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Educational Qualifications••

Languages known• Spoken• Written

: :

B.Com.M.A. Development

English, HindiEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

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•

•

•

15 days field work in Velsao Dando, South Goa from sociological,

ecological and cultural perspective

Presented research paper on ‘Exclusion of sexual minorities / sex workers

from the society’ at the International Conference on Grassroots

Development in Kozhikode, Kerala

Studied education and livelihood perspective at Ibtada, Rajasthan

Research on homeless and street children and labour welfare in

Bangalore

Aditya Pratap Singh22 years


Prior experience•••


: :

B.A. (Hons.) EconomicsM.A. Development

Interned with IndusInd Bank Interned with Indian Energy exchange 2 months in education sector


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in and around Satwas, Madhya Pradesh. Studied socio -

political, economic and cultural set - up of the community. Facilitated by

Pehchan

Worked with Centre for Equity Studies, Delhi on a project for single

women

Anushree Jairath23 years


•

Prior experience••


: :

B.A. (Hons.) SociologyPostgraduate Diploma in Conflict

Transformation and Peace BuildingM.A. Development

12 months in journalism industry78 months in development

English, Hindi, UrduEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Observed effects of displacement caused by urban development on

family structures and livelihoods in partnership with Reach out and Pass

it on

Studied the extent of financial inclusion in the Koramangala slum in

Bangalore through various formal and informal financial institutions

Researched various facets of lake management in Bangalore

Participated in designing financing strategies, awareness building,

advertisement campaigns and content generation and research with

Srishti, BangaloreApoorva Vasudev26 years

Background

Background

Background

University Placement Brochure | 4746


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Political ScienceM.A. Development

30 months in education

English, Hindi, MarathiEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Studied the contested space between livelihood rights of hawkers and

criminalization of hawking in trains at Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh

Studied participatory governance at Hiware Bazaar, Ahmednagar

Election manifesto analysis as part of green manifesto project at Public

Affairs Centre, Bangalore

Background research and activism on urban issues – land and mobility at

Alternate Law Forum, Bangalore

Arun Sivaramakrishnan21 years




: :

B.H.M.S.M.A. Development

12 months in health insurance18 months in public health education

English, Gujarati, Marathi, HindiEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

•

•

Understanding socio - economic, political and health related aspects of

community in a tribal village in Maharashtra

Analysis of a government sponsored health insurance scheme (Rajiv

Gandhi Jeevandayee Aarogya Yojana) in Maharashtra at Mumbai and

Dhule district

Dr. Ashish Suryawanshi27 years


•



: :

B.A. (Hons.) HumanitiesPost Graduate Diploma in Personnel

Management and Industrial RelationsM.A. Development

56 months in the development sector81 months in the publication sector


Field Exposure

•

•

Studied livelihood patterns and socio-economic conditions of various

tribal communities of Valad, Wayanad, Kerala

Interned with the Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (BRLPS) and

studied Jeevika Village Organisation - run Public Distribution System

shops as the financially viable livelihood intervention in Purnea, Bihar

Avinash Shankar37 years




: :

Bachelor in Prosthetics and OrthoticsM.A. Development

12 months in corporate industry4 months in education18 months in NGO sector

English , Hindi, Haryanvi, MaithiliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Studied the tribals (Paniyas and Kurchas) in a village of Tolakeda and

adjoining villages at Wayanad, Kerala

Worked on a project on ‘Pine needle based renewable energy production’

with a community based approach with Avani, Uttarakhand

Ashutosh29 years

Background

Background

Background

Background

M.A. Development

STUDENTS’PROFILE



: :

B.Com.M.A. Development


Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

15 days field work in Velsao Dando, South Goa from sociological,

ecological and cultural perspective

Presented research paper on ‘Exclusion of sexual minorities / sex workers

from the society’ at the International Conference on Grassroots

Development in Kozhikode, Kerala

Studied education and livelihood perspective at Ibtada, Rajasthan

Research on homeless and street children and labour welfare in

Bangalore

Aditya Pratap Singh22 years




: :


Interned with IndusInd Bank Interned with Indian Energy exchange 2 months in education sector


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in and around Satwas, Madhya Pradesh. Studied socio -

political, economic and cultural set - up of the community. Facilitated by

Pehchan

Worked with Centre for Equity Studies, Delhi on a project for single

women

Anushree Jairath23 years


•



: :

B.A. (Hons.) SociologyPostgraduate Diploma in Conflict

Transformation and Peace BuildingM.A. Development

12 months in journalism industry78 months in development


Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Observed effects of displacement caused by urban development on

family structures and livelihoods in partnership with Reach out and Pass

it on

Studied the extent of financial inclusion in the Koramangala slum in

Bangalore through various formal and informal financial institutions

Researched various facets of lake management in Bangalore

Participated in designing financing strategies, awareness building,

advertisement campaigns and content generation and research with

Srishti, BangaloreApoorva Vasudev26 years

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•


: :


30 months in education


Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Studied the contested space between livelihood rights of hawkers and

criminalization of hawking in trains at Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh

Studied participatory governance at Hiware Bazaar, Ahmednagar

Election manifesto analysis as part of green manifesto project at Public

Affairs Centre, Bangalore

Background research and activism on urban issues – land and mobility at

Alternate Law Forum, Bangalore

Arun Sivaramakrishnan21 years




: :

B.H.M.S.M.A. Development

12 months in health insurance18 months in public health education

English, Gujarati, Marathi, HindiEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

•

•

Understanding socio - economic, political and health related aspects of

community in a tribal village in Maharashtra

Analysis of a government sponsored health insurance scheme (Rajiv

Gandhi Jeevandayee Aarogya Yojana) in Maharashtra at Mumbai and

Dhule district

Dr. Ashish Suryawanshi27 years


•



: :

B.A. (Hons.) HumanitiesPost Graduate Diploma in Personnel

Management and Industrial RelationsM.A. Development

56 months in the development sector81 months in the publication sector


Field Exposure

•

•

Studied livelihood patterns and socio-economic conditions of various

tribal communities of Valad, Wayanad, Kerala

Interned with the Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (BRLPS) and

studied Jeevika Village Organisation - run Public Distribution System

shops as the financially viable livelihood intervention in Purnea, Bihar

Avinash Shankar37 years




: :

Bachelor in Prosthetics and OrthoticsM.A. Development

12 months in corporate industry4 months in education18 months in NGO sector

English , Hindi, Haryanvi, MaithiliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Studied the tribals (Paniyas and Kurchas) in a village of Tolakeda and

adjoining villages at Wayanad, Kerala

Worked on a project on ‘Pine needle based renewable energy production’

with a community based approach with Avani, Uttarakhand

Ashutosh29 years

Background

Background

Background

Background

M.A. Development

STUDENTS’PROFILE




: :

B.A. (Hons.) Geography M.A. Development

English, Hindi, OdiaEnglish, Hindi, Odia

Field Exposure

•

•

Studied the changes in the life style, livelihood, tradition and culture of a

tribal community displaced by Bargi dam project in Narmada river,

Madhya Pradesh

Comparatively studied NGO - led development with government efforts

in water management projects at People’s Science Institute, Dehradun

Biswajit Apat21 years



Languages known• Spoken

• Written

:

:

B.Sc. (Hons.) MathematicsM.A. Development

22 months in health insurance claims 50 months in welfare sector health insurance

English, Hindi, Assamese, Nepali,

BengaliEnglish, Hindi, Assamese, Nepali,

Bengali

Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Observed Wadi system and seed conservation in a tribal sub - district

Jawahar, Maharashtra by BAIF - MITTRA

An exploratory study of social security of migrant construction workers in

Bangalore

Study on seasonal change in occupation by street vendors in Bangalore

and Delhi

Study of women empowerment beyond economics in self - help group

Federation at Mahila Shakti Kendra, Balipara, Assam

Biswajit Sarmah26 years



••


• Written

:

:

Bachelor of PhysiotherapyM.A. Development

9 months as a physiotherapist 7 months as a volunteering

physiotherapist10 month as a health associateCo - authored vocational training guide

for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises

English, Hindi, Tamil, Bhojpuri,

MaithiliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Visited LAYA, Andhra Pradesh to understand the livelihood, health,

environment challenges faced by tribal communities

Studied sustainable agriculture in West Bengal at Development Research

Communication and Services Centre, Kolkata

Study of Reproductive Child Health under the National Rural Health

Mission

Chandra Prakash29 years

Educational Qualifications•••

Prior experience••••••


: :

B.A. (Hons.) English Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering M.A. Development

1 month with an NGO2 months in finance2 months in IT 12 months as freelance author55 months in education 60 months in service sector


Field Exposure

•

•

•

Engaged with the community on issues related to the Gond community

pre and post displacement with ActionAid, Lehrikol, Madhya Pradesh

Independent study around the education and employment of individuals

with disabilities, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled

Worked as an intern with ChildFund, India, Delhi. Terms of References as

a part of this internship included: documentation of the work done by the

partners on Early Childhood Development / Parenting and preparing case

studies, mapping universities / institutes in India which have done

commendable work on Early Childhood Development. Published a case

study in the second edition of ChildFund India’s newsletter ‘ChildFirst’Bhawana Joshi38 years

Background

Background

Background

Background




: :

M.Sc.(Tech) General StudiesM.A. Development

25 months as test engineer1 month at NCERT1 week at ‘Joy of Giving’

