THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR WORK
Our Team
Meet the people contributing to research, policy and institutional change at NFPRC.
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Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Legislative Research
Aarush BhardwajConsultantView profile

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Aarush Bhardwaj
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Profile coming soon.
Aditya Ramaswamy BharadwajConsultantView profile

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Aditya Ramaswamy Bharadwaj
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Aditya works as a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. A Law graduate from Government Law College, Mumbai, he works at the intersection of corporate and financial regulation, constitutional law and strategic policy, with a focus on securities markets, digital payments and investment frameworks.
At NFPRC, he contributes to research and policy initiatives spanning financial market regulation, small business and MSME support, and India's investment architecture. His work includes analysis of the Securities Markets Code and digital payments safeguards, regulatory support for small businesses, and policy assessments aimed at strengthening regulatory institutions, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
Ananth KrishnaResearch DirectorView profile

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Ananth Krishna
Research Director
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Ananth Krishna serves as the Research Director at the NFPRC Foundation, also heading the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance. He graduated from the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, and has worked extensively in the areas of legislative affairs, governance and public policy research.
At NFPRC, he leads and coordinates research initiatives spanning parliamentary affairs, policy tracking, institutional reform and governance analysis. His work includes supporting policymakers and public institutions through research-backed insights, strategic policy inputs and analytical frameworks aimed at strengthening public decision-making in India.
Anindya ShrivastavaConsultantView profile

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Anindya Shrivastava
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Profile coming soon.
Anjali ChoudharyConsultantView profile

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Anjali Choudhary
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Anjali Choudhary is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. She holds an LL.B. (Hons.) from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. Her areas of interest include law, governance, public policy, and administration.
Ankit ShrivastavaAssociateView profile

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Ankit Shrivastava
Associate
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Ankit is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. A law graduate from National Law Institute University (NLIU) Bhopal, he works at the intersection of public policy, governance, and legislative research, with broader interests spanning law, economics, international affairs, and domestic politics.
At NFPRC, his work centres on regulatory reform and state capacity, advising governments and departments on measures aimed at improving the Ease of Doing Business and rationalising the compliance landscape for citizens and enterprise alike. His engagements span legislative research and drafting, comparative policy analysis, and socio-legal commentary on contemporary issues. He has contributed extensively to Jan Vishwas efforts, and has produced macro-level assessments of regulatory and institutional reform for State Governments across the country.
Addtionally, Ankit takes a keen interest in political economy, electoral and constitutional developments, and the broader currents shaping Indian public life.
Anu Anna JoConsultantView profile
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Anu Anna Jo
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
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Anupama ShankerConsultantView profile

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Anupama Shanker
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Anupama is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. She holds a B.A. (Hons.) in History from Lady Shri Ram College and an LL.B. (Hons.) from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (NLSIU). Her areas of interest include constitutional law, criminal law, women and child laws, public policy and labour law.
At NFPRC, she is engaged in legal and policy research on matters relating to governance, regulatory reform and financial regulation. Her work includes research on deregulation initiatives under the Ease of Doing Business framework, scholarship schemes for marginalized communities, and issues concerning the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). She primarily works on legislative and policy analysis, legal research, and the development of evidence-based recommendations to support governance and institutional reforms.
ArpitConsultantView profile

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Arpit
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Arpit is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. He holds a LL.B. (Hons.) from Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla (HPNLU). His interests lie at the intersection of law, public policy and politics, with a particular focus on parliamentary affairs, governance reforms and institutional development. He has worked independently with various Members of State Legislative Assemblies and policy issues, contributing to legislative research, policy analysis and governance initiatives. His research interests include public administration, federal governance, development policy and the role of law and institutions in advancing accountable, inclusive and effective governance.
ArundhatiConsultantView profile
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Arundhati
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Profile coming soon.
Aryan JainConsultantView profile

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Aryan Jain
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Aryan is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. A graduate of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, he works at the intersection of public policy, governance, legislative affairs, and regulatory reform. His interests span constitutional and administrative law, public administration, economic governance, and political institutions.
At NFPRC, Aryan has contributed extensively to parliamentary assistance initiatives, supporting Members of Parliament through legislative briefs, policy research notes, committee submissions, speeches, and issue-based analytical inputs.
He has also been actively involved in Jan Vishwas and deregulation initiatives, contributing to regulatory reform assessments and compliance rationalisation efforts for Odisha, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. Additionally, he is also engaged in project for reforming India's model BIT balancing investor protection and state regulation. His work has centred on identifying opportunities to improve the Ease of Doing Business, reduce regulatory burdens, and promote a more efficient and facilitative environment for trade and enterprise.
Beyond his professional work, Aryan maintains a keen interest in aviation, geopolitics and international affairs.
Aryan SrivastavaConsultantView profile

