization but also from the peers that I work and interact
with.

I was part of a yearlong student exchange program to Arizona, USA conducted by the US
Department of State in 2015-16
AREAS OF INTEREST
Agriculture, education, health

Agriculture innovation and it’s livelihood implication an women participation
CCN sahayog, vizag, UNICEF, HYD

COMPANY?
According to the prospectus of the company i would like to do any role that would suits me
and helpful to the company’s agenda

Sai koushik TO WORK WITH.
B.Com Taxation Good working conditions, and how legit the organisation works on its projects
Telugu, English, Hindi ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR STUDENT PROFILE
Technically well qualified and better communicational quality.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Financial Inclusion, Sustainable Agriculture and Health
Have interned in 4 organisations engaged in various fields like health, Sustainable
Agriculture, Education and Human trafficking. The names of the organisations are: CARE,
Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, NISHTHA and SMOKUS

COMPANY?
With a strong foundation in interdisciplinary theoretical learning coupled with field work
experiences on varied issues, I intend to contribute towards development through my grass
root level insights. I also keep myself devoted and keen in engaging with and learning from
any work environment or circumstances that come my way.
Koyel Sarkar
Bachelors in Arts
BA in Social Sciences
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Climate change, Sustainable livelihood, Education, CSR

Role of MSME in Ensuring Sustainable Livelihood
1. Internship at M.S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF): Was part of the WADI
project (funded by NABARD and implemented by MSSRF) being implemented for the Kani
tribes of Vithura. My internship objectives were to conduct a study on the socio-cultural life
of the Kani tribe and to work towards strengthening the functioning of family groups (which
were formed to facilitate the implementation of the WADI project).
2. Internship at kanthari international: kanthari international is an organisation with a unique
approach in the area of leadership training& an organisation which believes that ‘small’ people
with the right motivation can transform the lives of the underprivileged. This opportunity
provided me with insights on sustainable livelihood and its promotion.
3. Teacher volunteer at Make a Difference (MAD): During my college days, I signed up with
Kunjulekshmi the NGO named ‘Make a Difference‘ that operates in 23 cities around India to improve the
standards of living of children in orphanages and shelter homes through a Fellow-managed
B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics volunteering model. During the one year that I worked at Mahila Mandiram in
Engineering Thiruvananthapuram, I mentored 15 children tutoring them in the areas of English and Maths
as well as providing moral and spiritual guidance to enrich their spirits, aspirations,
English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil ambitions, and outlook towards life.

COMPANY?
I would like to blend my core competencies in the fields of science and social science to
develop solutions and mobilise available resources to improve the quality of life of people
AREAS OF INTEREST
SHGs , Livelihood , Tribal Development

Role of SHGs in developing the Life of Tribal people in Odisha
1. Intern at Integrated Tribal Development Agency ( ITDA, Balliguda , Kandhamal ) to study the
Tribal Development and Livelihood Promotion Programme in Tribal area . Involved at ground
level fieldwork to study the functionality of ITDA and it’s contribution towards the development and
enhnacement of income and livelihood of poor and landless Tribal people .
2.Intern at Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission ( Jhajjar , Haryana )to study the Impact
evaluation of SHGs in jhajjar district of Haryana .Involved at Ground level fieldwork to study
the role and functioning of SHGs in developing the Socio and Economic life of women in Jhajjar
District .
3.Intern at CSR dept. of Mahanadi Coalfield Limited ,Bural( A subsidiary of Coal India) to study
the role of CSR of MCL in developing the life of local people . Involved at ground level
fieldwork to study the work of CSR dept. for developing the life of local people.
Loknath Sahu 4. Intern at PRADAN, Balliguda, Kandhamal

B.Com (Hons) Worked on Role of SHGs in Empowering women in different aspects such as
Diversifying Livelihood, Increasing Livestock, Socially and Economically Empowerment
Hindi, English, Odia

COMPANY?
As a student of Rural Development and Governance I always prefer to work at the grass root level .I
carry strong foundation in interacting with the Rural and Tribal people. I carry strong foundation in
conducting researches and designing Surveys.

WORK WITH.
To provide me scope to enhance my knowledge and utilize my skills effectively for the benefit of
the Organization and people at large.

