Experience

Indian Institute for Human Settlements

• India
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager-Research

  • Apr 2019 - Present

• Senior Associate - Research

  • Dec 2017 - Apr 2019



Centre for Policy Research

• India
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2017

  Researcher with PAISA (Planning, Allocations and Expenditures, Institutions: Studies in Accountability) Part of the team that studied fiscal decentralization at Panchayat level in Mulbagal Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka and Tumkur Municipal Corporation. Responsibilities included primary and secondary data analysis and data representation, Monitoring and overseeing data collection; overseeing process attached with field associates and Interfacing with government officials - Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat officers for procurement of data. The study was published in Show less



Buzz Women

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  I worked as a research consultant with Buzz India. I conducted impact studies for the programme. My tasks included drafting the survey questionnaire, deciding on the methodology, impact assessment, data analysis and report writing. I worked as a research consultant with Buzz India. I conducted impact studies for the programme. My tasks included drafting the survey questionnaire, deciding on the methodology, impact assessment, data analysis and report writing.



Sampark

• Consultant

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

  I worked as an editorial and content consultant. My key tasks included writing and editing grant proposals, academic papers an other documents for the organization. I worked as an editorial and content consultant. My key tasks included writing and editing grant proposals, academic papers an other documents for the organization.



Avantika Foundation

• India
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant- Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Monitoring and evaluation of the Gram Panchayat Organization Development (GPOD) project in 15 Panchayats in Kolar district of Karnataka. Coordinate with partner NGOs to ensure that the monthly/quarterly targets are achieved and assist them in effectively deploying the programme in the selected Panchayats. Conduct monthly and quarterly review meetings with the NGO partners to ensure that the work on field is being undertaken efficiently. Monitoring and evaluation of the Gram Panchayat Organization Development (GPOD) project in 15 Panchayats in Kolar district of Karnataka. Coordinate with partner NGOs to ensure that the monthly/quarterly targets are achieved and assist them in effectively deploying the programme in the selected Panchayats. Conduct monthly and quarterly review meetings with the NGO partners to ensure that the work on field is being undertaken efficiently.



Independent Researcher/ Writer

• Researcher/Writer

  • May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Freelancer writer for India Together- Writes on topics relating to socio-political and developmental issues. Researcher for IBN Lokmat- Was a political content researcher for Aaj-Kaalche Prashn (Today's pertinent questions) a show addressing the current important political questions. Research focussed on gathering information, analysing current trends and data on the topics being discussed on the show. Freelancer writer for India Together- Writes on topics relating to socio-political and developmental issues. Researcher for IBN Lokmat- Was a political content researcher for Aaj-Kaalche Prashn (Today's pertinent questions) a show addressing the current important political questions. Research focussed on gathering information, analysing current trends and data on the topics being discussed on the show.



ADR India & MyNeta

• India
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Associate

  • Nov 2011 - May 2013

  The job profile involved generation of analytical and trend reports based on the electoral data. E.g criminal and financial details of candidates and political parties, analysis of state budgets, income tax details of political parties etc. It also included the facilitation of the outreach programme for ADR Bangalore office, which included liasoning with various NGO partners and coordination of media and communication requirements for ADR Bangalore. From January to May 2013, the focus was on Karnataka Election Watch, the Karnataka chapter of National Election Watch (NEW) a nationwide pool of NGOs working to conduct free and fair elections in the state. Here, the role involved generation of research based articles using electoral data, as well as coordination with the media to disseminate the data. Show less



Janaagraha

• India
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Associate

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Was a part of the ipaidabribe programme, the anti-corruption initiative of Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy. The profile involved analysis of user generated data obtained through the website including preparation of special reports and in-depth studies on corruptions in specific government departments. A part of the profile also involved advocacy, engaging with government departments to bring about systemic reforms in order to render the departments corruption-free primarily, through the usage of new media and e-governance. The team conducted in-depth research projects on corruption in the Transport Department, Bangalore. The report was then presented to the Transport department along with the suggestions to improve the services. Show less



HT Media Ltd

• India
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2007

  Contributed as a feature writer for HT Cafe, the supplement of Hindustan Times. Reported on various events and conducted interviews for the publication. Contributed as a feature writer for HT Cafe, the supplement of Hindustan Times. Reported on various events and conducted interviews for the publication.