People
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Co-founder, Jana Group
Ramesh Ramanathan is a social entrepreneur who works on urban issues in India. Prior to his social initiatives, Ramesh held leadership positions with Citibank in New York and London, in the bank’s capital markets business. Ramesh has an MS in Physics from BITS Pilani, an MBA from Yale University and a CFA from AIMR. In […]
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Co-founder, Jana Group
Swati Ramanathan is a Co-founder of Janaagraha, as well as the Founder of Jana Urban Space. Both institutions are founded with the aspiration for positive transformation in India’s cities and towns. A passionate believer that all change begins locally in neighbourhoods where people live, Janaagraha’s grassroots community work was strengthened multi-fold with the early adoption […]
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Trustee, Janaagraha
Unni Rajagopal has been associated with the organisation since inception. A rank holder in Chartered Accountancy examinations, Unni entered practice subsequent to a stint in the industry as Finance Controller of a reputed company. He is one of the founding partners of Singhvi Dev & Unni LLP – Chartered Accountants. He is a member of […]
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Trustee, Janaagraha
Dr Vivek Mansingh is a global leader, entrepreneur, author, technology visionary, innovator and mentor, currently dedicated to the pursuit of ‘Mentoring A Million.’ He frequently speaks at national and international forums on the topics of mentoring, global leadership, success, innovation, excellence, entrepreneurship, and various technologies. Currently a General Partner at YourNest Venture Capital Fund, Dr […]
GOVERNING BOARD
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Co-founder, Jana Group
Ramesh Ramanathan is a social entrepreneur who works on urban issues in India. Prior to his social initiatives, Ramesh held leadership positions with Citibank in New York and London, in the bank’s capital markets business. Ramesh has an MS in Physics from BITS Pilani, an MBA from Yale University and a CFA from AIMR. In […]
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Co-founder, Jana Group
Swati Ramanathan is a Co-founder of Janaagraha, as well as the Founder of Jana Urban Space. Both institutions are founded with the aspiration for positive transformation in India’s cities and towns. A passionate believer that all change begins locally in neighbourhoods where people live, Janaagraha’s grassroots community work was strengthened multi-fold with the early adoption […]
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Governing Board Member
Vidya Shah’s name has been synonymous with the field of Finance and has a career spanning over 20 years to mark her merit. She serves as one of the board members of Janaagraha where she offers her valuable understanding of grants and management to better the organisation’s operating system. Vidya earned an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad […]
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Governing Board Member
A retired IAS officer, S K Das served as Secretary to the Government of India. He was also a member (finance) of the Department of Space and is known today as a distinguished author. Speaking about Janaagraha, he said, “I am fascinated by how Janaagraha has emerged as a dominant voice in shaping India’s urban […]
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Governing Board Member
PKH Tharakan is a former DG and IGP of Kerala. He has also served as the Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India’s external intelligence agency. He has played a crucial role in supporting and handholding Janaagraha through some of our key programs, including Community Policing. “I was drawn to Janaagraha because I […]
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Governing Board Member
Ireena Vittal is among India’s most recognized consultants and advisors. She served as a Partner for McKinsey & Co. for 16 years. She has co-authored books on agriculture and urbanization and served government and public institutions to enable inclusive urban development and sustainable rural growth. She is also recognized as a valuable mentor for leaders […]
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Governing Board Member
Babu Jacob is one of the board members of Janaagraha. He pursued civil engineering and then joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS, Kerala cadre) in 1968. A Hubert H. Humphrey fellow, he pursued better governance by addressing gaps between policy intent and policy practice. During his 35 years of service in the government, he has […]
LEADERSHIP
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Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Srikanth steers the strategy of Janaagraha while also overseeing its operations. He is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has previously worked with Standard Chartered Bank and KPMG.
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Chief Operating Officer
Sapna has been a part of Janaagraha right from its inception in 2001. She has worked on various citizen campaigns as well as on technology-related interventions with the government. She also anchored the HR and volunteer management functions of the organisation for ten years.