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Aryan Srivastava
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Profile coming soon.
Ayan MohantyConsultantView profile

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Ayan Mohanty
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Ayan Mohanty works as a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. He holds a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) degree from CHRIST University, Bengaluru, and works on legislative affairs, public policy, and institutional reform.
At NFPRC, he contributes to research and policy initiatives spanning legislative and economic reforms, institutional assessments, parliamentary affairs, and governance-focused policy analysis. His work includes supporting evidence-based reform proposals, conducting legislative and policy research, and managing dashboards tracking significant judicial developments involving legal, economic, and socio-political issues. His areas of interest include legislative reform, judicial efficiency, regulatory governance, and institutional capacity-building, with a broader focus on strengthening public institutions and supporting effective policymaking in India.
Research & Publication:
Author, Why The Assam Polygamy Ban Is Both Constitutional And Necessary (opens in a new tab)
Co-Author, How X Vs Union Of India Verdict Redraws The Boundaries Of Digital Freedom (opens in a new tab)
AI, Semiconductors and Data Sovereignty in Budget 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Libertatem Magazine, Navigating legal developments (opens in a new tab)
Bhavya SharmaConsultantView profile
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Bhavya Sharma
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Profile coming soon.
Debajyoti DasTeam ManagerView profile
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Debajyoti Das
Team Manager
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Debajyoti works as Team Manager in Legislative Research with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. He is graduate of HNLU, Raipur with a masters in International Trade Law from GMU. Debajyoti has been a Microsoft IP Research Scholar and has represented India at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot in Sydney.
He previously worked as a capital markets specialist with Amarchand Mangaldas and has been a visiting faculty at RMLNLU. He has also published various papers ranging from liablity of OSPs to organ trafficking to Sustainablity Linked Bonds.
At NFPRC, he works on a variety of areas in alignment with the mandates, ranging from Legislative Briefs to Parliamentary Proceeding reports to leading a project on the lower judiciary reforms.
Deepesh Kumar GulguliaConsultantView profile

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Deepesh Kumar Gulgulia
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Deepesh K. Gulgulia is a Consultant at the NFPRC Foundation, where he is involved in legislative drafting, institutional research and public policy analysis. He graduated from UPES School of Law, Dehradun, with a B.Com LL.B. (Hons.) in 2025, and has developed experience in constitutional law, electoral reform and governance-focused research.
At NFPRC, he contributes to research and policy initiatives such as the decriminalisation of politics, the reform of India's notarial system, the study of institution-building processes, and the development of a fair environmental and climate policy framework. He has a keen interest in urban planning and governance and in the contemporary politics of the nation, and writes regularly on these issues in Swarajya, The Print and on his personal Substack.
Publications:
What's Wrong With India's Urban Planning? (opens in a new tab)
How Mumbai Was Planned Into Crowding
India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it (opens in a new tab)
What New York's Greatest Mayor Can Teach Indian Cities (opens in a new tab)
Cities Don't Follow Master Plans, Here's What They Actually Follow (opens in a new tab)
The Making Of Jaipur: The City That Forgot It Was A Failure
Our Cities Have A New Address: The Suburbs (opens in a new tab)
A Flawed 'Press Freedom Index' — Drawn On Opinion-Based Ranking, Not Data
Divya Sri ChandakannaConsultantView profile

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Divya Sri Chandakanna
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Divya is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. She graduated in 2026 with a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam. Her areas of interest include constitutional law, women and child laws, environmental law, international law, intellectual property law, and digital and information technology law.
At NFPRC, she works on projects concerning school education and the Right to Education, tribal and forest rights, and the digitisation of the notarial framework. She also undertakes legislative analysis and has drafted suggestions on Bills, including the 129th Constitutional Amendment Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill concerning One Nation One Election and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Her work also covers a range of other legal and policy issues and involves legal research, legislative drafting, policy analysis, and stakeholder consultations.
Gargi ChatterjeeConsultantView profile

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Gargi Chatterjee
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Profile coming soon.
Gitanjali TehanguriyaConsultantView profile

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Gitanjali Tehanguriya
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Gitanjali is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. A law graduate from the National Law University Odisha (NLUO), she has developed an inclination towards legislative affairs, regulatory governance, public policy and environmental policy.
At NFPRC, she is involved in issues surrounding deregulation and decriminalisation, ease of doing business, environmental governance, legislative and regulatory reforms, amongst various other areas. Her work primarily involves legal and policy research, legislative drafting and analysis, regulatory assessment, and support for parliamentary and government interventions on varied developments relating to public policy and governance.
Harsh AnmolConsultantView profile

