Advisory Board Member

• Aug 2023 - Present

Head of Corporate Handling and Content

• Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

Member of Corporate Handling and Content

• Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

Deputy Coordinator of Research Cell

• Jan 2023 - Present

Executive Council Member

• Jan 2022 - Present

• Re-elected with a landslide margin as a Member of the Executive Council of the department as a student representative of Second Year Students for the academic session 2022-23.• Elected as a Member of the Executive Council out of 450+ students of the department as a student representative of First Year Students for the academic session 2021-22 and organized various events including academic discussions, webinars and seminars including The Frank Thakurdas Memorial Lecture Series and the La Politicana Annual Fest. Show less

Head of Public Relations

• Jul 2022 - Present

• Headed the PR Team of the Extended Council for the Academic Year 2022-23.• Organized the prestigious Frank Thakur Das Memorial Lecture with Prof. (Dr.) Namita Chaddha Behera along with a session on India and the Changing Dynamics of the Global Order with Prof. Amitabh Singh, JNU and the Annual Fest of the Department-'Politicana', along with events on National Legal Services Day, Freshers and Farewell.• Facilitated connections with alumni and other important projects and databases of the department. Show less

Sub-Editor of Annual Magazine

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

• Nominated as the Sub-Editor of the sixth edition of ‘Awaaz’-the annual magazine of La Politique-The Department of Political Science, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. • The theme of the magazine was 'Envisioning 2030' and aimed at inclusivity, and sought to be futuristic.• Edited the works in the issue which span a wide range of topics – war and peace, gender justice, environmental sustainability, queer collectiveness, economic changes, and community building.

Academic President

• Feb 2022 - Present

Intern

• Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

Intern

• Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

• Worked as an Intern at the institute's prestigious South East Asia Research Programme (SEARP). • Provided assistance with research, administrative and operations tasks for IPCS projects and publications. • Actively participated in Reading group discussions, commentary peer reviews and research publications. • Learnt to write original opinionated commentaries, to bring policy-relevant research into scholarly and public debate, under my Supervisor. • Researched and worked on the topic- Expansion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), primarily focussing on the membership requests of Papua New Guinea and East Timor. • Initiated a Book Discussion and presented a Book Review on- "How Democracies Die" by Harvard University political scientists Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt about how elected leaders can gradually subvert the democratic process to increase their power. Show less

Intern

• Apr 2023 - May 2023

• Served as an Operations Intern for the CPL Fellowship, 2023 • Managed the operations by communicating with the fellows and speakers, managing sessions of the fellowship and social media operations • Assisted the operations team for the CPL Policy conclave, 2023 • Served as an Operations Intern for the CPL Fellowship, 2023 • Managed the operations by communicating with the fellows and speakers, managing sessions of the fellowship and social media operations • Assisted the operations team for the CPL Policy conclave, 2023

Member and Foreign Policy Fellow

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

• Head of Content, Indo-Pacific Quad Council and Member, Indo-Russia Youth Forum. • As part of the selected annual cohort of GY Fellows, attended distinguished panel discussions and speaker sessions on Theorizing the world in 2023, Images & Reality; Mass Media Studies, Market forces in international relations and understanding the climate conundrum. • Participated in simulation exercises and submitted a research article titled "The Relevance and India’s Position on IPEF". • Adjudged the Best Speaker in the Mock Stimulation Session of The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Sep 2022 - May 2023

Consultant

• Dec 2021 - Sep 2022

• Played an Instrumental Role in onboarding the only new client in the academic session-'Tare Zameen Foundation', a New Delhi-based NGO.• Worked for providing social impact consulting and worked on specific deliverables which included- Institutional Fundraising Strategies and creating databases of New Delhi-based Residential Welfare Organizations, B-schools, private schools and residential schools.• Helped in organizing the flagship event of 180 DC KMC-'Ignite-180' as a member of the Sponsorships and Logistics Team. Show less

