Chinmay Dandekar

Head- Urbanisation & Democracy (Patrika Foundation) at Rajasthan Patrika Pvt. Ltd.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, IN
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Hindi Full professional proficiency
  • Marathi Full professional proficiency
  • Gujarati Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Fostering Growth and Inclusion in Asia's Cities
    Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate in Advocacy
    IndiaTech.Org
  • Completed Tritiya Sopan
    Student Scout And Guide Organisation (SSAGO)
  • Marathi Language Examination
    Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
  • Mental Arithmetic- Level 4
    UCMAS Abacus Learning Center - India
  • Social Service
    HELP AGE INDIA FOUNDATION in india
  • iPolicy for Young Leaders
    Centre for Civil Society

Experience

    • India
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head- Urbanisation & Democracy (Patrika Foundation)
      • Jul 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Policy YouTuber
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      Being a Public Policy Scholar from Indian School of Public Policy and currently a policy professional working to deepen citizenship & democracy in India, I have started this YouTube channel with a vision of reducing information asymmetry and empowering the citizenry on issues that matter. I explain the most complex issues facing India, with the help of simple and attractive videos for everyone to understand. I attempt to give a new persepective to my viewer by incorporating public policy… Show more Being a Public Policy Scholar from Indian School of Public Policy and currently a policy professional working to deepen citizenship & democracy in India, I have started this YouTube channel with a vision of reducing information asymmetry and empowering the citizenry on issues that matter. I explain the most complex issues facing India, with the help of simple and attractive videos for everyone to understand. I attempt to give a new persepective to my viewer by incorporating public policy analysis and systems thinking in my analysis. I connect with domain experts, politician and non-profits to explain their work and their vision (my recent guest was India's noted economist Pronab Sen). Please, extend your support by subscribing to the channel. Show less Being a Public Policy Scholar from Indian School of Public Policy and currently a policy professional working to deepen citizenship & democracy in India, I have started this YouTube channel with a vision of reducing information asymmetry and empowering the citizenry on issues that matter. I explain the most complex issues facing India, with the help of simple and attractive videos for everyone to understand. I attempt to give a new persepective to my viewer by incorporating public policy… Show more Being a Public Policy Scholar from Indian School of Public Policy and currently a policy professional working to deepen citizenship & democracy in India, I have started this YouTube channel with a vision of reducing information asymmetry and empowering the citizenry on issues that matter. I explain the most complex issues facing India, with the help of simple and attractive videos for everyone to understand. I attempt to give a new persepective to my viewer by incorporating public policy analysis and systems thinking in my analysis. I connect with domain experts, politician and non-profits to explain their work and their vision (my recent guest was India's noted economist Pronab Sen). Please, extend your support by subscribing to the channel. Show less

    • India
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Associate- Advocacy
      • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

    • Hong Kong
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contributing Writer
      • May 2020 - Jul 2021

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

      I am a contributing author at First Post, The Policy Times as a Political Strategist and a Public Policy Expert. My articles range from issues of International Issues, Governance etc I am a contributing author at First Post, The Policy Times as a Political Strategist and a Public Policy Expert. My articles range from issues of International Issues, Governance etc

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Immersive Learning Project
      • Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

    • Intern
      • Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

    • India
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Strategic Consultant for Policy Review
      • Oct 2019 - May 2020

    • India
    • Political Organizations
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Political Strategist
      • Mar 2019 - May 2019

      -Drafted the South Delhi Manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 & also provided inputs for the main party manifesto collaborating with the Central Manifesto making team. -Conducted Electoral Analysis across South Delhi Parliamentary Constituency and conducted extensive public policy research into various schemes adopted by the State government & studied the bottlenecks in implementation. - Conducted exhaustive fieldwork and interviews with several experts from various government… Show more -Drafted the South Delhi Manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 & also provided inputs for the main party manifesto collaborating with the Central Manifesto making team. -Conducted Electoral Analysis across South Delhi Parliamentary Constituency and conducted extensive public policy research into various schemes adopted by the State government & studied the bottlenecks in implementation. - Conducted exhaustive fieldwork and interviews with several experts from various government departments to understand the nature of issues and possible remedies. Show less -Drafted the South Delhi Manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 & also provided inputs for the main party manifesto collaborating with the Central Manifesto making team. -Conducted Electoral Analysis across South Delhi Parliamentary Constituency and conducted extensive public policy research into various schemes adopted by the State government & studied the bottlenecks in implementation. - Conducted exhaustive fieldwork and interviews with several experts from various government… Show more -Drafted the South Delhi Manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 & also provided inputs for the main party manifesto collaborating with the Central Manifesto making team. -Conducted Electoral Analysis across South Delhi Parliamentary Constituency and conducted extensive public policy research into various schemes adopted by the State government & studied the bottlenecks in implementation. - Conducted exhaustive fieldwork and interviews with several experts from various government departments to understand the nature of issues and possible remedies. Show less