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Harsh Anmol
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Harsh Anmol is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. A law graduate from the National University of Study and Research in Law, (NUSRL) Ranchi, he has developed an inclination towards legislative affairs, policy and governance.
At NFPRC, he is involved in issues surrouding constitutional law, eletoral process, religious freedom, temple governance, land reforms, amongst various other. On these areas, his work primarily involves legal research, legislative drafting and analysis, and support for parliamentary interventions for varied developments relating to public policy.
Harsheeta Rai SharmaConsultantView profile

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Harsheeta Rai Sharma
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Harsheeta Rai Sharma is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. As a law graduate from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (Patiala) with an Economics major and a Business law specialisation, and a former practitioner at the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh, she brings a quintessential blend of a lawyer and an economics enthusiast.
At NFPRC, she has been engaged in legal analysis, policymaking and legislative drafting for projects on constitutional law, corporate law, insolvency law, reforms for industrial zones, litigation management strategies for municipal bodies, urban mobility and foreign trade.
Jyoti JindalConsultantView profile

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Jyoti Jindal
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Profile coming soon.
Kartikey AgarwalTeam ManagerView profile

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Kartikey Agarwal
Team Manager
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Kartikey Agarwal works as Consultant Manager at the NFPRC Foundation, where he is involved in legislative drafting, parliamentary affairs and legal research. He graduated from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, with a BBA LL.B. (Hons.), and has developed experience in governance, legislative processes and public policy analysis.
Monalisa NandaTeam ManagerView profile

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Monalisa Nanda
Team Manager
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Monalisa Nanda works as Consultant Manager with the Legislative Research and Policy team at the NFPRC Foundation. A graduate of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, with a BA LLB (Hons.) in Sociology, she has developed strong academic and research interests in constitutional law, governance and legislative processes.
Nandini MishraConsultantView profile

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Nandini Mishra
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
At NFPRC, her work focuses on legislative drafting, parliamentary support, and legal research relating to public policy and governance. Her current projects include proposals on SEZ reform, strengthening school education through reforms to the Right to Education framework, and improving land governance across India, aimed at advancing institutional effectiveness and improving governance outcomes.
Raj ShekharConsultantView profile

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Raj Shekhar
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Raj is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. A law graduate of the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, he works at the intersection of constitutional law, technology regulation and parliamentary affairs, with a focus on digital regulation, online safety and AI governance.
At NFPRC, he contributes to research and policy initiatives spanning platform and intermediary regulation, internet governance, digital payments and India's evolving AI framework, alongside constitutional and legislative affairs. His work includes analysis of regulatory frameworks, digital payments safeguards, and legislative briefs and consultation submissions aimed at supporting evidence-based, institutionally sound policymaking.
Prior to joining NFPRC Foundation, he practised at a leading law firm advising on fintech and data protection matters.
Research & Publications:
Transparency by design: Why MeitY's AI labelling reform deserves a fair hearing (opens in a new tab) (Contributing Author), The Economic Times
Specified Digital Platforms: SEBI's New Playbook for Finfluencers (opens in a new tab), ERGO (Khaitan & Co)
Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Governance: A Step Towards Secured Payments Systems (opens in a new tab) - ERGO (Khaitan & Co)
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill vis-a-vis GDPR (opens in a new tab) - IndiaCorpLaw
Riya BhardwajConsultantView profile

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Riya Bhardwaj
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Riya Bhardwaj is a Public Policy Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. A law graduate of the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, she works at the intersection of land governance, regulatory reform, and public administration, with a focus on land reforms, ease of doing business, and institutional strengthening. Her work involves undertaking policy research, analysing legal and regulatory frameworks, engaging with government stakeholders, and developing reform-oriented recommendations to strengthen land administration and improve the ease of doing business. She has contributed to project examining land-use regulation and agricultural land conversion reforms across multiple states. Prior to joining NFPRC, she worked in public policy and political consulting, supporting governance initiatives, conducting legislative research, and developing policy. Her areas of interest include land governance, infrastructure policy, and regulatory reform, with a focus on creating efficient and citizen-centric governance frameworks.
S HariniConsultantView profile

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S Harini
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Profile coming soon.
Samridhi SethConsultantView profile

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Samridhi Seth
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
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Shivansh MishraConsultantView profile

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Shivansh Mishra
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Shivansh Mishra is a Policy and Legislative Research Consultant at NFPRC, with a background in law, public policy, and political consulting. His work focuses on legislative research, policy analysis, regulatory reforms, and decriminalisation. He has a keen interest in political intelligence, electoral trends, campaign planning and management and political strategy. His experience spans legislative analysis, policy research, campaign strategy, voter outreach, and developing research-driven insights at the intersection of politics, policy, and public opinion.
Sonali PriyadarsaniTeam LeadView profile