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Chief Policy and Insights Officer
Anand is an architect by qualification and has studied Critical Theory. Over the last 22 years he has worked across: State & Central Govt. in Urban Development; Private sector & Consulting in Land, Infrastructure and Building; Academics and Professional Practice in Architecture & Design. Anand joins JCCD from JUST, where he has been Director-Projects for […]
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Head - Branding and Communications
Amit Gupta joined Janaagraha in March 2024 as Head of Branding and Communications in Bengaluru. He has over 18 years of work experience in the field of branding and communication. He was earlier working with Graphical House Ltd. in Glasgow, Scotland, where he served as the Director of Brand Strategy & Communication. His academic credentials […]
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Head - Research and MEL
Katie joined Janaagraha in May 2014 and currently serves as the Head of the Research & Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team. The team supports Janaagraha’s programs aimed at improving urban governance in India and possesses deep research expertise in urban Indian contexts. Their work encompasses monitoring and evaluating internal programs, thought leadership (including publications), […]
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Head - Strategy
Krishnan joined Janaagraha in September 2023 as the Head of Strategy in Bengaluru. He brings a decade of experience in public education reform, along with a brief stint in corporate banking prior to that. For over eight years, he was a key member of the leadership team at the Central Square Foundation, where he collaborated […]
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Head - Municipal Revenues
Namita Aggarwal joined Janaagraha in 2018 and currently serves as the Head of the Municipal Revenues vertical. She oversees work on municipal borrowings and municipal own-source revenues. In her role, Namita works closely with senior leadership in the union government, constitutional bodies, and market regulators, as well as with multilateral institutions and several state governments, […]
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Head - Public Finance Management
Prabhat Kumar joined Janaagraha in March 2020 and serves as the Head of the Public Finance Management (PFM) vertical at Janaagraha. In his role, Prabhat leads the advocacy, program design, and implementation efforts focused on improving inter-governmental transfers, financial planning, efficiency, and accountability in municipal spending. He works closely with union, state, and urban local […]
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Head - Environment City-Systems
Prarthana Ramesh joined Janaagraha in August 2013 and is the Head of the Environment City-Systems vertical. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Mount Carmel College and a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Law (PGDEL) from the National Law School of India University. She has held various positions at Janaagraha over the past decade, including heading the […]
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Director - State Programmes
Sajith Sukumaran joined Janaagraha in April 2024 as Director – State Programmes. He leads our efforts in Assam and Uttar Pradesh, and is based out of Guwahati, Assam. Sajith comes with close to thirty years of experience across livelihoods, cooperatives, rural and urban local governments, and water and sanitation. Prior to joining us, he served […]
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Head - Participatory Governance
Santosh Nargund joined Janaagraha in February 2022 and is currently the Head – Participatory Governance. With over two decades of experience in the civic space, he has led various advocacy and citizen campaigns aimed at promoting good governance through transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. He has effectively utilised tools such as the Right to Information […]
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Menon
Head, Civic Learning
Shivkumar Shadananan Menon joined Janaagraha in December 2014 and is the Head of the Civic Learning Program. He is sharply focused on mainstreaming 21st-century skills and active citizenship values in children and youth nationwide. He believes that Janaagraha’s mission to improve the quality of life in our cities and towns can only be sustainably achieved […]
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Head - Development
Shoumik Guha joined Janaagraha in 2021 and is the Head of the Development team. Shoumik leads Fundraising and plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the fundraising and development strategy at Janaagraha. He is responsible for driving the organisation’s overall fundraising efforts to support its mission and long-term sustainability. Before this role, Shoumik spearheaded […]
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Head – State Program (Uttar Pradesh)