Intern

• Apr 2023 - Apr 2023

• Worked as an Intern at the Office of Ms. Reena Gupta, Advisor, Government of Delhi. • Assisted in the preparation of detailed policy briefs, and reports, contributing to an informed stance on critical issues such as Delhi Government's Health Policy and Delhi Government's Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum. Utilized diverse sources, including academic papers, government reports, and reputable news outlets, to ensure the accuracy and impartiality of research findings. • Actively participated in various projects and conducted comprehensive research on various government interventions and socio-economic issues, providing valuable insights to support decision-making processes and shape strategies. Show less

Deputy Secretary General

• May 2022 - Apr 2023

As the Deputy Secretary-General, worked closely with the Secretary-General to ensure that other Secretariat members fulfilled all administrative responsibilities efficiently and without issues. These responsibilities included, but were not restricted to:• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Chief Guest, Executive Board, speakers, sponsors, delegates, and other key stakeholders. Ensuring their needs are met, addressing concerns, and providing exceptional customer service to enhance their experience throughout the conference.• Make sure that the Secretariat’s preparation phase was completed on schedule and that unforeseen events did not impede the committees or the conference. • Provide support to the SG and the Secretariat members, mostly overseeing USGs, and helping in managing all secretarial operations such as Delegate and Delegation Affairs, EB Affairs, Research, Finance, Logistics, and Hospitality. • Additionally, overseeing the collaboration with the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, determining committees and their agendas, preparing a 'rules of procedure' document for the conference, appointing under-secretaries general and committee directors, reviewing received background guides, evaluating committee performance and feedback during the MUN conference, inviting the Chief Guest, and more. • During the conference, preparations, and meetings, in the absence of the SG and DG, acting as the head of the conference, as authorized by the role of DSG. Show less

Under Secretary General for Delegate Affairs

• Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

The Under Secretary General for Delegate Affairs is responsible for the recruitment, relationships, and overall experience of delegates at KMCMUN, both prior to and during the conference. These responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:• Manage delegate recruitment and registration;• Manage communications with individual delegates;• Plan and organize resources for international delegates;• Maintain effective communication channels between conference staff, delegates, and any organizations related to delegations or social events during the conference; and• With the support of other Secretariat Members, plan and organize special and social events during the conference. Show less

Research Intern

• Dec 2022 - Jan 2023

• Conducted research on topics relevant to AIDIA’s projects and prepared notes on thematic sessions. • Supported the program team with drafting and editing reports, official communications, letters, concept notes, literature reviews, speeches, and articles. • Wrote an article critique on 'An examination of human resource management practices in Iranian public sector' by Hamid Yeganeh and Zhan Su. • Wrote a Research Paper on The Changing Nature of India’s Foreign Policy and published it on AIDIA’s website Show less

Research Intern

• Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

• Conducted Research and wrote original articles on topics of International Concern such as The Threat and the Future of Cybersecurity and Decoding India-EU Relations. • Volunteered for organizing and attended Dialogue Promoting Diversity in the Workforce in collaboration with The Australian High Commission in New Delhi. • Had the opportunity to interact with Ambassador Anup Mudgal, Leader of FICCI's Panel on Blue Economy and discuss issues of the Indian Ocean Region and Maritime Policies. • Conducted Research and wrote original articles on topics of International Concern such as The Threat and the Future of Cybersecurity and Decoding India-EU Relations. • Volunteered for organizing and attended Dialogue Promoting Diversity in the Workforce in collaboration with The Australian High Commission in New Delhi. • Had the opportunity to interact with Ambassador Anup Mudgal, Leader of FICCI's Panel on Blue Economy and discuss issues of the Indian Ocean Region and Maritime Policies.

Research Intern

• Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

• Had to Research and write articles regarding India’s Foreign Policy under the guidance of FPRC Experts. • Actively attended lectures on Indian Foreign Policy by FPRC experts, including academicians and bureaucrats. • Authored Articles on Changing the Contours of India’s Neighborhood First Policy and Emerging Opportunities and Challenges in India’s Foreign Policy Strategy in the Indo-Pacific. • Had to Research and write articles regarding India’s Foreign Policy under the guidance of FPRC Experts. • Actively attended lectures on Indian Foreign Policy by FPRC experts, including academicians and bureaucrats. • Authored Articles on Changing the Contours of India’s Neighborhood First Policy and Emerging Opportunities and Challenges in India’s Foreign Policy Strategy in the Indo-Pacific.