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Sonali Priyadarsani
Team Lead
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Sonali Priyadarsani works as Team Lead at the NFPRC Foundation, contributing to research and policy initiatives across legislative affairs, governance and public policy. A graduate of Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), she has developed experience in legal research, parliamentary processes and policy analysis.
At NFPRC, she leads and contributes to projects involving legislative research, policy evaluation and governance reforms. Her work focuses on analysing legal and policy frameworks, supporting evidence-based policymaking, and developing research-driven recommendations aimed at strengthening institutions and improving governance outcomes in India.
Srija SinghConsultantView profile

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Srija Singh
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Srija works as Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. She graduated in 2026 with a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from from Amity Law School, Noida, Her interests lies in constitutional law, gender and administrative law, public policy, electoral reform, dispute resolution, and criminal law.
At NFPRC, her work focuses on legislative analysis, parliamentary support, policy drafting and legal research relating to governance and regulatory reform. Her current projects include VB-G RAM G, Pink Ticket Scheme and One Nation One Election (ONOE), where she contributes evidence-based recommendations aimed at strengthening public institutions and improving governance outcomes. She also works on a range of other legal and policy issues, from legislative drafting and legal research to policy analysis and stakeholder consultations.
Research & Publications: Delimitation and Gerrymandering in India (opens in a new tab)
Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in the Digital Era: Legal Frameworks and Emerging Technological Challenges
Working Against the Clock: Why India's Labour Laws Still Don't Trust Women
Dead Assets in a Digital Economy: Why Online Gaming Licences Should Be Treated Like IP
Sunidhi SawhneySenior AssociateView profile

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Sunidhi Sawhney
Senior Associate
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Sunidhi Sawhney is a Consultant with the Legislative Research and Policy Team at the NFPRC Foundation. She holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree from the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala. Her work focuses on legislative and regulatory research, legal and policy analysis, and the examination of governance frameworks across a range of sectors.
At NFPRC, she works on the analysis of Bills, statutes, subordinate legislation, and regulatory frameworks, with particular emphasis on land governance, urban development, industrial policy, ease of doing business reforms, and institutional strengthening. She is involved in preparing policy papers, legislative reform proposals, comparative legal studies, issue notes, and drafting support for government-facing policy and governance initiatives.
Swati Pragyan SahooConsultantView profile

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Swati Pragyan Sahoo
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Legislative Research
Swati Pragyan Sahoo is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance at the NFPRC Foundation and a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) graduate from Tamil Nadu National Law University. Her work focuses on legislative and policy research, governance, regulatory reform, legislative drafting, and parliamentary affairs.
At NFPRC, she has contributed to Jan Vishwas reforms, supporting state-level initiatives on decriminalisation, deregulation, and compliance rationalisation. Her work involves statutory and regulatory analysis, policy design, legislative and policy briefs, and developing research-based inputs for government and policy stakeholders. She has been engaged in legislative and governance projects across diverse policy areas, including taxation, labour and employment, environmental regulation, sports governance, and constitutional and legislative reforms. She has a particular interest in sports law and governance, technology law, AI governance, and emerging regulatory frameworks.
Policy & Governance Division
Abeer TiwariConsultantView profile

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Abeer Tiwari
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Abeer Tiwari is a consultant under the Law and Economy Desk at the Centre for Policy, Law and Governance, Nation First Policy Research and Change Foundation (NFPRC), specializing in energy, project, environmental, commercial, and technology law. He holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and an LL.M. in Business and Technology Laws from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), with an academic focus spanning legal research, regulatory analysis, and policy formulation.
Aditya Laxman JakkiConsultantView profile
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Aditya Laxman Jakki
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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Aniket BhavthankarSenior AssociateView profile

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Aniket Bhavthankar
Senior Associate
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Aniket is a Consultant with Centre for Law, Policy and Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. With close to two decades of experience across academia, research, and teaching, and a PhD from the University of Duisburg-Essen, his work spans foreign policy, democratic governance, and India's strategic partnerships.
At NFPRC, he engages with investors, District Collectors, and the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, working on research and analytical projects spanning governance, investment, and para-diplomacy.
Arjun AnandConsultantView profile
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Arjun Anand
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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DaminiConsultantView profile

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Damini
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Damini is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. She has pursued a PG Diploma in Social Sciences and a Bachelors in Electronics and Communications Engineering from IIT (ISM), Dhanbad.
Her areas of interest include technology policy, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), governance and regulatory reforms, Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms, public finance, and state capacity. At NFPRC, she has contributed to policy research on state budgets, fiscal governance, and institutional reforms.
Eilin Maria BaijuConsultantView profile

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Eilin Maria Baiju
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Eilin Maria Baiju, is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. She holds her Bachelor's of Law Degree from Gujarat National Law University and has worked extensively in corporate law, and labour and employment law.
Hindol BanerjeeConsultantView profile