1. One of the District Topper in 12th class.
2. Awarded with 1 Bronze and 2 Gold medal at QUINTISSENCE 2019 at TISS, Hyderabad
3.SC, ST and EO representative of RDG dept in 1st year at TISS , Hyderabad
4. Hostel Representative at School and college Level.
5. Held several positions in debate and other competition at School and College Level.
6. Awarded with 2 Gold and 1 Bronze medal at QUINTISENCE 2019.
7. Hostel Representative of Hostel of TISS Hyderabad.
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Livelihoods

The growth of Kudumbashree over the years as an institution and the inclusivity in the
grouos
One month internship at HSRLM

COMPANY?
With the management and leadership skills that I possess I would be able to manage and
carry on various projects and thus contribute to the organization
Navaneeth R
BA in Economics
AREAS OF INTEREST
Agriculture and livelihoods development, cooperative

Agriculture- Zero Budget natural farming.
CCN shayog farmers.- Vizag.
National institute of micro small and medium Enterprises.- Hyderabad.

COMPANY?
Efficient capability of working, innovation approach, dedicated working nature.

WORK WITH.
Nikhil kumar MNC, state livelihood missions, and cooperative societies.
Bachelor of Arts
BA in Geography, history and public Pursuing the education in the stream of rural development and governance to later on
administration willing to work in the organisation as a consultant and capacity building..
Telugu, English, Hindi
AREAS OF INTEREST
Climate change and migration

Climate change and migration
West Bengal State Rural Livelihood Mission
CARE India, Bihar.

COMPANY?
I would like to contribute to the social sector with the knowledge that I gained from TISS and
with my hard work.

WORK WITH.
I expect the organisation to play a role in inclusive development in whichever sphere required to
Pithona Das which I would contribute my best efforts.
BA (Hons) English
English, Bengali, Hindi, Odia
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Health and Livelihood development

Perception of inter-caste marriage by different generations in Haryana
Interned at NITI Aayog for 1 month and worked on creating a database for SDG India Index
2019.
Interned at African - Asian Rural Development Organisation for one month and worked on
formulating a development project for enhancing the livelihood opportunities of women in
African countries. Also, drafted a Grant proposal to be sent to African Union.

COMPANY?
Contribution through the knowledge and skills learned during my study programme and
Pooja Jhorar internships.
B. Com (Hons)
English, Hindi TO WORK WITH.
Growth Opportunities
AREAS OF INTEREST
Technology based Rural innovative Techniques

Adoption of village under Unnati Bharat Abhiyan
UNICEF program on Swaach Bharat Abhiyan and BAIF intern on agricultural Innovation.

COMPANY?
Young professional.

WORK WITH.
Ranjithkumar Tarala Tasks based and friendly atmosphere
Bachelor of Technology Electrical

Engineering
English, Telegu, Hindi
AREAS OF INTEREST
Environment and development, financial sector, livelihood and community development

Livelihood and market set up in a temple ecosystem
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation( MSSRF): the field work and interaction with the
rural people of Wayanad district, Kerala, helped me to know gaps in integrating sustainable
Natural Resource Management concepts into local development plans, the project done on
partnership with National Biodiversity Authority
Fisheries Department of Kerala Government: Worked with the mission coordinators of SAF(
Society for Assistance to Fisher- women).Field visits and interaction with women gave me an
insight about the involvement of government in development of marginalized section of
society..

Revathy V R COMPANY?
Sincere and devoted person willing to contribute the experience and knowledge gained with
B.Tech in Electronics and
utmost dedication through skills like leadership, team work and technical know-how.
Instrumentation
English, Malayalam, Hindi EXPECTATIONS FROM THE PARTICULAR TYPE OF ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/COMPANY YOU WANT TO
WORK WITH.
A platform to use my knowledge and skills effectively thereby making every individual a
participant of the developmental process through an improved social life

Biomedical engineering trainee at Modern Hospital, Kerala
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Agriculture and Dairy Farming, and other non-farm activities.

Agricultural Innovations and Its Livelihood Implications.
One month internship experience in Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company (GLPC), one
month internship experience in Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (MPSRLM).

COMPANY?
As a Post Graduate in Rural Development and Governance and Graduate in Business
Administration i want to implement the knowledge and skills of management and
experience of livelihood building for the poorest of the poor and wants to contribute in the
motto of the institution/ organization for the development of the country.
Shailendra Yadav
Bachelors in Business Administration
TO WORK WITH.
Hindi, English, Gujarati Expectations from institution/organization- should get opportunity to serve the organization,
challenging roles, learning opportunities, good job satisfaction.