English, Hindi, KumauniEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

•

A research study on Trans genders to understand their perceptions on

their position and role in the society

Comparative analysis of School Management Committees (SMCs)

functioning in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu from the law and governance

perspective

Tested the hypothesis that migration is a major factor responsible for the

change in community lifestyle - studied five villages in Ramgarh Block,

Nainital, Uttarakhand - facilitated by the CHIRAG Foundation

Chandra Prakash Bhakuni27 years




: :

B.Sc. EconomicsM.A. Development

4 months in NGO1 month with an academic institution

English, Hindi, TamilEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion with two tribal communities, Juang and Gond in a village in

Orissa and studied the impact of modernization on them, facilitated by

Foundation for Ecological Security

Developed a basic research guide for Anveshi Research Centre for

Women's Studies, Hyderabad; based on a preliminary understanding of

‘field’ and ‘fieldwork’

Divya Nazareth21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. EconomicsM.A. Development

34 months in education and agriculture


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersed with Gond community in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh to

understand socio - economic profile of the village and studied the

problems of displacement by Bargi dam construction on Narmada river -

facilitated by ActionAid

Interned with Central Himalayan Rural Action Group to understand its

intervention and consequent impact on people regarding the

engagement with local governance

Ghanshyam Kumar27 years


Prior experience•

••••


: :

B.A. JournalismM.A. Development

2 months as a health development practitioner6 months at NDTV - Hindu2 months at Business Blogging Private Ltd.6 months at SOS orphanage, Chennai1 month at News Today

English, Hindi, Tamil, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi and Malayalam

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Immersion in a village farming community affected by water shortage

and observed their socio - political, economic and cultural set up.

Facilitated by ‘Pehchan’, Madhya Pradesh

Observed the health disparities among the ‘Urban poor’ in Mumbai.

Designed a public relation strategy for the social enterprise to ensure

more support for the cause through media - facilitated by Swasth India

Spent two weeks doing an independent study in Pastapur Village,

Andhra Pradesh analyzing the prospects of Community Radio projects

Fawaz Jaleel Kutty21 years

Background

Background

Background

Background




: :

B.A. (Hons.) Geography M.A. Development

English, Hindi, OdiaEnglish, Hindi, Odia

Field Exposure

•

•

Studied the changes in the life style, livelihood, tradition and culture of a

tribal community displaced by Bargi dam project in Narmada river,

Madhya Pradesh

Comparatively studied NGO - led development with government efforts

in water management projects at People’s Science Institute, Dehradun

Biswajit Apat21 years




• Written

:

:

B.Sc. (Hons.) MathematicsM.A. Development

22 months in health insurance claims 50 months in welfare sector health insurance

English, Hindi, Assamese, Nepali,

BengaliEnglish, Hindi, Assamese, Nepali,

Bengali

Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Observed Wadi system and seed conservation in a tribal sub - district

Jawahar, Maharashtra by BAIF - MITTRA


Bangalore

Study on seasonal change in occupation by street vendors in Bangalore

and Delhi

Study of women empowerment beyond economics in self - help group

Federation at Mahila Shakti Kendra, Balipara, Assam

Biswajit Sarmah26 years



••


• Written

:

:

Bachelor of PhysiotherapyM.A. Development

9 months as a physiotherapist 7 months as a volunteering

physiotherapist10 month as a health associateCo - authored vocational training guide

for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises

English, Hindi, Tamil, Bhojpuri,

MaithiliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Visited LAYA, Andhra Pradesh to understand the livelihood, health,

environment challenges faced by tribal communities

Studied sustainable agriculture in West Bengal at Development Research

Communication and Services Centre, Kolkata

Study of Reproductive Child Health under the National Rural Health

Mission

Chandra Prakash29 years


Prior experience••••••


: :

B.A. (Hons.) English Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering M.A. Development

1 month with an NGO2 months in finance2 months in IT 12 months as freelance author55 months in education 60 months in service sector


Field Exposure

•

•

•

Engaged with the community on issues related to the Gond community

pre and post displacement with ActionAid, Lehrikol, Madhya Pradesh

Independent study around the education and employment of individuals

with disabilities, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled

Worked as an intern with ChildFund, India, Delhi. Terms of References as

a part of this internship included: documentation of the work done by the

partners on Early Childhood Development / Parenting and preparing case

studies, mapping universities / institutes in India which have done

commendable work on Early Childhood Development. Published a case

study in the second edition of ChildFund India’s newsletter ‘ChildFirst’Bhawana Joshi38 years

Background

Background

Background

Background




: :

M.Sc.(Tech) General StudiesM.A. Development

25 months as test engineer1 month at NCERT1 week at ‘Joy of Giving’


Field Exposure

•

•

•

A research study on Trans genders to understand their perceptions on

their position and role in the society

Comparative analysis of School Management Committees (SMCs)

functioning in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu from the law and governance

perspective

Tested the hypothesis that migration is a major factor responsible for the

change in community lifestyle - studied five villages in Ramgarh Block,

Nainital, Uttarakhand - facilitated by the CHIRAG Foundation

Chandra Prakash Bhakuni27 years




: :


4 months in NGO1 month with an academic institution


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion with two tribal communities, Juang and Gond in a village in

Orissa and studied the impact of modernization on them, facilitated by


Developed a basic research guide for Anveshi Research Centre for

Women's Studies, Hyderabad; based on a preliminary understanding of

‘field’ and ‘fieldwork’

Divya Nazareth21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. EconomicsM.A. Development

34 months in education and agriculture


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersed with Gond community in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh to

understand socio - economic profile of the village and studied the

problems of displacement by Bargi dam construction on Narmada river -


Interned with Central Himalayan Rural Action Group to understand its

intervention and consequent impact on people regarding the

engagement with local governance

Ghanshyam Kumar27 years


Prior experience•

••••


: :


2 months as a health development practitioner6 months at NDTV - Hindu2 months at Business Blogging Private Ltd.6 months at SOS orphanage, Chennai1 month at News Today

English, Hindi, Tamil, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi and Malayalam

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Immersion in a village farming community affected by water shortage

and observed their socio - political, economic and cultural set up.

Facilitated by ‘Pehchan’, Madhya Pradesh

Observed the health disparities among the ‘Urban poor’ in Mumbai.

Designed a public relation strategy for the social enterprise to ensure

more support for the cause through media - facilitated by Swasth India

Spent two weeks doing an independent study in Pastapur Village,

Andhra Pradesh analyzing the prospects of Community Radio projects

Fawaz Jaleel Kutty21 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•


: :

B.Sc. MicrobiologyM.Sc. BiodiversityM.A. Development

24 months in Urban and Environment

Development sector


Field Exposure

•

•

•

Understanding the tribal issues and structures of governance and

livelihood at BAIF, Jawahar Taluka, Maharashtra

Studied groundwater regulations in Bangalore for law and governance

course

Interned with Gomukh trust, Pune on ‘Integrated river basin

management of Wainganga River in Maharashtra’ to understand the

process of planning and policy implications

Hastak Aditi Pravin26 years

Educational Qualifications•

••

Prior experience•


: :

B.Sc. Hotel and Hospitality

AdministrationB.Sc. Tourism StudiesM.A. Development

64 months in graphic designing &

corporate management consulting

English, Hindi, Tamil, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Observed the socio - economic, political and cultural aspects of tribes of

Wayanad district, Kerala

Interned with ‘We Challenge Autism Now’, Chennai to understand

inclusion of autistic children

Interned with The Association of People with Disability, Bijapur in District

Disability Development Programme to understand interventions in

education, livelihood, health and advocacy sectors

Ishwarya Thyagarajan27 years




: :

B.Com. (Hons.) Financial Accountancy M.A. Development

2 months in human resource 8 months volunteering in education

English, Hindi, BengaliEnglish, Hindi, Bengali

Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Understanding the life of the dairy farmers and exploring the caste

dynamics in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu

Interned with Sex Trafficking Cell, Sanlaap, Kolkata

Worked on a project for prevention of violence against Women

Data collection and counselling of women victims of violence at Akshara

Gender Resource Centre and Majlis Legal Centre, Mumbai

Jayeeta Basu22 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.Tech. M.A. Development

36 months in IT industry

English, Hindi, TeluguEnglish, Hindi, Telugu

Field Exposure

•

•

Did a study to understand the history, culture and lifestyle of tribal

communities (Kurichiya and Paniya) in Wayanad, Kerala

Impact assessment of livelihood interventions on the households under

watershed project and measuring the sustainability of village level

institutions beyond the project - facilitated by Foundation for Ecological

Security, Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh

Girish Kumar Ravuri27 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•


: :

B. Com. (Hons.) AccountsM.Com. FinanceM.A. Development

48 months in teaching


Field Exposure

•

•

Studied the impact of sea water contamination on environment and

fishing communities in two villages of Goa and had discussions with

Forest and Environment Ministry, Goa

Interned with Eklavya, Bhopal on a project about strengthening schools

in the buffer zone area of Satpura Tiger Reserve and studied Shiksha

Sahyog Karyakram and Shiksha Protsahan Kendra programmes and the

different approaches in their implementation

Kriti Sinha25 years



: :


English, Hindi, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Field immersion observing the tribal communities of Kurchiyars and

Paniyars in Manathawadi Taluk, Wayanad, Kerala

Understanding issues of transparency and accountability, within the

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai at Praja

Interned with ‘Focus Humanitarian Assistance, India’, gathering

feedback for various disaster aid management programmes in Mumbai

and Gujarat

Linda Mary Shaji21 years




: :