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Hindol Banerjee
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Hindol Banerjee is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. He holds a BBA LL.B. (Hons.) from the School of Law, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, and subsequently completed his Master’s in Public Policy from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru. At NFPRC, he contributes to the States In Motion Fortnightly Tracker and other policy initiatives through research and analysis. He is engaged in projects relating to Fund of Funds, MSMEs, Start-ups, Bureaucratic Reforms and industrial economic policy.
His areas of interest lie at the intersection of law and public policy, particularly in business and regulatory reforms, industrial and economic policy, entrepreneurship, investment, and market regulation.
Kanishka TiwariConsultantView profile
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Kanishka Tiwari
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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M B Suraj LadConsultantView profile
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M B Suraj Lad
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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Manav GudwaniConsultantView profile

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Manav Gudwani
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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Om KrishnaConsultantView profile

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Om Krishna
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Om Krishna is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance at the NFPRC Foundation. A graduate of Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, he works on public policy, governance, and institutional reform, bringing both analytical and field-based perspectives to policy research.
At NFPRC, he contributes to research and policy initiatives across governance reform, regulatory simplification, and state-level policy analysis, including projects such as Small Bang Reforms and Fortnightly Tracker. His work has included the development of state-level reforms packages and budgetary recommendations for Indian states, and he is currently involved in a comprehensive assessment of airports operationalised under the UDAN scheme. He contributes to policy research, institutional assessments, evidence synthesis, and governance-focused recommendations.
Prafulla Paarijat PathakTeam LeadView profile

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Prafulla Paarijat Pathak
Team Lead
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Prafulla Pathak is Team Lead at the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance (CLPG), NFPRC Foundation. A graduate of Amity Law School, Delhi (GGSIPU), he works at the intersection of public policy, governance and institutional reform, with a particular focus on process reforms, state capacity and long-term policy development.
At NFPRC, his work spans governance, regulatory reform and state-level policy. He leads the Foundation’s Small Bang Reforms initiative, which works on targeted, high-impact reforms across sectors. His work includes policy research, institutional assessments and the development of reform recommendations for governments and public institutions.
Pushkar RajConsultantView profile
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Pushkar Raj
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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Ritik BhandariTeam LeadView profile

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Ritik Bhandari
Team Lead
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Ritik Bhandari works as Team Lead with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation, focusing on economic policy, macroeconomic analysis, and institutional reform.
At NFPRC, he leads research and policy initiatives across areas such as Small Bang Reforms, an initiative focused on actionable and high-value governance reforms, alongside Public Finance, Capital Markets, and Energy Regulation. His work includes policy research, institutional assessments, and evidence-based recommendations to strengthen public institutions and support long-term growth.
Satendra Singh ThakurConsultantView profile

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Satendra Singh Thakur
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Satendra Singh Thakur works as a Consultant with the Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems (CSISS) at the NFPRC Foundation, where his work focuses on Indian society, institutions, and governance, alongside public policy. He also contributes to fortnightly States in Motion tracker on policy developments across Indian states.
Sheetanshu DwivediConsultantView profile

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Sheetanshu Dwivedi
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Sheetanshu Dwivedi is a Consultant at the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG), NFPRC Foundation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Shyam Lal College, University of Delhi. His areas of interest include public policy, governance, and international relations.
Shinjani AgnihotriTeam LeadView profile

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Shinjani Agnihotri
Team Lead
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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Tejaswi SinghConsultantView profile

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Tejaswi Singh
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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Utkarsh DewanConsultantView profile

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Utkarsh Dewan
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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VaibhavConsultantView profile

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Vaibhav
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Vaibhav Jha is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. A Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate, he works on public policy and governance issues, with a particular focus on healthcare policy, regulatory reform, and institutional development.
At NFPRC, he contributes to the Small Bang Reforms initiative through policy research and analysis. His work has included projects on CDSCO regulatory reforms and the Bru-Reang Rehabilitation Assessment, among other governance and policy initiatives. He is currently engaged in sector-specific reform studies covering areas such as cotton production, food irradiation, pharmaceutical regulation, and clinical trial framework.
His interests include Indian social systems, history, and their relationship with governance, institutions, and public policy.
Vedika ZnwarConsultantView profile