I did certificate program in Commercial Dairy Farming from National Dairy Research
Institute Karnal Haryana (NDRI).
AREAS OF INTEREST
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Financial Inclusion, Livelihood
Promotion

Drought, Climate Adaptation and Social Structures
Sehgal Foundation- Project Intern,
Worked on the Impact assessment on Project Jaladhara aimed at desilting and rejuvenation of
traditional water bodies in Kolar, Karnataka.
Akshara Livelihoods Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad– Intern, October 2018 - November 2018
- Conducted a study on & The Weaving Landscape of Pochampally Ikat Handlooms at
Bhoodan Pochampally and Koyyalagudem villages in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
district,Telangana state. Mainly looked at how there has been a periodic shift in the
production and market strategies in the purview of changing demand structure of the
Sharvani Parnandi population
- Conducted a study on & The Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) program in Bollavaram cluster in
B.A(Hons.) Geography Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh state. Was looking at how this particular flagship programme had
English, Hindi, Telegu an impact on the farming community and what were the shortcomings that are yet to overcome.
- Contributed articles for livelihoods magazine. Arizona technologies, Delhi—Intern,
Research Assistant November 2016- March 2017

Was engaged in a project in collaboration with Syngenta AG where the work
was carried out with the help of GIS Technology. It was a project in Africa where my job was
to find out if that particular land was suitable for agriculture andn if yes, what kind of crop
can be grown. This was assessed with the help of GIS technology.
Aasya Foundation, Delhi— Core Team Member, February 2018 - May 2018
Worked as a core team Member and was actively engaged in strengthening Aasya Foundationwhich
is an NGO based out of Hyderabad. Was engaged in expanding the horizon of the
NGO among the student community.

COMPANY?
With due diligence, hard work and all the learnings from the field I would try my best to
bring and value to the organisation as well as the task I am assigned for.

As a rural development professional, I look forward to engage in tasks that would enable me
to enrich the livelihoods among people and strive to implement and facilitate the change
making processes that bring in and enhance the capacities of resilience and betterment
Working on these I wish to gain more knowledge on the intricacies of these issues and contribute to
the rural development sector through the minimal participation efforts I can put.
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Livelihood and Development

Tribal’s Women Development Discourse and Displacement
Project Intern
1.( 1 month with Social Audit Unit) Data collection for accountibility check, organize Gram
Sabha and Jan Sabha for MGNREGA & UPMAY&
2 Experience Learning in KVK to learn and Observe agricultural aspects, social Mapping,
Transit walk, Focus Group Discussion, and Participatory Rural Appraisal.
3. ( JSLPS) Field work, Analysis and community participation on project “Witch Hunting and
Prevention” & “Anti Human Trafficking”
4.( Sahayta Kendra) Transpirance, accountibility, public hearing, press release, learnt and
taught process of online complain fileing And giving awerness on “Pradhan Mantri Matru
Salona Oreya Vandna Yojana”
Electrical and Electronics Engineering HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF CONTRIBUTING TO (ROLE IN) AN ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/
Hindi, English COMPANY?
Effective Communication Skill, Project Management Efficiency, Critically Views,
computational skill,

TO WORK WITH.
A Friendly and Supportive Environment.

1. Post Graduate Diploma from MSME IDTR, in Automation, PLC and CNC.
2. Instrutor in B.K institute, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
3. As an EEE Faculty in Xavier Institute of Polytechnic Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
4. High School Teacher ( Math, Science and Computer), Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
AREAS OF INTEREST
1). Livelihood and Social Entrepreneurship
2). Poverty Alleviation
3). Community Development
4). Monitoring and Evaluation
5). Corporate Social Responsibility

“Sustainable Livelihood Approaches and Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of the Project Sustainable
Livelihood and Adaptation to Climate Change (SLACC) Implemented in Madhubani, Bihar”
1) Research Intern at Oxfam India
* Policy review: Agriculture and role of women farmers in context of Bihar
2). Research Intern at Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission
Location of Internship: Jhajjar, Haryana
Sunny Suman * Impact Analysis of Self-help groups working in Jhajjar district of Haryana
B.A (Hons.) Economics 3). Field Investigator at BITS Pilani (Hyderabad Campus)
Location of Internship: West Champaran, Bihar
Hindi, English, Bhojpuri, Maithili, * Women employment, Interstate variation, and time use: A comparative study of Bihar and
Nepali (Level 1) Andhra Pradesh
4). Social Empowerment and Economic Development Society (SEEDS)
Location of Internship: Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
* Livelihood analysis of the people of drought-prone Mandal Nellore

COMPANY?
Being a student of Social Sciences, I have learnt to look at issues from an interdisciplinary
perspective. In my opinion, there is no ‘one right-solution’ for the problems that lie before us, but we
are prevented from digging deeper into our further inhibitions. Coupled with field
research experience, and utilizing data to analyze the point at issue, I believe that I can not
just look into the bigger picture, but the small puzzle pieces that make the same, in the
domain of development sector.