    • India
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Educator
      • Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

      I made videos for subjects like International Relations and Modern Indian History for UPSC Examination. I made videos for subjects like International Relations and Modern Indian History for UPSC Examination.

  • IASbaba
    • Bengaluru Area, India
    • Educator and Content Developer
      • Jul 2018 - Feb 2019

      I was responsible for Evaluation of about 40 answers every day along with making Synopsis for their “Think Learn and Perform” program. I was also involved in Content Development for Modern Indian History, Administrative Reforms Commission Report, The Economic Survey of India etc. I was responsible for Evaluation of about 40 answers every day along with making Synopsis for their “Think Learn and Perform” program. I was also involved in Content Development for Modern Indian History, Administrative Reforms Commission Report, The Economic Survey of India etc.

    • India
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Evaluator and Content Developer
      • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

      Headed the execution of online UPSC Prelims Test Series consisting of over 1000 students. I was responsible managing the test series and setting question papers of various subjects ranging from Indian Constitution, Sociology,Environment, Modern Indian History, Economics etc. I was also an evaluator for UPSC Mains answer sheets for Shubhra Ranjan IAS Mains test series for Political Science & International Relations optional subject Headed the execution of online UPSC Prelims Test Series consisting of over 1000 students. I was responsible managing the test series and setting question papers of various subjects ranging from Indian Constitution, Sociology,Environment, Modern Indian History, Economics etc. I was also an evaluator for UPSC Mains answer sheets for Shubhra Ranjan IAS Mains test series for Political Science & International Relations optional subject

    • President- Youth Protection Wing
      • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

      .My work involved studying documents related to cases ranging on various subjects like dowry, domestic violence, land grabbing, corruption, theft, fraud etc • I had to attain various cases of human rights violation particularly related to the youth in Mumbai, convey it to the head office & arrange legal aid and consultation • We drafted letters to various authorities regarding these issues of Human Rights Violation • It also made an impact as one of the letters lead to Suspension of a… Show more .My work involved studying documents related to cases ranging on various subjects like dowry, domestic violence, land grabbing, corruption, theft, fraud etc • I had to attain various cases of human rights violation particularly related to the youth in Mumbai, convey it to the head office & arrange legal aid and consultation • We drafted letters to various authorities regarding these issues of Human Rights Violation • It also made an impact as one of the letters lead to Suspension of a "Junior Engineer" with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Show less .My work involved studying documents related to cases ranging on various subjects like dowry, domestic violence, land grabbing, corruption, theft, fraud etc • I had to attain various cases of human rights violation particularly related to the youth in Mumbai, convey it to the head office & arrange legal aid and consultation • We drafted letters to various authorities regarding these issues of Human Rights Violation • It also made an impact as one of the letters lead to Suspension of a… Show more .My work involved studying documents related to cases ranging on various subjects like dowry, domestic violence, land grabbing, corruption, theft, fraud etc • I had to attain various cases of human rights violation particularly related to the youth in Mumbai, convey it to the head office & arrange legal aid and consultation • We drafted letters to various authorities regarding these issues of Human Rights Violation • It also made an impact as one of the letters lead to Suspension of a "Junior Engineer" with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Show less

Education

  • Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP)
    Master's degree, Public Policy
    2019 - 2020
  • Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago
    Certificate in Public Policy and International Development, Public Policy
    2019 - 2020
  • ILSS - India Leaders for Social Sector
    Certificate Course, Fundraising
    2021 - 2022
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University
    M.A (Master In Arts ), Political Science and International Relations
    2015 - 2017
  • University of Mumbai
    B.E (Bachelors of Engineering), Civil Engineering
    2011 - 2015
  • Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior College
    SSC, Distinction
    2002 - 2011

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