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Vedika Znwar
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Vedika is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. She holds a Bachelors Of Honours Degree in Political Science from Miranda House, University of Delhi (DU) and pursued her Masters in Political Science from DU. She also did a Post Graduate Programme in Democratic Leadership and Governance from IIDL, RMP. Additionally, completed her second Masters degree in International Relations From King's College London.
At NFPRC, she contributes to the Small Bang Reforms intiative, States In Motion Tracker, and writes articles on the contemporary and relevant policy themes, among other policy and governance initiatives through policy research and analysis. She is actively enagaged in projects associated to Start Ups, MSMEs, Energy Security, Ease of Doing Business, and other significant governance and policy reforms.
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Vedita Tiwari
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
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Veer Patil
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Policy & Governance Division
Veer Patil is a Consultant with the Centre for Law, Policy and Governance (CLPG) at the NFPRC Foundation. He is an economics graduate from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics, Bengaluru. At NFPRC, he contributes to research and analytical projects that inform public policy, drafting policy reports. His areas of interest include development economics and industrial policy. He is actively involved in projects on education, firm growth, and tracking governance and regulatory developments.
Outreach
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Girish MS
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Outreach
Girish MS is a Consultant at the NFPRC Foundation, where he works on policy communications, institutional outreach, research dissemination, and public engagement initiatives across governance, economics, and public policy. He contributes to the development of policy publications, digital content, events, and knowledge platforms aimed at making public policy more accessible and impactful.
Prior to this, he worked as an Equity Research Consultant, conducting research on financial markets and investment trends. His experience spans public policy, financial markets, political consulting, social media strategy, and digital publishing. He is a published author whose work has appeared in Swarajya and Insider Finance Wire, and he regularly writes on governance, economics, public finance, and legislative affairs.
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K M Prajwal
Outreach Officer
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Outreach
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Milli NegiConsultantView profile
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Milli Negi
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Outreach
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Sanket Oswal
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Outreach
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Utsav UtkrishtOutreach LeadView profile

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Utsav Utkrisht
Outreach Lead
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Outreach
Utsav Utkrisht works as Team Lead of the Outreach Department at the Centre for Law, Policy & Governance (CLPG), NFPRC Foundation. He holds an LL.M. from O.P. Jindal Global University, where he developed a strong foundation in law and governance.
At NFPRC, Utsav leads the organisation's outreach at the Parliament of India, engaging a network of 100+ Parliamentarians and delivering research-driven support to legislators. His work bridges policy research and legislative engagement, contributing to meaningful governance dialogue at the national level.
Translation
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Alok Kumar Dwivedi
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Translation
Alok Kumar Dwivedi is a Consultant with the Legislative Research and Policy Team at NFPRC Foundation. A postgraduate in Mass Communication and having experience in print media, he specializes in Hindi content, translation, and policy communication. His work focuses on translating, reviewing, and developing content related to public policy, governance, legislation, and parliamentary affairs, making complex policy issues accessible to wider audiences.
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Indra Bhuwan Tripathi
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Translation
Indra Bhuwan Tripathi is a Law graduate and a Consultant with the Legislative Research and Policy Team at NFPRC Foundation. He also holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and has professional experience in print and electronic media, Hindi content writing, translation, policy communication, and social media content development.
His work primarily involves translating content related to public policy, governance, legislation, and parliamentary affairs into simple and accessible Hindi. He also has experience in developing and curating Hindi content for social media platforms, with a focus on presenting complex policy and legislative issues in a clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand manner for a wider audience.
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Priya Jha
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Translation
Priya Jha is a Hindi content professional at the NFPRC Foundation, specializing in policy translation, research support, and content development. She works on translating and simplifying governance, legislative, and public policy documents into clear and accessible Hindi, contributing to policy briefs, research reports, parliamentary materials, and publications. she holds a Bachelor's degree from Ramjas College, University of Delhi, a Master's degree in Hindi from the Department of Hindi, University of Delhi (North Campus), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Hindi Journalism.