WORK WITH.
I wish to work in an organisation which is open to experimentation and allowing me to work
out-of-the-box, by enabling a conducive environment to sharpen my skills as a rural
development professional.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Intrinsic experience of working for civic and social cause and always lead the way to serve for the
same neck of the woods.
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Promoting livelihoods

Food security
Project intern at ni-msme. (Upskilling of the barber community).

COMPANY?
Enthusiastic in coping with different roles and responsibilities necessary for the
accomplishment of the determined tasks.

K.S.N. VYSHNAVI TO WORK WITH.
Organisation which is ready to adopt and experiment new models in their respective fields.
B.Sc. Food Technology
Telegu, English, Hindi ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR STUDENT PROFILE
Practical decision making, capability of looking at issues in multiple dimensions.
AREAS OF INTEREST
1). Livelihood and Social Entrepreneurship 2). Poverty Alleviation 3). Community Development 4).
Monitoring and Evaluation 5). Corporate Social Responsibility 6).Qualitative Analysis
A Study of quality issue of Children’s Education in Rural Area of Sonbarsa Block in Sitamarhi District
of Bihar.
1). Research Intern at Haryana State Rural Livelihoods Mission.
Location of Internship: Jhajjar, Haryana
* Impact Analysis of Self-help groups working in Jhajjar district of Haryana.
2). Intern at Thraiyukta Organisation.
Involved in the livelihood promotion activities, report writing.
3). Experiential Learning at KVK Hyderabad.
4). Attended the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Application of Science and Technology for
Rural Development” and presented paper on Global Warming and Climate Change.
PRANAV KUMAR HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF CONTRIBUTING TO (ROLE IN) AN ORGANISATION/INSTITUTION/
COMPANY?
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Being a student of Social Sciences from, I have learnt to look at issues from an interdisciplinary
English, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Maithali perspective. In my opinion, there is no ‘one right-solution’ for the problems that lie before us, but
we are prevented from digging deeper into our further inhibitions. Coupled with field research
experience, and utilizing data to analyze the point at issue, I believe that I can not just look into the
bigger picture, but the small puzzle pieces that make the same, in the domain of development sector.
I am good in the areas of Community Development, Qualitative analysis, Decision making, providing
training and conducting awarenrss programs.

WORK WITH.
I wish to work in an organisation which is open to experimentation and allowing me to work out-
of-the-box, by enabling a conducive environment to sharpen my skills as a rural development
professional.