Sudheendra joined Janaagraha in May 2024 as Head – State Program (Uttar Pradesh). Prior to joining Janaagraha, he was with Ernst & Young as Director in the Strategy and Transaction Practice. Sudheendra is a management graduate from the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. He comes with 20+ years of experience in transport infrastructure development […]
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Head - Municipal Law and Policy
Vachana joined Janaagraha in 2015 and currently serves as the Head of the Municipal Law and Policy vertical, with a particular focus on policy research and advocacy around decentralised urban governance. In her role, she leads the development and creation of India’s flagship report on urban governance, titled the ‘Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS)’, […]
ADVISERS
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Senior Adviser
Kesavan Srinivasan is a career civil servant and a distinguished authority in public financial management and sustainability. Currently, he serves as a Senior Adviser at Janaagraha, working in the public financial management domain. Srinivasan is a member of the International Advisory Board of Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA), an initiative jointly promoted by the […]
TEAM
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Associate Manager – Research
and MEL
Aditya Verghese currently works as Associate Manager – Researchand MEL. He joined Janaagraha in March 2022 as an Associate Manager – Public Finance, and has more than 8 years of experience in the development and private sectors. Prior to Janaagraha, he worked in public policy and governance consulting in the fields of livelihoods, public health, […]
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Associate - Municipal Law and Policy
Aishwarya R joined Janaagraha in 2021 as an intern and then became an Associate in the Municipal Law and Policy team. Aishwarya holds a Master’s in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor’s in Corporate Economics from Women’s Christian College, Chennai. She previously interned with Citizen Matters, contributing articles on civic issues. Additionally, […]
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Associate Manager - Public Finance
Alisha became a part of Janaagraha in January 2022, taking on the role of Senior Associate within the Public Finance Management Team. Holding an MSc in Financial Economics from the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune, she is a trained economist. Her professional journey includes experiences at Deloitte and the Indian Institute of […]
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Senior Associate - Environment
City-Systems
Amaresh Belagal has been working as the Senior Associate, Environment City-Systems at Janaagraha since August 2022. Amaresh earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. He has also completed his Post Graduation in Developmental Leadership from the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), […]
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Senior Associate - Content
and Communication
Anandita joined Janaagraha in Bengaluru in 2023, taking on the role of Senior Associate in the Content and Communications team. Prior to this, she was associated with Cracker and Rush as a Brand Strategist. Academically, Anandita holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Jain College, Bengaluru. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in […]
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Associate - Public Finance
Animesh Sinha joined Janaagraha in 2023 and currently works as an Associate in the Public Finance team. He assists with secondary research and quantitative analyses and contributes to writing sections of a report the team is working on. Previously, Animesh worked as an architect in Kolkata from 2016 to 2019 at multiple architectural consultancy firms. […]
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Senior Manager - Organisation
Development and Policy
Anindya’s ikigai is to tackle the most complex challenges of our time. He joined Janaagraha in December 2020 and currently serves as the Senior Manager in the Organisation Development and Policy team. Anindya leads reformative work focused on strengthening State Capacities for Improved Urban Services in Odisha. He directs a dynamic team of change-makers engaged […]
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Associate - Public Finance
Ankita Chadha joined Janaagraha in June 2023 as an Associate in Public Finance Management and is based in Bengaluru. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Psychology, and Sociology from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, and a Master’s degree in Urban Policy and Governance from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Previously, Ankita worked as […]
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Associate Manager – Civic Participation
Ankita started her journey with Janaagraha as an Associate Manager of Civic Participation in Odisha in February 2021. She brings over a decade of experience within the development sector, primarily focusing on various projects in collaboration with the Odisha Government. Her professional path includes significant roles, such as a sanitation expert at the Cuttack Municipal […]