B.E. Electronics and CommunicationM.A. Development

67 months in IT industry6 months in training sector

English, Hindi, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Field immersion observing potters’ community in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu,

facilitated by Covenant Centre for Development

Profiling and mapping institutions, agencies and departments dealing

with Urban water supply. The institutional analysis was aimed to study

the mandates, official policies and laws governing water supply in

Bangalore with Public Affairs Centre, Bangalore

Manmohan Ram M.29 years




: :


18 months in Educational services12 months in NGO


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a tribal hamlet in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu facilitated by

Keystone Foundation

Conducted an observational study facilitated by Equity Foundation,

Patna, Bihar focusing on sexual harassment of women at workplaces

across the domains of media, academia, judiciary, medicine, police,

government departments and NGOs in Patna

Manish Maskara26 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•


: :

B.Sc. MicrobiologyM.Sc. BiodiversityM.A. Development

24 months in Urban and Environment

Development sector


Field Exposure

•

•

•

Understanding the tribal issues and structures of governance and

livelihood at BAIF, Jawahar Taluka, Maharashtra

Studied groundwater regulations in Bangalore for law and governance

course

Interned with Gomukh trust, Pune on ‘Integrated river basin

management of Wainganga River in Maharashtra’ to understand the

process of planning and policy implications

Hastak Aditi Pravin26 years


••

Prior experience•


: :

B.Sc. Hotel and Hospitality

AdministrationB.Sc. Tourism StudiesM.A. Development

64 months in graphic designing &

corporate management consulting

English, Hindi, Tamil, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Observed the socio - economic, political and cultural aspects of tribes of

Wayanad district, Kerala

Interned with ‘We Challenge Autism Now’, Chennai to understand

inclusion of autistic children

Interned with The Association of People with Disability, Bijapur in District

Disability Development Programme to understand interventions in

education, livelihood, health and advocacy sectors

Ishwarya Thyagarajan27 years




: :

B.Com. (Hons.) Financial Accountancy M.A. Development

2 months in human resource 8 months volunteering in education


Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Understanding the life of the dairy farmers and exploring the caste

dynamics in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu

Interned with Sex Trafficking Cell, Sanlaap, Kolkata

Worked on a project for prevention of violence against Women

Data collection and counselling of women victims of violence at Akshara

Gender Resource Centre and Majlis Legal Centre, Mumbai

Jayeeta Basu22 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.Tech. M.A. Development


English, Hindi, TeluguEnglish, Hindi, Telugu

Field Exposure

•

•

Did a study to understand the history, culture and lifestyle of tribal

communities (Kurichiya and Paniya) in Wayanad, Kerala

Impact assessment of livelihood interventions on the households under

watershed project and measuring the sustainability of village level

institutions beyond the project - facilitated by Foundation for Ecological

Security, Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh

Girish Kumar Ravuri27 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•


: :

B. Com. (Hons.) AccountsM.Com. FinanceM.A. Development



Field Exposure

•

•

Studied the impact of sea water contamination on environment and

fishing communities in two villages of Goa and had discussions with

Forest and Environment Ministry, Goa

Interned with Eklavya, Bhopal on a project about strengthening schools

in the buffer zone area of Satpura Tiger Reserve and studied Shiksha

Sahyog Karyakram and Shiksha Protsahan Kendra programmes and the

different approaches in their implementation

Kriti Sinha25 years



: :


English, Hindi, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Field immersion observing the tribal communities of Kurchiyars and

Paniyars in Manathawadi Taluk, Wayanad, Kerala

Understanding issues of transparency and accountability, within the

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai at Praja

Interned with ‘Focus Humanitarian Assistance, India’, gathering

feedback for various disaster aid management programmes in Mumbai

and Gujarat

Linda Mary Shaji21 years




: :


67 months in IT industry6 months in training sector

English, Hindi, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Field immersion observing potters’ community in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu,

facilitated by Covenant Centre for Development

Profiling and mapping institutions, agencies and departments dealing

with Urban water supply. The institutional analysis was aimed to study

the mandates, official policies and laws governing water supply in

Bangalore with Public Affairs Centre, Bangalore

Manmohan Ram M.29 years




: :


18 months in Educational services12 months in NGO


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a tribal hamlet in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu facilitated by

Keystone Foundation

Conducted an observational study facilitated by Equity Foundation,

Patna, Bihar focusing on sexual harassment of women at workplaces

across the domains of media, academia, judiciary, medicine, police,

government departments and NGOs in Patna

Manish Maskara26 years

Background

Background

Background

Background





• Written

:

:

B.A. SociologyM.A. Development

25 months in media and journalism 10 months in rural development12 months in education

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic,

UrduEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic,

Urdu

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion with potter community in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - facilitated

by Community Covenant Centre for Development Studies, Kanyakumari

Internship project titled ‘Urban navigation and the marginal spaces of

Delhi’, with Centre for Studies of Developing Societies, New Delhi

Mohammed Swalih E.P.24 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Economics, History, EnglishM.A. Development

24 months as a student counselor


Field Exposure

•

•

Exploring the lives and experiencing the work scenario of vegetable and

fruits hawkers on Bangalore - Chennai rail line

Observing and understanding the phenomenon called ecotourism at

Ecosphere, Spiti (Himachal Pradesh). Conducted a need based

assessment of the village Demul in Spiti

Mrigendra Singh26 years




• Written

:

:

B.A. HistoryM.A. Development

12 months as a Librarian36 months with youth NGO20 months as Career Counselor

English, Hindi, Malayalam,

Urdu, ArabicEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam,

Urdu, Arabic

Field Exposure

•

•

Exploring the life of Paniya and Kurichya tribes in Wayanad, Kerala

Research for Career Advancement Programme with Initiative for Quality

Research and Advancement (IQRA), Kerala. Explored the social

interactions, career ambition, learning behavior of orphan students and

their evaluation of support system from orphanage

Muhammed Asrath P.T.26 years




• Written

:

:


28 months in Education, Rights and Advocacy 36 months in news media

English, Hindi, Urdu, Maithili,

BhojpuriEnglish, Hindi, Urdu

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersed with Paniyar and Kurichiya tribal community in Valad

Panchayat of Wayanad district, Kerala

Worked with Jan Jagaran Shakti Sangathan Araria, for livelihood

promotion of most marginalized sections of society, did padyatra,

participated in community awareness programs and nukkar nataks,

mobilized dalit and tribal communities for MNREGS, other rights/

entitlement in Kosi region, Bihar

MD Arif Nizam28 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



: :

B.A. Economics, Political Science, SociologyM.A. Development


Field Exposure

•

•

•

Studied changing patterns of livelihood of Irulas tribe in Nilgiris

facilitated by Keystone Foundation, Tamil Nadu

Explored social and commercial impact of Eco Femme in the field of

menstrual practices. Interpreted primary data on product testing of cloth

washable pads in four districts of Tamil Nadu


Bangalore

N.S. Abhilasha22 years




: :

B .Com.M.B.A. M.A. Development

13 Months in IT24 Months in Health sector73 Months in an NGO

English, Hindi,TeluguEnglish, Hindi,Telugu

Field Exposure

•

•

Studied the daily life of tribals in Singavaram village, Andhra Pradesh

facilitated by LAYA

Studied how watershed development programmes try to bring the best

possible balance in the environment and livelihood support

interventions in Rachamallapadu village at SEEDS organisation, Guntur,

Andhra Pradesh

Naga Sai Krishna Sonthi31 years



: :

B. Com.M. Com.M.A. Development


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in tribal village Mettukkal, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu to understand

their lives and challenges

Conducted outreach programme, assisted in forming self - help group to

provide craft - based livelihood training, assisted in YACT fellowship and

conducted origami workshop for underprivileged children at Happy

Hands Foundation, Delhi

Neeru Yadav22 years



B. Com. (Hons.)M.A. Development


: :

Field Exposure

•

•

Field immersion in a tribal village of Andhra Pradesh. Observed social,

political and economic aspects of people

Studied the use of hospitalization services under Rashtriya Swasthya

Bima Yojna (RSBY) by beneficiaries in Moradabad, Rampur and Bareilly

districts of Uttar Pradesh

Neeraj Kumar23 years

Background

Background

Background

Background





• Written

:

:


25 months in media and journalism 10 months in rural development12 months in education

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic,

UrduEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic,

Urdu

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion with potter community in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - facilitated

by Community Covenant Centre for Development Studies, Kanyakumari

Internship project titled ‘Urban navigation and the marginal spaces of

Delhi’, with Centre for Studies of Developing Societies, New Delhi

Mohammed Swalih E.P.24 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Economics, History, EnglishM.A. Development

24 months as a student counselor


Field Exposure

•

•

Exploring the lives and experiencing the work scenario of vegetable and

fruits hawkers on Bangalore - Chennai rail line

Observing and understanding the phenomenon called ecotourism at

Ecosphere, Spiti (Himachal Pradesh). Conducted a need based

assessment of the village Demul in Spiti

Mrigendra Singh26 years




• Written

:

:

B.A. HistoryM.A. Development

12 months as a Librarian36 months with youth NGO20 months as Career Counselor

English, Hindi, Malayalam,

Urdu, ArabicEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam,

Urdu, Arabic

Field Exposure

•

•

Exploring the life of Paniya and Kurichya tribes in Wayanad, Kerala

Research for Career Advancement Programme with Initiative for Quality

Research and Advancement (IQRA), Kerala. Explored the social

interactions, career ambition, learning behavior of orphan students and

their evaluation of support system from orphanage

Muhammed Asrath P.T.26 years




• Written

:

:


28 months in Education, Rights and Advocacy 36 months in news media

English, Hindi, Urdu, Maithili,

BhojpuriEnglish, Hindi, Urdu

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersed with Paniyar and Kurichiya tribal community in Valad

Panchayat of Wayanad district, Kerala

Worked with Jan Jagaran Shakti Sangathan Araria, for livelihood

promotion of most marginalized sections of society, did padyatra,

participated in community awareness programs and nukkar nataks,

mobilized dalit and tribal communities for MNREGS, other rights/

entitlement in Kosi region, Bihar

MD Arif Nizam28 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



: :

B.A. Economics, Political Science, SociologyM.A. Development


Field Exposure

•

•

•

Studied changing patterns of livelihood of Irulas tribe in Nilgiris


Explored social and commercial impact of Eco Femme in the field of

menstrual practices. Interpreted primary data on product testing of cloth

washable pads in four districts of Tamil Nadu


Bangalore

N.S. Abhilasha22 years




: :

B .Com.M.B.A. M.A. Development

13 Months in IT24 Months in Health sector73 Months in an NGO

English, Hindi,TeluguEnglish, Hindi,Telugu

Field Exposure

•

•

Studied the daily life of tribals in Singavaram village, Andhra Pradesh

facilitated by LAYA

Studied how watershed development programmes try to bring the best

possible balance in the environment and livelihood support

interventions in Rachamallapadu village at SEEDS organisation, Guntur,

Andhra Pradesh

Naga Sai Krishna Sonthi31 years



: :

B. Com.M. Com.M.A. Development


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in tribal village Mettukkal, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu to understand

their lives and challenges

Conducted outreach programme, assisted in forming self - help group to

provide craft - based livelihood training, assisted in YACT fellowship and

conducted origami workshop for underprivileged children at Happy

Hands Foundation, Delhi

Neeru Yadav22 years



B. Com. (Hons.)M.A. Development


: :

Field Exposure

•

•

Field immersion in a tribal village of Andhra Pradesh. Observed social,

political and economic aspects of people

Studied the use of hospitalization services under Rashtriya Swasthya

Bima Yojna (RSBY) by beneficiaries in Moradabad, Rampur and Bareilly

districts of Uttar Pradesh

Neeraj Kumar23 years

Background

Background

Background

Background





: :

B.Sc. Physical ScienceM.A. Development

9 months in rural development NGO 2 months on single women issues

English, Hindi, MaithiliEnglish, Hindi, Maithili

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Worked with the fishermen community of Velsao, Goa to understand

their changing livelihood and ecology due to industrialization

Worked with Vimochana and Parihar, Bangalore on women’s issues

related to domestic violence

Studied single women issues at Centre for Equity Studies, Delhi

Nirupama Das22 years




: :

B.Sc. BiotechnologyM.A. Development

12 months as copy editor 42 months in ITES sector

English, Hindi, Kannada, MarathiEnglish, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi

Field Exposure

•

•

Understanding living conditions and challenges faced by tribal

community in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh facilitated by LAYA

Foundation

Study of processes of alternate livelihoods for women and seed

conservation with the objective to understand these interventions and to

develop an operations manual for a livelihood project

Nishanth Chavan27 years



: :

B.B.M.M.A. Development

English, Hindi, KannadaEnglish, Hindi, Kannada

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Understanding the livelihood of flower vendors and village communities

Studied the rural nature of slums in the urban areas

Worked with Alternative Law Forum on the state of infrastructure in

Anganwadis

Nishita Khajane22 years


Prior experience•

•


: :


8 months with children of

Sacred Heart school, Mumbai3 months with channel V


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a potter’s community in Karakurichi, Tamil Nadu. A brief

analysis of three other communities was made – a palm - weavers

community, an agricultural community and a coconut fibre community

on the way to Karakurichi

Interned with ChildLine India Foundation for an outreach project to

create awareness amongst school children about sexual abuse

Nicolette D’Souza Charles Bernadette21 years

Background

Background

Background

Background




: :


2 months in retail sector2 months in banking


Field Exposure

•

•

•

Studied a displaced Gond tribal community in Lehrikol, Madhya Pradesh -


Observed child rights issues at the Child Rights Trust, Bangalore

Studied the teacher incentives programme which included writing a

policy review for Centre for Civil Society on the effectiveness of

performance based pay in increasing student learning outcomes

Nishtha Bhawalpuria22 years


Prior experience•


: :


48 months with under - privileged

children & led a volunteer group

English, Hindi, NorwegianEnglish, Hindi, Norwegian

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a tribal community and studied a village project facilitated

by LAYA Foundation, Singhavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Surveyed and understood the lifestyle of migrant and non - migrant rag-

pickers under Ummeed project in church of North India Social Service

Institute, Nagpur

Pallavi Bhelwa23 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Entrepreneurship and Office managementM.A. Development

5 months in the social sector


Field Exposure

•

•

Studied different aspects of the lives of a potter community including

health, education, livelihood etc. in the village of Karukurichi, Tamil Nadu

- facilitated by Covenant Centre for Development

Enhanced understanding about gender responsive budgeting and also

analysed the higher education policies with a gender lens at UN Women,

Delhi

Prachi Bahel23 years




: :

B.S.W. Rural DevelopmentM.A. Development

22 months in NGOs and open community2 months in government organisation72 months as a volunteer with

Samar youth organisation

English, Hindi, MarathiEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Visited Velsao Dando village to understand the livelihood, health,

environmental challenges, developmental perspective of the tribes,

fisherman communities and migrant labour etc.

Worked with JJSS trade union / organisation to understand the different

interventions in the field at non-government organisation, over the

landless labourers, migrants, old age pension schemes, Mahatma

Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA),

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), mid - day meal and also

worked with children and education system in village

Poojakumari23 years

Background

Background

Background

Background





: :

B.Sc. Physical ScienceM.A. Development

9 months in rural development NGO 2 months on single women issues

English, Hindi, MaithiliEnglish, Hindi, Maithili

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Worked with the fishermen community of Velsao, Goa to understand

their changing livelihood and ecology due to industrialization

Worked with Vimochana and Parihar, Bangalore on women’s issues

related to domestic violence

Studied single women issues at Centre for Equity Studies, Delhi

Nirupama Das22 years




: :

B.Sc. BiotechnologyM.A. Development

12 months as copy editor 42 months in ITES sector

English, Hindi, Kannada, MarathiEnglish, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi

Field Exposure

•

•

Understanding living conditions and challenges faced by tribal

community in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh facilitated by LAYA

Foundation

Study of processes of alternate livelihoods for women and seed

conservation with the objective to understand these interventions and to

develop an operations manual for a livelihood project

Nishanth Chavan27 years



: :

B.B.M.M.A. Development

English, Hindi, KannadaEnglish, Hindi, Kannada

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Understanding the livelihood of flower vendors and village communities

Studied the rural nature of slums in the urban areas

Worked with Alternative Law Forum on the state of infrastructure in

Anganwadis

Nishita Khajane22 years


Prior experience•

•


: :


8 months with children of

Sacred Heart school, Mumbai3 months with channel V


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a potter’s community in Karakurichi, Tamil Nadu. A brief

analysis of three other communities was made – a palm - weavers

community, an agricultural community and a coconut fibre community

on the way to Karakurichi

Interned with ChildLine India Foundation for an outreach project to

create awareness amongst school children about sexual abuse

Nicolette D’Souza Charles Bernadette21 years

Background

Background

Background

Background




: :


2 months in retail sector2 months in banking


Field Exposure

•

•

•

Studied a displaced Gond tribal community in Lehrikol, Madhya Pradesh -


Observed child rights issues at the Child Rights Trust, Bangalore

Studied the teacher incentives programme which included writing a

policy review for Centre for Civil Society on the effectiveness of

performance based pay in increasing student learning outcomes

Nishtha Bhawalpuria22 years


Prior experience•


: :


48 months with under - privileged

children & led a volunteer group

English, Hindi, NorwegianEnglish, Hindi, Norwegian

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a tribal community and studied a village project facilitated

by LAYA Foundation, Singhavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Surveyed and understood the lifestyle of migrant and non - migrant rag-

pickers under Ummeed project in church of North India Social Service

Institute, Nagpur

Pallavi Bhelwa23 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Entrepreneurship and Office managementM.A. Development

5 months in the social sector


Field Exposure

•

•

Studied different aspects of the lives of a potter community including

health, education, livelihood etc. in the village of Karukurichi, Tamil Nadu

- facilitated by Covenant Centre for Development

Enhanced understanding about gender responsive budgeting and also

analysed the higher education policies with a gender lens at UN Women,

Delhi

Prachi Bahel23 years




: :

B.S.W. Rural DevelopmentM.A. Development

22 months in NGOs and open community2 months in government organisation72 months as a volunteer with

Samar youth organisation


Field Exposure

•

•

Visited Velsao Dando village to understand the livelihood, health,

environmental challenges, developmental perspective of the tribes,

fisherman communities and migrant labour etc.