Work Experience:-
1). Stride Autoparts Ltd.
worked as a Project Engineer from 01/07/2012 to 30/06/2015
2). Mahendra Educational Pvt. Ltd.
worked as trainer cum Faculty-General Studies at Chandigarh and New Delhi branch.
from 09/06/2016 to 20/02/2018.
Practical decision making, capability of looking at issues in multiple dimensions.
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M.A. Women’s Studies
COHORT OF 2020
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AREAS OF INTEREST - Women in conflict zones.
FIELD/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
1. Research Intern& Documentation Intern with Human Rights Law Network (HRLN)
2. Researcher with Social Upliftment through Rural Action (SUTRA), Himachal Pradesh
3. Intern with Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Delhi
DISSERTATION TOPIC/THEME
Fractured Identities of Rohingya Women
ADDITIONAL
1. Participated in s symposium on Forced Migrations with focus on Refugees and
Statelessness organized by the School of Public Policy & Governance, TISS Hyderabad
2. Participated in a conclave on Improving Economic Participation of Women in Andhra
Pradesh: Towards achieving SDG5 organized by AP Planning & National Foundation for
India
3. Presented a research paper on A Journey through Memory in Milan Kundera’s The Book
Adwitiya G. of Laughter and Forgetting and Art Spiegelman’s MAUS in Debrupa Bal Seminar at
B.A. in Comparative Literature – Jadavpur Jadavpur University.
4. Presented a research paper on The Poetry of Pablo Neruda in the Debrupa Bal Seminar at
University,
Jadavpur University
West Bengal 5. Participated in the XIth Clai Biennial International Conference 2013 on The Journey of
M.A. in Comparative Comparative Literature: India & Beyond organized by Dept. of Comparative Literature,
Jadavpur University
Literature – Jadavpur University,
West Bengal
English, Hindi, Bengali, French
AREAS OF INTEREST
Gender, Media and Education
1. Experiential leaning with Mahita NGO
2. Intern with World Vision India, Hyderabad
3. Worked with Shaheen Collective, Hyderabad
Portrayal of Women in Nationalistic Bollywood Movies
Afreen A.
B.A. (H) Political Science –
Gauhati University, Assam
English, Hindi, Assamese
AREAS OF INTEREST
Gender & Development, Media, Health, Education, Sexuality and livelihoods
1. Intern with Jagori Grameen, Himachal Pradesh
2. Experiential Learning with Prakriti Environmental Society, Telangana
Representation of women in Bollywood
Aishwarya T.
B.A.(Hons) in Sociology,
Ramadevi Women’s University, Odisha
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Women & Religion, Intersectionalities
1. Intern with Sankalp-Ek Prayas NGO.
2. Editorial Intern with The Hitavada, Bhilai
3. Teaching Facilitator and Organizer with Sri Sankara Vidyalaya
5. Research Fellow with The World Bank, Delhi
Abortion Rights in Muslim Women of Hyderabad
ADDITIONAL
1. Certificate course in B Planning and NGO Management from Christ University, Bangalore
2. Certificate course in Legal Aspects of HRM from Christ University, Bangalore.
Ananya S. 3. National level Speller. All India Rank -3 in Wiz National Spelling Bee 2014
B.A. (H) English – Christ
University, Karnataka
AREAS OF INTEREST
Gender, Education and Development
1. Higher Education Fellow with Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions
Society, Telangana
3. Experiential Learning with Mahita NGO in Adilabad, Telangana
Gender and development from the preview of urban slum.
ADDITIONAL
1. Chairperson of College Union, Mercy College
2. Chairperson of Social Service League, Mercy College
3. Representative of Women Cell, Mercy College
4. Representative of Gender Development Cell, TISS Hyderabad
Archanna P. 5. Member of Music Society, TISS Hyderabad
B.A. in English – Calicut
University, Kerala
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
AREAS OF INTEREST -
Gender based violence, Livelihood and Development, Intersectionality, Women’s health, policy
making and analysis, Sex workers rights, Micro finance schemes in India
1. Fellow with Milaap Pvt. Social Ventures
3. Intern with Asmat NGO in Soda village in Rajasthan, under Chhavi Rajawat (Sarpanch,
Soda)
4. Experiential Learning with Kudali Intergenerational Learning Center, Telangana
Implementation of Forest Rights Act in Himachal Pradesh and its Impact on livelihood
strategies of rural women
Avni A.
B.A. (H) English – University of Delhi, Delhi
English, Hindi
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Gender, Livelihood, Education, Trafficking, Sex work
1. Intern with Shubhamkaroti Foundation, Nanded, Maharashtra.
2. Experiential Learning with Mahita NGO.
Love, Caste and Gender in Institution.
ADDITIONAL
1. Chairperson of the TISS Students’ Council 2019-20
2. Former Equal Opportunities Cell Representative to the Placement cell from MA WS for
the batch of 2018-20.
3. Volunteer with Young Inspiration Network.
Bhagyashri S. B.
BA in Social Work - Swami Ramanand Tirth
Marathwada University, Maharashtra
AREAS OF INTEREST
Mental health, gender and sexuality, livelihood and development
1. Intern for the Men for Gender Justice Programme at Azad Foundation, Delhi
2. Research Fellow with the India Gender Platform, The World Bank, Delhi
3. Field Intern with State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW), Dept. of Women & Child
Development, Government of Telangana
4. MA Field Intern for Impact Evaluation with Voice4Girls, Telangana
Gender and Mental Health: The idea of women and madness studied via doctor-patient
relations
ADDITIONAL
1. Presented a research paper at ‘Nareevad’ 2019, an International