Policy Research Associate and Content Writing Intern

• Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

• Had to Research and Develop well-researched original content on matters of regional and global importance, current affairs, and global disciplines to be published by CYL. • It included diligently analysing important policy matters, and reporting accordingly. • Authored Articles on the following topics- Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth by Swachha Bharat Mission, India at BRICS: Prospects and Perspectives, Jal Jeevan Mission: Water for All, Empowering Youth through Digital and Life Skills awareness in Rural India, and Impacts of UN Reforms on the Goals of Developing India. • Youth Delegate at India - Israel Youth Dialogue 2022 co-hosted by the Embassy of Israel and Confederation of Young Leaders, New Delhi. Show less

Research Intern

• Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

• Worked on a special project on 'Wellness in India' of the organization. • Researched on Wellness Industry in India and the Health Habits of Indians. • Compiled and wrote a report on a comparative study between India and Global standards of Wellness Economy. • Worked on a special project on 'Wellness in India' of the organization. • Researched on Wellness Industry in India and the Health Habits of Indians. • Compiled and wrote a report on a comparative study between India and Global standards of Wellness Economy.

Public Policy Intern

• May 2022 - Jul 2022

• Worked as a Public Policy Intern mentored by Ms Esther Brito Ruiz in Gender Studies and Public Policy.• The projects included- Incorporating a Gender Lens into Policy, Theories of Formation and Policy Implementation, Role of Bureaucracy, Constitutional Dilemmas and The Conditions for effective Implementation of Policies.

Research Intern

• May 2022 - Jul 2022

• Worked as a Research Intern and conducted research by referring to scholarly and academic writings and submitted a Dissertation on the topic- The Rise of Populism and The Emerging Challenges to Globalization.• Trained and Mentored in Academic Research by Prof Monica Santana of the Institute.

Coordinator

• Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

Research Intern

• Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

• Had to research the various facts and figures related to the organization's social work and empowerment projects. • In addition, had to research and find solutions to the themes and challenges presented, as well as create reports and presentations on them. • The team worked on the organisation's initiative of adopting a village in Maharashtra, India named 'Brahmanwadi'. • Researched the following theme-based projects: Adoption of Alternative Sources of Water at Brahmanwadi, Methods of Improving Education at Brahmanwadi and Installation of Budget-Friendly and Eco-Friendly Toilets at Brahmanwadi. Show less

Editor

• Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

• It was my prerogative to be nominated as Editor to lead the college publication team for the Dodransbicentennial(175th) Anniversary of our institution. • Due to the pandemic, all school activities were postponed, but the team under my leadership buckled up and worked to produce two Historical online editions of our historical college magazine, 'The Martiniere Post' for which material was then curated, refined, and sent for publication, which gained much praise and appreciation from our college community. Show less

Editorial Board Member

• Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

• Member of the College Editorial Board whose publications include The Martiniere Post, published by student reporters and editors who write articles about school events. • It also includes Constantia, the annual school magazine, that showcases the preceding year's events. • It carries contributions by students, which are edited and selected by the members of the Club.

Member of Writing Team

• Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

• Was a Member of the Writing Team of Eco-Educate, which was a student-based economic-centric project aimed to provide students with a platform to gain a deeper understanding of global issues by writing informative articles for the blog and interviewing prominent personalities. • Researched and authored articles on the following topics:- Role of Road Infrastructure in India’s Economic Development, A Cultural Approach Towards Economics and Analysis of India's response to COVID-19. • Was a Member of the Writing Team of Eco-Educate, which was a student-based economic-centric project aimed to provide students with a platform to gain a deeper understanding of global issues by writing informative articles for the blog and interviewing prominent personalities. • Researched and authored articles on the following topics:- Role of Road Infrastructure in India’s Economic Development, A Cultural Approach Towards Economics and Analysis of India's response to COVID-19.

Founding Board Member

• Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

• Co-Founded the initiative named "Vimukt-Vichaar" which was a Student-led Online English Newsletter on Socio-Economic and Political Issues during the Covid-19 Pandemic. • Co-Founded the initiative named "Vimukt-Vichaar" which was a Student-led Online English Newsletter on Socio-Economic and Political Issues during the Covid-19 Pandemic.