Worked with JJSS trade union / organisation to understand the different

interventions in the field at non-government organisation, over the

landless labourers, migrants, old age pension schemes, Mahatma

Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA),

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), mid - day meal and also

worked with children and education system in village

Poojakumari23 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•Languages known• Spoken• Written

: :

B.Sc. Computer ApplicationsM.Sc. Mass Communication M.A. Development

36 months in water and sanitation


Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Analysed the sustainability and viability of irrigation projects in India

Immersion in a Muslim and a Gond community – studied villages

surrounding Satwas, Madhya Pradesh

Observed and analysed Vajpayee Arogyashree Health Insurance scheme

with a law and governance perspective

Project on Urban livestock in Bangalore

Prateek24 years


Prior experience•

••


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Rural DevelopmentM.A. Development

6 months in rural areas of Maharashtra and 1

month in understanding the issues of Kashmir as

part of bachelor’s course requirement.5 months in NGO 6 months volunteered with DRISTI (School for

visually impaired and blind girls)


Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

•

Immersion with the Irula Tribal community of Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve


Analysed the effectiveness of Karnataka Guarantee of Services to Citizens

Act, 2011 (SAK ALA)

Accessed the journey of Paper by studying the Paper Kabad Industry in

Bangalore

Studied the Juvenile Justice System and Human Rights Violation in

Kashmir, engaged in conducting workshops, organising camp, advocacy

and documentation for the same

Worked for vocational training programme with Jan Sikshan Sansthan

(MHRD) at Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir

Priya Singh21 years



: :

B.Com. (Hons.)M.A. Development

English, Hindi, BengaliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Observed the livelihood structure of fishermen community, observed the

migration, education level in Velsao village, Goa, supported by Goa

Foundation

Studied the lifestyle, social structure of street children. Observed the

issues that affect their health condition and their education level at

Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota (BOSCO), Bangalore

Priya Sinha24 years


•

Prior experience•


: :

B.A. English, History, Political Science Certificate course in Human RightsP.G. Diploma in Disaster and National

Security Management M.A. Development

24 months with National Cadet Corps

English, Hindi, BhojpuriEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Observed a tribal community at a village in Rajahmundry. Facilitated by

LAYA Foundation, Andhra Pradesh

Studied and analysed the structure, funding and practices of Aam Aadmi

party, Delhi and the intervention caused by the party in the political

system of India

Pradeep Agrahari22 years

Background

Background

Background

Background




: :

B.Tech. Mechanical EngineeringM.A. Development

4 months in Aluminum industry3 months in a social VC, working on disability

English, Hindi, Tamil, KannadaEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a rural community. Studied a village near Pudukkottai, Tamil

Nadu. Facilitated by Arohana Dairy Cooperative

Studied groundwater usage patterns, by farmers in Ratlam and Dewas

districts of Madhya Pradesh. The study was about management of

common property resources. Organisations include Revitalising Rainfed

Agriculture, Samaj Pragati Sahayog, Gramin Vikas Trust as part of the

National Drinking Water Security Pilot project

R. Sridhar Rao24 years



: :

B.A. (Hons.) Political ScienceM.A. Development


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a village community surviving on agriculture as the main

occupation. Observed the sociopolitical, economic and cultural set-up of

the community and studied nearby villages affected by problems such as

displacement, patriarchal set-up, lack of education and healthcare

facilities, etc. facilitated by Pehchan, Satwas, Madhya Pradesh

Interned with PRS, Delhi. Researched on the Biotechnology Regulatory

Authority of India Bill, 2013; state skill development schemes;

recommendations of various commissions on electoral reforms and

working of state legislatures

Radhika Uppal21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B. Tech. Computer ScienceM.A. Development



Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in tribal community to understand the socio - economic,

political and ecological aspects of the community in Kelichapada village

(Maharashtra). Organisation met includes Bharat Agro Industries

Foundation (BAIF)

To observe the participation of stakeholders in School Management

Committees (SMC) formed under Right to Education (RTE) Act and assess

whether better participation of parents lead to better learning outcomes

of children - facilitated by Centre Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG)

Rahul Anthwal27 years

Background

Background

Background




: :


8 months in an NGO 2 weeks of voluntary work


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a tribal community - studied tribal communities in three

villages of Dhenkanal district, Orissa - facilitated by The Foundation for

Ecological Security

Observed livelihoods for women at four blocks in Vadodara district.

Understood Self Employed Women’s Associations’ approach on holistic

development for Women. Designed brochure for Sukhi Mahila SEWA

Mandal and analysed their past activities at Self Employed Women’s

Association, Ahmedabad

Ritika Sah22 years

Background



Prior experience•Languages known• Spoken• Written

: :

B.Sc. Computer ApplicationsM.Sc. Mass Communication M.A. Development

36 months in water and sanitation


Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

Analysed the sustainability and viability of irrigation projects in India

Immersion in a Muslim and a Gond community – studied villages

surrounding Satwas, Madhya Pradesh

Observed and analysed Vajpayee Arogyashree Health Insurance scheme

with a law and governance perspective

Project on Urban livestock in Bangalore

Prateek24 years


Prior experience•

••


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Rural DevelopmentM.A. Development

6 months in rural areas of Maharashtra and 1

month in understanding the issues of Kashmir as

part of bachelor’s course requirement.5 months in NGO 6 months volunteered with DRISTI (School for

visually impaired and blind girls)


Field Exposure

•

•

•

•

•

Immersion with the Irula Tribal community of Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve


Analysed the effectiveness of Karnataka Guarantee of Services to Citizens

Act, 2011 (SAK ALA)

Accessed the journey of Paper by studying the Paper Kabad Industry in

Bangalore

Studied the Juvenile Justice System and Human Rights Violation in

Kashmir, engaged in conducting workshops, organising camp, advocacy

and documentation for the same

Worked for vocational training programme with Jan Sikshan Sansthan

(MHRD) at Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir

Priya Singh21 years



: :


English, Hindi, BengaliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Observed the livelihood structure of fishermen community, observed the

migration, education level in Velsao village, Goa, supported by Goa

Foundation

Studied the lifestyle, social structure of street children. Observed the

issues that affect their health condition and their education level at

Bangalore Oniyavara Seva Coota (BOSCO), Bangalore

Priya Sinha24 years


•

Prior experience•


: :

B.A. English, History, Political Science Certificate course in Human RightsP.G. Diploma in Disaster and National

Security Management M.A. Development

24 months with National Cadet Corps

English, Hindi, BhojpuriEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Observed a tribal community at a village in Rajahmundry. Facilitated by

LAYA Foundation, Andhra Pradesh

Studied and analysed the structure, funding and practices of Aam Aadmi

party, Delhi and the intervention caused by the party in the political

system of India

Pradeep Agrahari22 years

Background

Background

Background

Background




: :

B.Tech. Mechanical EngineeringM.A. Development

4 months in Aluminum industry3 months in a social VC, working on disability

English, Hindi, Tamil, KannadaEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a rural community. Studied a village near Pudukkottai, Tamil

Nadu. Facilitated by Arohana Dairy Cooperative

Studied groundwater usage patterns, by farmers in Ratlam and Dewas

districts of Madhya Pradesh. The study was about management of

common property resources. Organisations include Revitalising Rainfed

Agriculture, Samaj Pragati Sahayog, Gramin Vikas Trust as part of the

National Drinking Water Security Pilot project

R. Sridhar Rao24 years



: :

B.A. (Hons.) Political ScienceM.A. Development


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a village community surviving on agriculture as the main

occupation. Observed the sociopolitical, economic and cultural set-up of

the community and studied nearby villages affected by problems such as

displacement, patriarchal set-up, lack of education and healthcare

facilities, etc. facilitated by Pehchan, Satwas, Madhya Pradesh

Interned with PRS, Delhi. Researched on the Biotechnology Regulatory

Authority of India Bill, 2013; state skill development schemes;

recommendations of various commissions on electoral reforms and

working of state legislatures

Radhika Uppal21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B. Tech. Computer ScienceM.A. Development



Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in tribal community to understand the socio - economic,

political and ecological aspects of the community in Kelichapada village

(Maharashtra). Organisation met includes Bharat Agro Industries

Foundation (BAIF)

To observe the participation of stakeholders in School Management

Committees (SMC) formed under Right to Education (RTE) Act and assess

whether better participation of parents lead to better learning outcomes

of children - facilitated by Centre Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG)

Rahul Anthwal27 years

Background

Background

Background




: :


8 months in an NGO 2 weeks of voluntary work


Field Exposure

•

•

Immersion in a tribal community - studied tribal communities in three

villages of Dhenkanal district, Orissa - facilitated by The Foundation for

Ecological Security

Observed livelihoods for women at four blocks in Vadodara district.