Deepannita M. Conference on Women’s Empowerment, laws, feminism, gender discrimination, gender,
B.A (H) English – University of Delhi, Delhi space and women’s leadership: Issues & Challenges in the 21 st Century at JNU, Delhi
2. Presented a research paper in the Annual Memory Studies Conference organized by
English, Hindi, Bengali Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT Madras on Event, Memory, Remembering:
One Hundred Years of Jallianwalla Bagh .
3. Attended a two-day long Symposium on Forced Migration with Focus on Refugees and
Statelessness conducted by TISS Mumbai and UNHCR at TISS Hyderabad
4. Member of the English Literary Association (ELA) at Sri Venkateswara College (SVC),
Delhi University
5. Organised and attended the 27th Congress of the Federation of Modern Languages and
Literatures (FILLM) in partnership with UNESCO, as a member of the English Literary
Association (ELA), Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Gender, Livelihood and Development, Intersectionality
1. Intern for World Vision India, Hyderabad
2. Experiential Learning with Voice4Girls, Hyderabad
Gendered aspects of migrant labourers in India
ADDITIONAL
1. Member of Choreography Society, TISS
2. Senior Placement Representative of Career Guidance & Placement Cell, TISS
Gitanjaly S.
B.A in English – Calicut
University, Kerala
English, Malayalam
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Gender & Development, livelihoods and violence.
1. Intern with Shramik Bharti, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
2. Intern with Apne Aap Women Worldwide, Delhi
3. Intern with Social Upliftment through Rural Action (SUTRA), Himachal Pradesh
Women, Water and Caste: A study of gender and caste inequalities pertaining to water in the
Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.
ADDITIONAL
1. Member of the Election Committee 2019.
Jahnvi D.
B.A. (H) History – University of Delhi, Delhi
English, Hindi
AREAS OF INTEREST
Gender & Livelihoods, Caste Politics
1. Worked with ETV Bharat as a Content Editor for a year
2. Intern with Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram
Women and Forest Rights Act
ADDITIONAL
1. Chairperson of St. Aloysius College Student Union 2015-16
2. Member of Mahatma Gandhi University Union 2014-15
3. Vice Chairperson of Uni-Y Kerala region
Joel T.M.
B. Com - Mahatma Gandhi University,
Kerala
PG Diploma in Journalism - Manorama
School of Communication, Kerala
English, Malayalam
AREAS OF INTEREST
Women’s Health, Migrations, LGBTQ communities and issues
1. Intern with ADECOM Network, Pondicherry
2. Experiential Learning with Mahita NGO in Adilabad, Telangana
Women’s migration in Bihar, India
ADDITIONAL
1. Worked as a volunteer under Sulabh International School.
Lopamudra N.
B.A. Sociology - Utkal University, Odisha
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Transgender Issues, LGBTQ Communities, Sex Workers and Animal Rights, Trafficking
1. Intern with Apne Aap Women Worldwide, Delhi
2. Intern at Kids Castle School, Delhi
3. Teaching Intern at Kids Castle School English Enhancement course to under-priviledged
students, New Delhi
4. Intern at International Academy of Environmental Sanitation and public health, New
Delhi
Identity & Inability to access entitlements for Transgenders in the view of the Court, Policy, Citizenship
and Oneself
Manaswini G. ADDITIONAL
B.A. in Social Sciences – Tata Institute of 1. Workshop attendee - Forced migrations with focus on “refugees and statelessness”
Social Sciences, Telangana organized by UNHCR India and TISS Mumbai
2. Conference attendee for ‘People for Climate’ Hyderabad
3. Volunteer with Teach for India, Hyderabad
4. Volunteer with under-privileged students with AIESEC, New Delhi
5. Class Representative for School of Gender Studies, TISS Hyderabad
AREAS OF INTEREST
Women’s Health, Social Development, Violence against Women
1. Intern with My Choices Foundation, Hyderabad
2. Fellowship Selection Intern with Teach For India, Pune
3. Intern with Prayas (TISS Field Action Project)
Women’s Reproductive and Menstrual Health
ADDITIONAL
1. Foundation Course on Public Policy & Advocacy at the National Centre for Advocacy
Studies, Pune.
2. Student Representative of the Academic Review Committee at Symbiosis School for
Manjulika C. Liberal Arts.
B.A. Liberal Arts - Symbiosis
International University,
Maharashtra
English, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati
AREAS OF INTEREST -
Forced Migrations & Conflict, Human Rights, Gender based violence against Women,
Environment, Sexualities and Health.
1. Research Fellow with India Gender Platform, The World Bank, Delhi
2. Intern with State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW), Dept. of Women and Child
Development, Government of Telangana
3. Student Investigator with University of Delhi Innovation Project, Delhi
4. Experiential Learning with Lodi Multipurpose Social Service Society (LMSSS), Warangal
Understanding vulnerability to Sexual and Gender-based Violence: A Qualitative
study on Women in Refugee Camps in India
ADDITIONAL
1. Senior Placement Representative for School of Gender Studies, TISS Hyderabad
2. Team Leader for National Service Scheme (NSS) - MAC, University of Delhi
Mona 3. Workshop Attendee - Forced migrations with focus on ‘refugees & statelessness’
B.A.(H) in English – organized by UNHCR India & TISS Mumbai
University of Delhi, Delhi 4. Completed an Intensive Training Program in Social Sciences and Public Health Research
Ethics organized by Forum for Medical Ethics Society, Mumbai & N C Centre for
English, Hindi, Angika Development Studies, Bhubaneswar (An ICSSR Institute)