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Manager – Public Finance
Apula Singh is a Manager in the Public Finance Management team. She joined Janaagraha in 2018 as part of the ASICS team. She thereafter worked with the Odisha government’s Housing & Urban Development Department on Municipal Strengthening reforms and led product design and project management for a performance management platform of the solid waste management […]
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Lead - Systems and Processes (Odisha)
Ashok Dash joined Janaagraha in February 2023. He holds an M.Tech in Information Technology and brings over 22 years of experience in software project management, program management in PMU/PMO, education, software development, project planning, risk management, e-governance application, solution architecture, and strategic consulting. His thematic expertise includes skill development, agriculture, food security, sanitation, education technology, […]
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Content Developer and Trainer
Ashutosh joined Janaagraha in May 2023 as a Content Developer and Trainer for the Civic Participation project in Odisha. Before his tenure at Janaagraha, he worked as a District Coordinator (Capacity Building) with the Practical Action Foundation, Odisha. Ashutosh is a B.A. graduate from Utkal University, Odisha, and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism […]
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Associate Manager – Municipal Law
and Policy
Astha Joshi works as Associate Manager – Municipal Law and Policy. She joined Janaagraha in June 2022 Associate Manager – Urban Healthcare System Reforms, with five years of experience in project management, development, and IT-Telecom. She has previously worked with Wipro Technologies across India and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. She has also worked […]
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Babu has been with Janaagraha since 2015, greeting anyone who walks through our doors and ensuring our workplace is safe and secure. Alongside his work commitments, he is a devoted husband and father. Babu attributes his tenure at Janaagraha as a catalyst for his transformation into an engaged citizen, motivating him to participate in initiatives […]
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Content - Developer and Trainer
Biswarup joined Janaagraha in April 2023 as a Content Developer and Trainer for the Civic Participation project in Odisha. Before joining Janaagraha, he worked as an Accounts Associate with the Odisha Water Academy. Biswarup holds a Master’s in Commerce from Jain University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor’s in Commerce from DAV School of Business Management, Bhubaneswar. […]
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Associate - Product (CityFinance)
Christina joined Janaagraha as an Associate – Product (CityFinance.in) in June 2024, after completing her long-term internship with the Municipal Finance team. She has a Master’s in English with Cultural Studies from Christ University, Bengaluru and a Bachelor’s from St Teresa’s College, Kerala. Before joining Janaagraha, she was working as a content associate in an […]
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Manager - PFM
Dev joined Janaagraha in January 2024 as Manager – PFM in Lucknow. Before joining Janaagraha, he was working as a Senior Management Consultant with KPMG Government Advisory Services. Dev has an MBA in Finance from Dayananda Sagar Business School, Bengaluru. He brings over 13 years of experience in government advisory and auditing. During his tenure […]
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Associate - Municipal Finance
Devansh joined Janaagraha in 2023 as an Associate in the Municipal Finance team and is based out of Delhi. His primary work focuses on municipal borrowings. Prior to joining Janaagraha, he interned with the NITI Aayog’s SDGs and Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) verticals, and with a District Administration in Punjab. He is a B.Sc. Economics […]
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Manager - Municipal Finance
Guru Ratnam assumed the role of Manager in the Municipal Finance department at Janaagraha’s Delhi office in September 2023. Before joining Janaagraha, he served as a Senior Program Manager at the Gramya Vikas Trust of the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation. Guru holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Economics from Deshbandhu College, Delhi, and […]
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Sheriff
Manager – GIS
Haji joined Janaagraha in 2013 and currently holds the position of GIS Manager in the Civic Technology program. Over the decade with the organisation, he has worked on GIS aspects for apps and websites such as I Change My City, Swachh Bharat, My City My Budget, Ward Quality Score (WQS), Biju Adarsh Colony, Amma Sahara, […]
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Associate - Municipal Finance
Hariprasad joined Janaagraha’s Cityfinance team as an Associate in Municipal Finance in June 2023, after successfully completing a long-term internship with the organisation. Based in Bengaluru, he holds a B.A. in Economics from Christian College, Chengannur, and an M.A. in Economics from the Central University of Gujarat. In his free time, he enjoys sketching, writing […]