Understood Self Employed Women’s Associations’ approach on holistic

development for Women. Designed brochure for Sukhi Mahila SEWA

Mandal and analysed their past activities at Self Employed Women’s

Association, Ahmedabad

Ritika Sah22 years

Background



Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Mass Communication and Journalism,

English Literature, Political Science• M.A. Development

3 months in an NGO • 30 months at National Service Scheme• 60 months as a violin teacher

English, Hindi, Tamil, TeluguEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

• Explored the social, cultural, economic, political and ecological spheres

harboring life in Satwas, Madhya Pradesh

• Studied displacement as a human rights issue faced by project affected

persons, Sankalp Nagar, through the Slum Rehabilitation Society,

Mumbai; designed a drainage system for Garib Nagar, Mumbai, with

Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (Urban); research on the mealybug

infestation affecting Mumbai’s raintrees at Mangrove Society of India,

Maharashtra

• Observed cases of domestic violence, attended and documented police

sensitization training and did policy research at Society for Nutrition,

Education and Health Action, Mumbai

Ritu Gopal21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.E. Computer Science and Engineering• M.A. Development

36 months in IT industry • 3 months as a volunteer

English, Hindi, TamilEnglish, Tamil

Field Exposure

• Immersion in a tribal community – studied livelihood activities of three

villages surrounding Angul town in Odisha - facilitated by Foundation for

Ecological Security

• Observed and studied groundwater regulations in Bangalore for Azim

Premji University law and governance project

• Worked as an intern for Association of deep sea going artisanal

fishermen, Nagercoil in a project identified as 'Cause and Effects of

Pollutants on Marine Environment in Thoothoor Zone’

Robin Infant Raj D.28 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology• M.A. Development


English, Hindi, UrduEnglish, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic

Field Exposure

• Observed a scheduled tribe community in the context of health services

and livelihood at LAYA Foundation, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

• Observed livelihood aspects and experiences of interventions developed

by Mahila Shakti Kendra, Assam, a self - help group federation

S. M. Sharib23 years


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. Social Work• M.A. Social work• M.A. Development

41 months in social sector

(health domain & community radio)

English, Hindi, Kannada,

MalayalamEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Exposed to major environment related challenges and health issues

emerging in the district of Wayanad, Kerala. Also understood the major

difficulties faced by the indigenous people in Wayanad

Enhanced the understanding of Organisation Development and then

explored the potential OD needs of public education system in Mandya

district of Karnataka

Reju Shaju Vazhavalil27 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Journalism and Communication• M.A. Development

20 months in Journalism • 24 months in Journalism and

media (Freelance work)• 16 months in Development

English, Hindi, Marathi, KonkaniEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

• Immersion in a Gond tribe community displaced due to Narmada Dam

project – studied livelihood, local governance, gender issues, health,

education, community living, interventions deployed by government

and NGOs at ActionAid, Madhya Pradesh

• Analysed women social entrepreneurship business model, Nahari.

Studied 8 centres, performed SWOT, prepared case studies, profitability

matrix, impact assessment. Facilitated by BAIF Development Research

Foundation, Dangs, Gujarat

Sachi Hegde25 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.B.A. Marketing• PGDBA Marketing• M.A. Development

141 months in career counseling,

programme design, operations and marketing in

training and education sector

English, Hindi, Gujarati, RajasthaniEnglish, Hindi, Gujarati

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Understanding realities and dynamics of Irula community in Nilgiris at

micro level

Documented ‘Kaigal Education and Environment Programme’ – a multi

interventions initiative by J. Krishnamurti Foundation in Kaigal Valley,

Andhra Pradesh

Interned with Janvikas, Ahmedabad. Prepared case study on their Youth

Livelihood Program and worked with initiatives for IDP and capacity

building programs for NGOs

Sangita M. Palod37 years



•


• Written

:

:

B.A. Hispanic Studies • M.A. Development

12 months with mentally challenged adults26 months teaching English and Spanish 42 months in cooking, procurement and

management teams in student co-operative24 months as college library assistant

English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi,

SpanishEnglish, Hindi, Kannada, Spanish

Field Exposure

• Immersion in potters’ community – conducted preliminary investigation

into possibilities for intervention by the Covenant Centre for

Development, Karukurichi, Tamil Nadu

• Burning as a form of domestic violence. Interacted with and observed

female patients at Victoria Hospital burns ward. Geographically and

statistically mapped the patients in 2007 and 2012 - Vimochana,

Bangalore

Sanjana Sunil Shelar23 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.P.T. • M.A. Development

60 months as a consultant physiotherapist • 54 months as a visiting faculty


Field Exposure

• Study of ecological issues, livelihood and associated problems in fishing

communities of Velsao and Cansaulim villages in Goa

• Assessment and facilitation of health programmes implemented by

Pravah on malnutrition among rural population of Deoghar district,

Jharkhand

Sarveena Sinha28 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Mass Communication and Journalism,

English Literature, Political Science• M.A. Development

3 months in an NGO • 30 months at National Service Scheme• 60 months as a violin teacher

English, Hindi, Tamil, TeluguEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

• Explored the social, cultural, economic, political and ecological spheres

harboring life in Satwas, Madhya Pradesh

• Studied displacement as a human rights issue faced by project affected

persons, Sankalp Nagar, through the Slum Rehabilitation Society,

Mumbai; designed a drainage system for Garib Nagar, Mumbai, with

Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (Urban); research on the mealybug

infestation affecting Mumbai’s raintrees at Mangrove Society of India,

Maharashtra

• Observed cases of domestic violence, attended and documented police

sensitization training and did policy research at Society for Nutrition,

Education and Health Action, Mumbai

Ritu Gopal21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.E. Computer Science and Engineering• M.A. Development

36 months in IT industry • 3 months as a volunteer

English, Hindi, TamilEnglish, Tamil

Field Exposure

• Immersion in a tribal community – studied livelihood activities of three

villages surrounding Angul town in Odisha - facilitated by Foundation for

Ecological Security

• Observed and studied groundwater regulations in Bangalore for Azim

Premji University law and governance project

• Worked as an intern for Association of deep sea going artisanal

fishermen, Nagercoil in a project identified as 'Cause and Effects of

Pollutants on Marine Environment in Thoothoor Zone’

Robin Infant Raj D.28 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology• M.A. Development


English, Hindi, UrduEnglish, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic

Field Exposure

• Observed a scheduled tribe community in the context of health services

and livelihood at LAYA Foundation, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

• Observed livelihood aspects and experiences of interventions developed

by Mahila Shakti Kendra, Assam, a self - help group federation

S. M. Sharib23 years


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. Social Work• M.A. Social work• M.A. Development

41 months in social sector

(health domain & community radio)

English, Hindi, Kannada,

MalayalamEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

•

•

Exposed to major environment related challenges and health issues

emerging in the district of Wayanad, Kerala. Also understood the major

difficulties faced by the indigenous people in Wayanad

Enhanced the understanding of Organisation Development and then

explored the potential OD needs of public education system in Mandya

district of Karnataka

Reju Shaju Vazhavalil27 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Journalism and Communication• M.A. Development

20 months in Journalism • 24 months in Journalism and

media (Freelance work)• 16 months in Development

English, Hindi, Marathi, KonkaniEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

• Immersion in a Gond tribe community displaced due to Narmada Dam

project – studied livelihood, local governance, gender issues, health,

education, community living, interventions deployed by government

and NGOs at ActionAid, Madhya Pradesh

• Analysed women social entrepreneurship business model, Nahari.

Studied 8 centres, performed SWOT, prepared case studies, profitability

matrix, impact assessment. Facilitated by BAIF Development Research

Foundation, Dangs, Gujarat

Sachi Hegde25 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.B.A. Marketing• PGDBA Marketing• M.A. Development

141 months in career counseling,

programme design, operations and marketing in

training and education sector

English, Hindi, Gujarati, RajasthaniEnglish, Hindi, Gujarati

Field Exposure

•

•

•

Understanding realities and dynamics of Irula community in Nilgiris at

micro level

Documented ‘Kaigal Education and Environment Programme’ – a multi

interventions initiative by J. Krishnamurti Foundation in Kaigal Valley,

Andhra Pradesh

Interned with Janvikas, Ahmedabad. Prepared case study on their Youth

Livelihood Program and worked with initiatives for IDP and capacity

building programs for NGOs

Sangita M. Palod37 years



•


• Written

:

:

B.A. Hispanic Studies • M.A. Development

12 months with mentally challenged adults26 months teaching English and Spanish 42 months in cooking, procurement and

management teams in student co-operative24 months as college library assistant

English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi,

SpanishEnglish, Hindi, Kannada, Spanish

Field Exposure

• Immersion in potters’ community – conducted preliminary investigation

into possibilities for intervention by the Covenant Centre for

Development, Karukurichi, Tamil Nadu

• Burning as a form of domestic violence. Interacted with and observed

female patients at Victoria Hospital burns ward. Geographically and

statistically mapped the patients in 2007 and 2012 - Vimochana,

Bangalore

Sanjana Sunil Shelar23 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.P.T. • M.A. Development

60 months as a consultant physiotherapist • 54 months as a visiting faculty


Field Exposure

• Study of ecological issues, livelihood and associated problems in fishing

communities of Velsao and Cansaulim villages in Goa

• Assessment and facilitation of health programmes implemented by

Pravah on malnutrition among rural population of Deoghar district,

Jharkhand

Sarveena Sinha28 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•


: :

B.Com. • PGDBA Human Resources• M.A. Development

38 months in the corporate sector• 91 months in different NGOs

English, Hindi, Telugu, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

• Field immersion in a tribal hamlet in Kotagiri facilitated by Keystone

Foundation

• Conducting a research on two lake systems in Bangalore to understand

the impacts of urbanisation and changes in weather patterns on lake use,

as well as to assess the changes in governance mechanisms over time

and people’s perception of institutional responsiveness

Seema Mundoli35 years


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. Economics• M.A. Development

1 month in an NGO

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tulu,

TamilEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam

Field Exposure

• Immersion for 10 days in a Gond community; observed the impacts of

displacement in Lehrikol village, Madhya Pradesh

• Interned with Gramshree Trust, Ahmedabad. Worked with women,

children and traditional artisans in Gujarat

Sethulakshmi Vinayan21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering• M.A. Development