5. Prepared a resource directory and research report titled Gender based Violence
Redressal in India for the India Gender Platform, The World Bank, Delhi.
6. Presented a research paper in the UGC-sponsored Interdisciplinary Conference organized
by the Department of English, Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi on City
Lives: Spaces & Narratives.
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AREAS OF INTEREST –
Tribals, Gender-Caste-Livelihood
1. Editor and Proof Reader with Institute of Human Development
2. Counselor & Home Investigator with South Vihar Welfare Society for Tribals, Ranchi
3. Intern with World Vision India, Hyderabad
Witch-hunting in Jharkhand
ADDITIONAL
1. Equal Opportunities Cell Representative to the Placement Cell from MA WS Batch of
2018-20.
2. Member of the Photography Society, TISS Hyderabad.
Nishita T.
B.A. (H) in English – University of Delhi, Delhi
English, Hindi, Sadri
AREAS OF INTEREST
Women & Identity politics, Religion, Diasporic studies, Homosexuality
2. Research Analyst with Stanford University, California, USA
4. Intern with Vanshree Trust, Gandhinagar
5. Intern with Aarohan NGO, Delhi
Voices of Muslim women in India: Identity construction and Appearance
ADDITIONAL
1. Presented a paper titled ‘Gender-based violence against Transgender Persons’
at National Seminar on Gender- Based Violence conducted by Sharda University, UP.
2. Former Placement Representative of School of Gender Studies, TISS Hyderabad
3. Participated in International Conference on Changing Security Dynamics in the Indo-
Noshina C. Pacific, Hyderabad
B.A. in Social Sciences – Tata Institute of
4. Assisted Prof. U. Vindhya in her collaborative endeavour with UNICEF.
Social Sciences, Telangana
5. Carried out a report on Understanding the perspective towards Sex and Gender in Young
English, Hindi Adolescents with SUTRA NGO, Himachal Pradesh.
6. Presented a research paper at the Annual Memory Studies Conference organized by IIT
Madras on Event, Memory, Re-membering: One Hundred Years of Jallianwalla Bagh .
7. B.A. Social Sciences Dissertation - Understanding the Challenges faced by the female
labourers working with On-demand platform: Case studies of female labourers of
UrbanClap in Hyderabad
AREAS OF INTEREST –
Women & Transgender Healthcare, Policy, Queer Identities and Caste Politics, Livelihoods
2. Field Intern with Voice4Girls, Hyderabad
3. Worked as an English teacher for the children of the Agripada Slums, under the Slum
Rehabilitation Project, Mumbai
4. Feature Reporter Intern with Times of India, Nagpur
Exclusion of women’s sexual autonomy in Gynecology
ADDITIONAL
1. Class Councilor for MA Women’s Studies - II 2019-20
Rushika B.
Bachelor’s in Mass Media and
Communication Studies –
University of Mumbai,
Maharashtra
English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi
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AREAS OF INTEREST
Gender and Development, Disability, Migrations, Sexuality in modern context.
1. Researcher with TISS, Patna Centre
2. Higher education Fellow with Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational
Institutions Society
3. Gender Sensitization and Life Skill Facilitator with Barefoot College and NTPC Farakka-CSR.
Para Teachers in West Bengal: Structural and Political Conflict
ADDITIONAL
1. Participant in SILT Bootcamp organized by SoCh For Social Change and Voice4Girls,
Hyderabad
2. Girls’ Hostel Representative for TISS 2019-20
Sathi M. 3. Student Representative to the Office of Hostel Management 2018-19
B.A. (H) Economics - Visva Bharati 4. Class Councilor for MA Women’s Studies 2018-19
University, West Bengal
AREAS OF INTEREST -
Gender and Education
1. Intern with Department of Gender Studies, NCERT, Delhi
Sex Education in Formal Schooling in India
ADDITIONAL
1. Core Team Member - Women’s Development Cell, Shivaji Cell, DU 2016-18
2. Joint Secretary - National Service Scheme (NSS), Shivaji College, DU 2016-17
Satya S. C.
B.A. (H) English – University of Delhi, Delhi
AREAS OF INTEREST
Women & livelihoods, environment, social development, mental health, violence against
women
1. Editing Intern with Hachette Publishing House, Delhi
2. Research Intern with Centre for Social Equity and Inclusion, Delhi
3. English Teaching Intern with Adhiyagya NGO, Delhi
5. Field Intern with Voice4Girls, Hyderabad
Women, Ecology and Development
ADDITIONAL
1. Treasurer for the Department of English, Indraprastha College for Women, DU
Shivangi A. 2. Placement Representative for the Department of English, Indraprastha College for
B.A. (H) English – University of Delhi, Delhi Women, DU
3. Secured a Memorial Prize for Consistently Good Academic Performance for the year 2017
English, Hindi, Gujarati
4. Represented the English Debating Society of Indraprastha College for Women, DU in two
National level Parliamentary Debate tournaments.
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AREAS OF INTERESTt
Sex Work and Access to Institutional Structures and Spaces
1. Intern with Talash - Women Wheels Project, West Bengal
2. Intern with Department of Climate Change, Government of West Bengal
Unorganized labour sector and sex workers
Shubholaxmi R.
B.A. (H) History – University of Calcutta,
West Bengal
AREAS OF INTEREST
1. Intern with Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society, Kerala
Women in particularly vulnerable Tribal groups in Kerala
Sruthi P. K.
B.Sc in Mathematics - University of Calicut,
Kerala
M.Sc in Mathematics – University of
Calicut, Kerala
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PLACEMENT BROCHURE