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Project Manager - State Capacities
Harshavardhan Marripudi joined Janaagraha in May 2023 as a Project Manager in State Capacities, based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Before his tenure at Janaagraha, he served as a Team Leader (Senior Consultant) at JLL India. Harshvardhan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning from JNTU, Hyderabad, and a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from SPA, New Delhi. […]
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Senior Manager – Administration
Indukumar CT is the Senior Manager of Administration and has been associated with Janaagraha since its inception in 2001. Throughout his tenure, he has dedicated himself to the administration function. He appreciates the opportunity this role provides to interact with all the program teams. He pursued a TCH (Teacher Certificate Higher) from Venkatesha Teachers Training […]
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Manager - Civic Learning
Jithesh Pandey joined Janaagraha in 2022 as Associate Manager, Civic Learning and oversees operations and strategic partnerships, collaborating with government, donors, and other allied organisations for the program. A strong believer and advocate of organisational development, Jithesh employs the 3 P’s – people, process, and programme, emphasising that the right interventions can bring out the […]
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Senior Manager - Policy and Insights
Karthik joined Janaagraha as Senior Manager, Policy and Insights in Bengaluru in July 2023. Over the last 14 years, he has worked in the private sector on construction planning and execution and in the non-profit space on water security, natural resources management, and livelihoods across research, policy, and philanthropic organisations. Among his past engagements, Karthik […]
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Associate - Urban Policy
Kesava Balaji became a part of the Janaagraha team in July 2021, taking on the role of Urban Policy Associate. He focuses on supporting strategic opportunities and developments in Urban Governance. Kesava completed his post graduate studies at the Indian School of Public Policy in Delhi and earned his undergraduate degree in Media Studies, Economics, […]
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Associate – Software Developer
Kushal MP joined Janaagraha’s tech team as an Associate Software Developer in January 2022, following his internship with the organisation. He is an Electronics and Communications graduate from Saptagiri College of Engineering, Bengaluru. Kushal is passionate about new technologies and is determined to contribute to the nation’s development. In his free time, he enjoys riding […]
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Senior Manager - Branding
and Communications
Mahalakshmi has been with Janaagraha since 2012 and is currently the Manager of the Branding and Communications team. At Janaagraha, she has been involved in various programs and has managed stakeholder relationships in different capacities, continuously learning and sharing her good work. Mahalakshmi holds a Master’s degree in Computer Application from Madurai Kamaraj University and […]
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Associate - Civic Learning (CSAP)
Manish Kumar Singh joined Janaagraha’s Civic Learning Team in April 2023 as an Associate Civic Social Action Program (CSAP). He currently oversees the program’s district interventions and plays diverse roles within the civic learning program, including facilitation, training, and engagement with school stakeholders. His insights are shaped by his distinctive perspectives drawn from everyday life […]
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Manager Public Finance
Manisha joined Janaagraha in November 2022 as Manager, Public Finance Management (PFM) for the Odisha Project. Previously, she worked with Oxford Policy Management as a PFM Consultant in their Myanmar office. Her curiosity to see and understand how administration works in conflict-affected and fragile contexts has taken her to Jharkhand, South Sudan, and then Myanmar […]
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Manjula joined Janaagraha in 2016 and plays a crucial role in maintaining a great working environment at the office, ensuring it is hygienic and organised. She is responsible for ensuring waste is segregated and managed correctly and oversees the composting process. Colleagues unanimously agree that she makes the best coffee and tea in the city. […]
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Senior Associate - Civic Participation
Manjunath Mokashi joined Janaagraha in July 2023 as a Senior Associate, Civic Participation in Mangaluru. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Gulbarga University, Karnataka. Before joining Janaagraha, he worked as a Program Manager with the Reliance Foundation. In his free time, Manjunath enjoys reading books and magazines.