2 months in NGO sector• 11 months in chemical industry


Field Exposure

• Explored the socio - economic, cultural, political and ecological aspects of

Satwas, Madhya Pradesh

• Studied mangroves and mealy bug infection in rain trees in Mumbai

through Mangrove Society of India

• Assisted ‘Slum Rehabilitation Society’ in rehabilitation intervention of

‘Project Affected Persons’ in transit camps and ‘Youth for Unity and

Voluntary Action’ for effective drainage system for slums

Shahzeb Yamin25 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. Sociology• M.A. Development

2 months in Development


Field Exposure

• Observed the livelihood, health, socio - economic and environmental

challenges faced by tribal communities in Singavaram and other

adjoining villages of Andhra Pradesh - facilitated by LAYA Foundation

• Studied the fisheries sector across three regions in West Bengal under the

overview of microfinance initiatives – analysed the scope, scale,

problems and future needs of the sector - facilitated by Bandhan

Financial Services Private Limited

Sayantani Mukherjee22 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. English, French• M.A. Development

24 months in NGO sector

English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil,

Oriya, Spanish, FrenchEnglish, Hindi, Oriya, French

Field Exposure

• Immersed with Juang and Gond tribal communities and studied their

livelihood patterns in villages of Dhenkanal, Odisha - facilitated by the

Foundation of Ecological Security, Angul

• Understanding the work done in the field of anti - human trafficking, from

investigation to rehabilitation at Justice and Care, in Kolkata, as an after

care worker

Sharanya Das24 years


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. (Hons.) Economics• M.A. Development

24 months experience in NGO sector

English, Hindi, Rajasthani,

NepaliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

• Immersion in a Gond village in Madhya Pradesh displaced by

construction of the Barghi Dam, facilitated by ActionAid

• Observed sexual minorities’ rights issues in Karnataka in association with

‘Sangama’, Bangalore

• Interned with ‘Society for Community Health, Awareness, Research and

Action’ for a study on regulation of medical service providers in

preventing medical accidents

Shivranjana Rathore22 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Sociology• M.A. Development

12 months with NGOs in education, health

and advocacy• 6 months as content writer• 3 months with Mumbai Mirror

English, Hindi, Marathi, KannadaEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

• Immersion with the tribal communities in Dhenkanal district in Orissa to

understand their livelihood options - facilitated by the Foundation for

Ecological Security

• Helped establish a production unit to provide livelihood options for

rescued victims of human trafficking as an after care worker with Justice

and Care, Kolkata

Shreya Bhat21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.Sc. Computer Science• M.A. Development

168 months in IT industry• 12 months as trainer• 12 months as Operations Head

English, Kannada, Hindi, TamilEnglish, Kannada

Field Exposure

• Observed a potters’ community in Tirunelveli district - facilitated by

Covenant Centre for Development

• Field projects to understand the governance structure of some e-

governance initiatives of Karnataka state (Nemmadi Kendras, Sakala)

• Stakeholder analysis for a private company intending to establish

diagnostic centres at Tier III towns in Tamil Nadu

N.R. Shrish37 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•


: :

B.Com. • PGDBA Human Resources• M.A. Development

38 months in the corporate sector• 91 months in different NGOs

English, Hindi, Telugu, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

• Field immersion in a tribal hamlet in Kotagiri facilitated by Keystone

Foundation

• Conducting a research on two lake systems in Bangalore to understand

the impacts of urbanisation and changes in weather patterns on lake use,

as well as to assess the changes in governance mechanisms over time

and people’s perception of institutional responsiveness

Seema Mundoli35 years


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. Economics• M.A. Development

1 month in an NGO

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tulu,

TamilEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam

Field Exposure

• Immersion for 10 days in a Gond community; observed the impacts of

displacement in Lehrikol village, Madhya Pradesh

• Interned with Gramshree Trust, Ahmedabad. Worked with women,

children and traditional artisans in Gujarat

Sethulakshmi Vinayan21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering• M.A. Development

2 months in NGO sector• 11 months in chemical industry


Field Exposure

• Explored the socio - economic, cultural, political and ecological aspects of

Satwas, Madhya Pradesh

• Studied mangroves and mealy bug infection in rain trees in Mumbai

through Mangrove Society of India

• Assisted ‘Slum Rehabilitation Society’ in rehabilitation intervention of

‘Project Affected Persons’ in transit camps and ‘Youth for Unity and

Voluntary Action’ for effective drainage system for slums

Shahzeb Yamin25 years


Prior experience•


: :


2 months in Development


Field Exposure

• Observed the livelihood, health, socio - economic and environmental

challenges faced by tribal communities in Singavaram and other

adjoining villages of Andhra Pradesh - facilitated by LAYA Foundation

• Studied the fisheries sector across three regions in West Bengal under the

overview of microfinance initiatives – analysed the scope, scale,

problems and future needs of the sector - facilitated by Bandhan

Financial Services Private Limited

Sayantani Mukherjee22 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. English, French• M.A. Development

24 months in NGO sector

English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil,

Oriya, Spanish, FrenchEnglish, Hindi, Oriya, French

Field Exposure

• Immersed with Juang and Gond tribal communities and studied their

livelihood patterns in villages of Dhenkanal, Odisha - facilitated by the

Foundation of Ecological Security, Angul

• Understanding the work done in the field of anti - human trafficking, from

investigation to rehabilitation at Justice and Care, in Kolkata, as an after

care worker

Sharanya Das24 years


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. (Hons.) Economics• M.A. Development

24 months experience in NGO sector

English, Hindi, Rajasthani,

NepaliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

• Immersion in a Gond village in Madhya Pradesh displaced by

construction of the Barghi Dam, facilitated by ActionAid

• Observed sexual minorities’ rights issues in Karnataka in association with

‘Sangama’, Bangalore

• Interned with ‘Society for Community Health, Awareness, Research and

Action’ for a study on regulation of medical service providers in

preventing medical accidents

Shivranjana Rathore22 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Sociology• M.A. Development

12 months with NGOs in education, health

and advocacy• 6 months as content writer• 3 months with Mumbai Mirror

English, Hindi, Marathi, KannadaEnglish, Hindi, Marathi

Field Exposure

• Immersion with the tribal communities in Dhenkanal district in Orissa to

understand their livelihood options - facilitated by the Foundation for

Ecological Security

• Helped establish a production unit to provide livelihood options for

rescued victims of human trafficking as an after care worker with Justice

and Care, Kolkata

Shreya Bhat21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.Sc. Computer Science• M.A. Development

168 months in IT industry• 12 months as trainer• 12 months as Operations Head

English, Kannada, Hindi, TamilEnglish, Kannada

Field Exposure

• Observed a potters’ community in Tirunelveli district - facilitated by

Covenant Centre for Development

• Field projects to understand the governance structure of some e-

governance initiatives of Karnataka state (Nemmadi Kendras, Sakala)

• Stakeholder analysis for a private company intending to establish

diagnostic centres at Tier III towns in Tamil Nadu

N.R. Shrish37 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•


: :

B.Com.• M.A. Development

24 months in Chartered Accountancy• 12 months volunteered with youth

activism NGO and animal rescue


Field Exposure

• Study of Juang and Gond tribals socio - economic conditions in Orissa,

facilitated by Foundation for Ecological Security

• Surveyed drought-prone grasslands in Maharashtra - with CWS / ATREE

• Urban ecology - Problem of free - ranging dogs

• Forest conservation politics and state - tribal conflict in Melghat Tiger

reserve and Betul - Khandwa reserve forests, Madhya Pradesh

• Interned with India Water Portal, Bangalore

Siddhant Nowlakha24 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.H.M.• M.A. Development

88 months in corporate banking• 30 months in education• 3 months in disaster management• 8 weeks in community management • 4 weeks in koala ecology and urban

management • 4 weeks understanding local

culture in Ladakh

Hindi, English, BengaliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

• Immersion with the Irula tribal community in the Nilgiris Biosphere

Reserve

• Observed projects related to traditional water management systems, like

artificial glaciers, and their inter linkages with education, livelihood and

socio - politics in Ladakh. Capacity building of local youth and children

(teaching and leadership sessions) in Ladakh

Siddharth Bose35 years



: :

B.A. Journalism• M.A. Development

English, Hindi, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam

Field Exposure

• Immersion studying ecological impacts and livelihood pursuits of Juang

and Gond tribes of Angul and Dhenkanal districts of Orissa, facilitated by


• Conducted a study on the prevalence of Human - Elephant conflicts in

Sonitpur, Assam, studying its destructive bearing on local agricultural

communities from developmental perspective - facilitated by Mahila

Shakti Kendra, Assam

Somesh S. Menon21 years



: :



Field Exposure

• Immersion with tribal community in Thane district of Maharashtra -

facilitated by BAIF Development Research Foundation

• Executed case study on ground water in Kolar region in close

coordination with Harbauer India Pvt. Ltd. and GIZ, Bangalore, Indo

German Partnership (IGEP) Programme

Shruti Srivastava23 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Psychology, Sociology• M.A. Development

6 weeks at Watershed Organisation Trust

(WOTR)• 12 months volunteered with Childline• 4 weeks at Yuva Parivartan• 100+ hours teaching at a girls orphanage• 4 weeks teaching at Precious Special needs

school

English, Hindi, MarathiEnglish, Hindi, French

Field Exposure

• Immersion which involved exploring the life of Irula tribe in Nilgiris

Biosphere Reserve, facilitated by Keystone Foundation

• Internship with Pradan to understand the working of women’s self - help

groups for livelihood and gender issues in tribal villages of Betul and

Hoshangabad districts

Sonakshi S. Anand21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Sociology, Economics • M.A. Development