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Vinay Kumar
Consultant
Centre for Law, Policy and Governance
Department: Translation
Vinay Kumar works as a Hindi Content Specialist at the NFPRC Foundation, where he is involved in Hindi content development, policy translation, and research support. He specializes in translating and adapting policy, governance, and legislative documents into clear and accurate Hindi.
At NFPRC, he contributes to research and policy initiatives by preparing Hindi content for reports, policy briefs, parliamentary materials, and governance-related publications. His work focuses on ensuring linguistic accuracy, contextual relevance, and effective communication of complex policy issues to Hindi-speaking audiences.
CAIG
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
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Ankit Arvind Jha
Associate
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Ankit Jha serves as a Associate with the Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth (CAIG) at the NFPRC Foundation. He holds a Master’s degree in Statistics from Mithibai College, Mumbai, and specializes in data analytics, economic research, impact evaluation, and public policy analysis. His work focuses on applying data-driven methodologies to assess policy outcomes, develop indices, and support evidence-based policymaking.
His major works are on One Nation One Election, the impact of MPCE reforms on farmer suicides, Jal Jeevan Mission impact evaluation, India’s Data Centre Ecosystem, and fiscal health analysis of Indian states. His interests span economic policy, governance, and institutional development, with experience in both policy research and public narrative analysis.
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Aryaman R. Sharma
Project Lead
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
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Ashish
Associate
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Ashish is an Associate at the Centre for Accelerating India's Growth (CAIG) at the NFPRC Foundation. He holds a B.Tech. degree in Biotechnology from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela. His work focuses on data analytics, GIS and spatial analysis, and the application of data-driven approaches to generate insights that support policy research, governance, and development outcomes.
At NFPRC, Ashish has contributed to the development of a Disaster Management Relief Framework, the Indian Development Index (IDI), and several GIS-based research initiatives. His work includes mapping India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), identifying feasible sites for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) deployment, and analysing global critical mineral processing capabilities. He is particularly interested in leveraging data, analytics, and geospatial technologies to address complex challenges across public policy, infrastructure planning, and socio-economic development.
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Atharv Pawde
Programme Lead
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Atharv Pawde works as Programme Lead at the Centre for Accelerating India's Growth at NFPRC Foundation, he leads research and policy initiatives focused on sectoral studies, designing capacity-building frameworks and coordinating across ministries, industry, and academia.
Over the years, Atharv has built a diverse and high-impact portfolio spanning legislative research, political strategy, and ministerial advisory roles. As a LAMP Fellow at PRS Legislative Research, he authored parliamentary interventions and private member bills, contributing directly to India's legislative process. He has served as a consultant to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on AI and emerging technology policy, led a major policy research project for the Ministry of Cooperation, and advised the Murugappa Group on strategic initiatives across semiconductors, electric mobility, and financial services.
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Khushi Mahajan
Associate
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Khushi Mahajan is an Associate at the Centre for Accelerating India's Growth (CAIG) at the Nation First Policy Research & Change Foundation. She holds a postgraduate degree in Financial Economics from the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune. Her work focuses on data-driven research, policy analysis, impact evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making.
At NFPRC, she has contributed to research and policy initiatives spanning public finance, trade competitiveness, and regulatory governance. She has led the Tamil Nadu Fiscal Health Report, examining fiscal sustainability, expenditure patterns, revenue performance, and structural dynamics in public finance. Her research on export competitiveness analyses trade performance and productivity drivers across five Asian economies, drawing on cross-country panel data from sources including the World Bank, ILO, and ITC Trade Map. She has also authored two of CAIG's flagship monthly publications, India's Growth Pulse, which tracks high-frequency macroeconomic indicators to assess short-term economic trends, and India Governance Watch, which monitors central government policy developments across ministries and regulatory bodies.
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Kriti Mutreja
Associate
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
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Manasa SriramProgramme LeadView profile