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR ........................................................... 6

MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR .......................................... 7

MESSAGE FROM THE PLACEMENT OFFICER .................................... 8

AZIM PREMJI SCHOOL OF EDUCATION .............................................. 10-15

SCHOOL OF LIVELIHOODS AND DEVELOPMENT ............................. 16-33

M.A. DEVELOPMENT STUDIES .................................................... 19-23

M.A. NATURAL RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE ............... 24-28

M.A. RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE ............... 29-32

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE ........................... 34-42

SCHOOL OF GENDER STUDIES ............................................................... 43-48

WHY RECRUIT FROM TISS HYDERABAD ............................................ 49

PAST RECRUITERS ...................................................................................... 50

PLACEMENT PROCESS .............................................................................. 51-52

CONTACT US ............................................................................................... 53-54

STUDENT PROFILES .................................................................................... 55-114

TISS Hyderabad strives to attain ‘excellence’ in higher education in social

Creating an institution of excellence in higher

Building new knowledge that is theoretically

Strengthening research and practice skills

Inclusive and Equitable Education:

Unconventional Knowledge Building:

Platform for Civil Society Engagement

The campus at Hyderabad is one of the three off-campuses of TISS. In keeping

In the academic year 2018–19 the campus delivered 11 academic

TISS has always had a strong commitment to contribute to society, to embrace

Through its Master’s programs in Education, Development Studies, Natural

Greetings from Tata Institute of Social Sciences - Hyderabad Campus.

Currently India is in a phase wherein professionals from social sciences and

School of Gender Studies

• M.A. in Women’s Studies

School of Livelihoods and

• M.A. in Development Studies

School of Public Policy and

• M.A. in Public Policy and Governance

The Masters of Arts in Education (M.A. Ed) programme is a full-time,

Students engage with educational issues through a variety of learning

Dr, Ritesh Khunyakari

About Course Structure

Philosophy of Education Cognition and Learning

Workshop and Practicum

Thematic Courses (2nd sem and 4th sem are offered

Optional Experimental Learning Dissertation

72% (22 - 25 years)

M.A. IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

The School of Livelihoods and Development aims at building high quality

Dr. Srinivas Surisetti

Dr. Bibhu Prasad Nayak Dr. R. Kalpana Sastry

Dr. Santosh Kumar Verma

Dr. Poulomi Bhattacharya

Dr. Rahul Menon Dr. P. Karunakar

SCHOOL OF LIVELIHOODS AND DEVELOPMENT

Inclusivity and diversity in thinking:

• Internship and Field experience in Rural Areas

Semester 3 Policy Institutions in Practice

Core Course(s): Semester 4

Choice Based Credit System

0.5% Natural Science

100% 21-25 years