48 months at Xavier’s Resource Centre for

Education

English, Hindi, Sindhi, FrenchEnglish, Hindi, French

Field Exposure

• Studied Gond tribals through the sociological lens and understood the

effects of displacement due to construction of the dams - facilitated by

ActionAid, at Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh

• Studied life patterns of urban poor and developed a curriculum for

gender sensitisation among kids aged 9-12 years for Govandi slum

children at Apnalaya, Mumbai

Sonya Haresh Ochaney22 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A.• M.A. Development

20 months in computer hardware

sales and service• 51 months in Microfinance industry

English, Hindi, BengaliEnglish, Bengali

Field Exposure

• Studied livelihood and associated problems in fishing communities of

Cansaulim village in Goa along with review of related policies

• Observed livelihood promotion in tribal blocks in Nawarangpur and

Koraput districts of Orissa, through cooperatives promoted by Harsha

Trust. This includes agro co - operative supported by National Bank for

Agriculture and Rural Development and poultry co-operative supported

by Integrated Tribal Development Agency

Subhradip Sur Choudhury30 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Political Science• M.A. Development

3 months in education and

employability training• 5 months in module planning for

online English learning programme


Field Exposure

• Immersion in various villages of Satwas, Madhya Pradesh, facilitated by

Pahchan

• Studied migratory labour and its relationship with industrial work in

Delhi, facilitated by Indian Council of Social Science Research.

Documented and compared different migrant populations in two areas,

their relationship with the work they are engaged with and different

spaces that they work and live in

Sukrit Nagpal22 years

Background

Background

Background

Background



Prior experience•


: :


24 months in Chartered Accountancy• 12 months volunteered with youth

activism NGO and animal rescue


Field Exposure

• Study of Juang and Gond tribals socio - economic conditions in Orissa,

facilitated by Foundation for Ecological Security

• Surveyed drought-prone grasslands in Maharashtra - with CWS / ATREE

• Urban ecology - Problem of free - ranging dogs

• Forest conservation politics and state - tribal conflict in Melghat Tiger

reserve and Betul - Khandwa reserve forests, Madhya Pradesh

• Interned with India Water Portal, Bangalore

Siddhant Nowlakha24 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.H.M.• M.A. Development

88 months in corporate banking• 30 months in education• 3 months in disaster management• 8 weeks in community management • 4 weeks in koala ecology and urban

management • 4 weeks understanding local

culture in Ladakh

Hindi, English, BengaliEnglish, Hindi

Field Exposure

• Immersion with the Irula tribal community in the Nilgiris Biosphere

Reserve

• Observed projects related to traditional water management systems, like

artificial glaciers, and their inter linkages with education, livelihood and

socio - politics in Ladakh. Capacity building of local youth and children

(teaching and leadership sessions) in Ladakh

Siddharth Bose35 years



: :

B.A. Journalism• M.A. Development

English, Hindi, MalayalamEnglish, Hindi, Malayalam

Field Exposure

• Immersion studying ecological impacts and livelihood pursuits of Juang

and Gond tribes of Angul and Dhenkanal districts of Orissa, facilitated by


• Conducted a study on the prevalence of Human - Elephant conflicts in

Sonitpur, Assam, studying its destructive bearing on local agricultural

communities from developmental perspective - facilitated by Mahila

Shakti Kendra, Assam

Somesh S. Menon21 years



: :



Field Exposure

• Immersion with tribal community in Thane district of Maharashtra -

facilitated by BAIF Development Research Foundation

• Executed case study on ground water in Kolar region in close

coordination with Harbauer India Pvt. Ltd. and GIZ, Bangalore, Indo

German Partnership (IGEP) Programme

Shruti Srivastava23 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Psychology, Sociology• M.A. Development

6 weeks at Watershed Organisation Trust

(WOTR)• 12 months volunteered with Childline• 4 weeks at Yuva Parivartan• 100+ hours teaching at a girls orphanage• 4 weeks teaching at Precious Special needs

school

English, Hindi, MarathiEnglish, Hindi, French

Field Exposure

• Immersion which involved exploring the life of Irula tribe in Nilgiris

Biosphere Reserve, facilitated by Keystone Foundation

• Internship with Pradan to understand the working of women’s self - help

groups for livelihood and gender issues in tribal villages of Betul and

Hoshangabad districts

Sonakshi S. Anand21 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Sociology, Economics • M.A. Development

48 months at Xavier’s Resource Centre for

Education

English, Hindi, Sindhi, FrenchEnglish, Hindi, French

Field Exposure

• Studied Gond tribals through the sociological lens and understood the

effects of displacement due to construction of the dams - facilitated by

ActionAid, at Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh

• Studied life patterns of urban poor and developed a curriculum for

gender sensitisation among kids aged 9-12 years for Govandi slum

children at Apnalaya, Mumbai

Sonya Haresh Ochaney22 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A.• M.A. Development

20 months in computer hardware

sales and service• 51 months in Microfinance industry

English, Hindi, BengaliEnglish, Bengali

Field Exposure

• Studied livelihood and associated problems in fishing communities of

Cansaulim village in Goa along with review of related policies

• Observed livelihood promotion in tribal blocks in Nawarangpur and

Koraput districts of Orissa, through cooperatives promoted by Harsha

Trust. This includes agro co - operative supported by National Bank for

Agriculture and Rural Development and poultry co-operative supported

by Integrated Tribal Development Agency

Subhradip Sur Choudhury30 years


Prior experience•


: :

B.A. (Hons.) Political Science• M.A. Development

3 months in education and

employability training• 5 months in module planning for

online English learning programme


Field Exposure

• Immersion in various villages of Satwas, Madhya Pradesh, facilitated by

Pahchan

• Studied migratory labour and its relationship with industrial work in

Delhi, facilitated by Indian Council of Social Science Research.

Documented and compared different migrant populations in two areas,

their relationship with the work they are engaged with and different

spaces that they work and live in

Sukrit Nagpal22 years

Background

Background

Background

Background


Prior experience•

Languages known

• Spoken• Written

: :


12 months in curriculum development

(voluntary)

Tamil, English, MalayalamTamil, English

Field Exposure

• Understood socio - economic and livelihood intervention by BAIF

Development Research Foundation in Jawahar, Thane

• Assessed the effectiveness of Karnataka Guarantee of Services to Citizens

Act, 2011 (SAKALA) through different parameters

• Attempted to find a sustainable livelihood option for women in

Kalpakancherry Panchayat, Malappuram, Kerala, by understanding their

local conditions

Vaishnavi C.21 years


Prior experience•


• Written

:

:

B.A. Psychology, English, Economics• B.Ed.• M.A. Development

96 months in teaching (including

72 months as Headmistress) in school for

underprivileged

English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil,

TeluguEnglish, Hindi, Kannada

Field Exposure

• Worked as an independent group and studied livelihood of vendors on

trains between K.R. Puram and Kuppam and their efficacy as providers of

a much needed service to a specific section of consumers

• Worked with BOSCO in analysing the patterns of child labour and the

relation between working children living on the streets and substance

abuse

Uma R.Maheswari45 years

Background

Background

64 University Placement Brochure | 65

Information for organisations participating in placements

The University has a Placement cell where students play the lead role. The cell is guided by faculty and members

of the Foundation across the country and has a dedicated support team for efficient administration. The

Placement cell works with potential employers from different sectors to understand their recruitment needs,

analyze them and create opportunities for students, through both on-campus and off-campus placements.

Placement support is provided to all students for career opportunities in government, industry, NGOs multi -

lateral agencies and other organisations that work in education and development.

For purposes of better planning and facilitation of interested recruiters on campus, the placement process is

divided into two parts:

1. RegistrationOrganisations who are interested in meeting our students with the view of recruiting them should register

themselves by filling up the details required on the Placement form and send it to our Placement cell by

December 15th, 2013.

Subsequently, we will identify mutually convenient dates for pre - placement talks (PPT) and other

recruitment processes on priority.

2. Pre-placement talk and subsequent recruitment process A. Participating organisations will be given specific dates for pre placement talks and recruitment process on

mutually convenient dates. The recruitment process would be organised on the Azim Premji University

campus at Pixel Park, B Block, PES Institute of Technology Campus, Electronic City, Hosur Road (Beside NICE

Road), Bangalore - 560 100.

B. Participating organisations are encouraged to provide clear details of the role, location and salary to the

University and students, in the registration form and during the pre-placement talks and interviews. This

would help the students in making informed choices and hence reduce drop outs after an offer is made.

Guidelines for participating organisationsA. The recruitment process will commence from January 20th, 2014 and continue up to April, 2014.

B. Participating organisations, institutions and agencies while registering are requested to inform the

Placement cell about the following:

i. Roles available within the organisation with corresponding job descriptions, salary and location.

ii. Nature of the selection processes, tests, stages and the tentative time duration that would be required to

conduct the whole process.

iii. Information on the recruitment team that would be visiting Azim Premji University campus (number and

composition).

iv. Any special requirements that need facilitation for the smooth running of this process.

C. The list of selected students must be confirmed within one working day of completion of the campus

interviews. To facilitate this, it is preferable that key decision makers are part of the campus recruitment

process. This will facilitate faster decision making.

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