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Manasa Sriram
Programme Lead
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
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Mani Bhushan JhaTechnical AdviserView profile

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Mani Bhushan Jha
Technical Adviser
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Mani Bhushan Jha serves as Technical Advisor to the Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth (CAIG) at the NFPRC Foundation. He brings experience in policy assessment, sectoral analysis and the design of policy frameworks across key areas of economic and institutional development.
His work focuses on evaluating policy effectiveness, identifying structural challenges and developing research-driven approaches to support growth-oriented evidence based policymaking. He supports analytical and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s long-term economic and governance capacity.
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Pallepati Sai Abhijeet Rao
Consultant
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
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Pushpendra Kumar ChoudharyAssociateView profile

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Pushpendra Kumar Choudhary
Associate
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Pushpendra Choudhary is an Associate at the Centre for Accelerating India's Growth (CAIG) at the Nation First Policy Research and Change (NFPRC) Foundation. He holds a B.Tech. degree from National Institute of Technology Raipur. His work focuses on data-driven policy research, evidence-based analysis, and the application of analytical tools to support public policy and development outcomes.
At CAIG, he has contributed to projects across infrastructure, agriculture, the digital economy, and state capcity building. He supported the impact evaluation of the Jal Jeevan Mission through data management and analytical assistance.
Pushpendra also co-led a study on India's data centre ecosystem, assessing future infrastructure needs and state-level readiness for investments. In the agriculture sector, he contributed to assessing the feasibility of agrivoltaics (APV) in India through economic analyses of crop performance, profitability, and the viability of different community-based implementation models and the optimisation of FCI's food grain supply chain, from procurement and storage to transportation and distribution.
His work primarily involves data analysis, data management, research support, and policy-oriented analytics. He also contributes to GIS mapping and spatial analysis initiatives, helping to generate actionable insights that support policy formulation and development outcomes.
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Rahul Kumar Dubey
Programme Lead
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Rahul Kumar Dubey - Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant, Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Rahul Kumar Dubey serves as Senior Consultant at the Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth (CAIG) at the Nation First Policy Research and Change Foundation (NFPRC). With a background in Electronics and Communication Engineering, he applies a systems-oriented approach to policy research, governance, and institutional development. He brings experience in managing telecomminication networks of the British Telecommunications, policy research, project management, organisational development, stakeholder engagement, governance coordination, and strategic advisory.
His previous work focused on assessing public initiatives, conducting policy and sectoral analysis, and fostering collaboration between government, institutions, and key stakeholders to support effective governance.
His professional experience includes engaging with the Union Minister of Home and Cooperation as his First Personal Assistant in the Home Minister’s Office (HMO), supporting governance coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications, as well as leading policy research and project management initiatives involving central and state government stakeholders. Through his work, he contributes to coordinating and managing evidence-based policymaking and ensuring institutional effectiveness.
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Shagun Vishwanath
Junior Associate
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Shagun Vishwanath is an Associate at the Centre for Accelerating India's Growth (CAIG) at the NFPRC Foundation. She holds a degree in Law from the National Law University, Shimla. Her work focuses on legal and regulatory analysis, energy policy, and governance reforms, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of law, regulation, and public policy.
At NFPRC, Shagun has contributed to a range of research and policy initiatives in the energy sector, supporting projects related to electricity market reforms, renewable energy integration, power sector regulation, energy transition pathways, and emerging clean energy technologies. Her work involves analysing regulatory frameworks, identifying policy gaps, and developing recommendations to strengthen institutional and market outcomes.
She has also supported research on legal and governance aspects of public policy, including regulatory compliance, institutional reforms, and the design of policy frameworks that enable effective implementation and long-term sectoral development.
Her interests lie in energy law, regulatory governance, climate and sustainability policy, and the evolving legal frameworks required to support India's energy transition and economic growth objectives.
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Shankarjeet Panda
Associate
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
Shankarjeet Panda is an Associate with the Centre for Accelerating India's Growth (CAIG) at the NFPRC Foundation. He holds a postgraduate degree in Economics from the Dr B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University and works on data-driven research, policy analysis, impact evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making across sectors.
At NFPRC, he has contributed to research and policy initiatives spanning public finance, governance, and institutional reform. His work includes impact evaluations of flagship government programmes such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, research on reforms under the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 framework, and contributions to the Kerala Fiscal Health Report. He also has a strong interest in the Blue Economy, with research covering deep-sea mining, marine resources, offshore energy, and maritime economic development.
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Shristi Choudhary
Associate
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
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Sonal SoniConsultantView profile
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Sonal Soni
Consultant
Centre for Accelerating India’s Growth
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CSISS
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
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Aditya Chauhan
Consultant
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
Aditya Chauhan works as a Consultant with Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems (CSISS) at the NFPRC Foundation. His interests lie at the intersection of culture and politics. He has pursued a Masters in Geopolitics and International Relations and a PG Diploma in European Studies from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
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Nikhil Sinha
Consultant
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
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Ovee Karwa
Consultant
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
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Piyush Banerjee
Consultant
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
Piyush Banerjee is a Consultant at the Centre for Study in Indian Social Systems at the NFPRC Foundation. He is a Graduate in Physics from the University of Mumbai, a Post-Graduate in Political Science from IGNOU and a Doctoral Candidate at the Pherozeshah Mehta Bhavan & Research Centre, University of Mumbai. His research work comprises study of social capital in India and its impact on human development.
At NFPRC, he analyses the progress of various socio-political ideologies in India, the extent of their influence on social and Government institutions as well as public discourse.
Sarthak SharmaConsultantView profile
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Sarthak Sharma
Consultant
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
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Shubham Kumar Srivastav
Consultant
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
Shubham Kumar Srivastav works as a Consultant with the Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems (CSISS) at the NFPRC Foundation. A B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) graduate from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, he contributes to research and analysis on India’s social systems, governance, and contemporary socio-political developments. His work focuses on understanding the institutions, ideas, and societal dynamics that shape India’s present and future; and examining the interplay between state, society, and civilisational traditions, and developing research-driven perspectives on issues of national importance.
His interests span law, politics, society, history, and emerging social trends. He closely follows developments in these fields and engages with questions relating to governance, public discourse, national development, and civilisational thought. An avid reader and writer, he is keenly interested in understanding how ideas influence institutions and public life. His academic and professional pursuits reflect a commitment to studying India’s evolving socio-political landscape through both historical and contemporary lenses.
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Sougat Chakraborty
Consultant
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
Sougat Chakraborty is a Consultant at the NFPRC Foundation’s Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems (CSISS), focusing on India's socio-cultural dynamics. A frequent contributor on National Security Issues to The Daily Guardian, News18 Network and Swarajya Magazine. He is also a political and social observer. He transitioned to social research after an eight-year tenure at Amazon India, where he held various Strategic and Marketing roles. He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate and an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad.
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Sushruta Batsya
Consultant
Centre for Studies in Indian Social Systems
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Sushil Singh
Office Assistant
Support Staff
Sushil Singh serves as Office Coordinator at the NFPRC Foundation, supporting administrative operations, event logistics, and organisational coordination. He helps ensure the smooth execution of programmes, meetings, and institutional activities.
He previously served as Personal Assistant to former Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Shri Suresh Prabhu, managing communications, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and digital outreach. His experience also spans administration, human resources, and office management.
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