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Program Manager - Civic Participation
(Karnataka)
Manjunatha Hampapura L joined Janaagraha in 2009 and is the Program Manager for the Civic Participation Karnataka team. In this role, he engages with citizens and interacts with Elected Representatives (ERs), bureaucrats, and other government officials to advocate and liaise for increased citizen participation in local government and citizen-centric platforms like Ward Committees and Area […]
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Associate - Public Finance
Mehak joined Janaagraha in February 2023. As an Associate in the Public Finance Management team at the Lucknow office, she will be involved in research and development of systems for efficient budgeting and planning of urban infrastructure and capacity-building projects. She has a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Sunderdeep College of Architecture, Ghaziabad, and a Master’s […]
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Lead - Field Engagement and Data
Mohammad Mansoor A is the Lead for Field Engagement and Data at Janaagraha. He began his professional journey with the Jana Urban Space Foundation in 2014 as a team leader within the research team. This team conducted thorough investigations in the slums of Bengaluru as part of the Pathways to Prosperity study, in collaboration with […]
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Senior Associate - Municipal Finance
Mohammad Zuhaib serves as Senior Associate in the Municipal Finance team, based in Delhi. Prior to joining Janaagraha in February 2022, Zuhaib accumulated over two years of experience in Solid Waste Management and Sanitation projects. His notable work includes participation in the Swachh Survekshan 2021 and the Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge 2021. He completed his Master’s […]
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Senior Associate - Accounts
Naganjali is a Senior Associate with the Accounts team and is based out of Bengaluru. She has a B.Com in Finance and Accountancy from IGNOU, and is a CA final candidate with ICAI. Her prior experience includes working with Vakilsearch as a Senior Accounting and Taxation Analyst.
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Associate - Municipal Finance
Navinder joined Janaagraha as an Associate in Municipal Finance in April 2023 after completing his long-term internship with the Cityfinance team. He is based out of Bengaluru. Navinder holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Application from St. Claret’s College, Bengaluru. During his free time, he enjoys listening to music and is an amateur runner.
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Associate - Software Development
Navyashree KC joined Janaagraha as an Associate in Software Development in February 2022 after completing her internship with the organisation. She completed her engineering from Government Engineering College, Hassan, in 2012. She looks forward to achieving great things in life and is not shy about putting in the effort to do so. She enjoys listening […]
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Senior Associate - Digital Marketing
Nesar joined Janaagraha in June 2021 as an Associate in Digital Marketing. A Commerce graduate from Mangalore University, he worked at Digital Roy Academy prior to joining Janaagraha. His expertise includes online ad operations, digital marketing, graphic design, editing, and website design. Nesar is passionate about photography and frequently serves as the photographer for many […]
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Associate - Environment City-Systems
Nidhishree joined Janaagraha in August 2023 as an Associate in Environment City-Systems in Bengaluru, after successfully completing her long-term internship with the organisation. She is focused on strengthening Urban Environmental Governance in India’s cities and towns. Before her internship, she worked as a Planning and Design Executive at Elegance Enterprises. She earned her Bachelor’s degree […]
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Senior Manager - Culture and Wellbeing
Nimisha Bency joined Janaagraha in January 2019 as the Senior Manager of Culture and Well-Being. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Bangalore University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, and is a CHRM-certified HR Professional with over 18 years of experience. After spending the initial […]
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Associate - Civic Participation
Nupur Das joined Janaagraha as an Associate in the Civic Participation team in March 2021, based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Before her tenure at Janaagraha, she was employed as an analyst and data interpreter on a project centred on Non-Timber Forest Product Management and Women Empowerment within the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Communities in Odisha. Nupur completed […]
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Manager - Capacity Building
Pallavi Mishra joined Janaagraha in February 2023 and is currently the Manager of Capacity Building in Odisha. With a Bachelor’s in English Literature from Ravenshaw University and an MBA in Human Resource Management from KIIT School of Management, Pallavi started her career at Centurion University, where the skill development vertical suited her the most. From […]
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Senior Android Developer
Pattabi Raman joined Janaagraha in April 2015 and currently serves as the Senior Android Developer. He holds a B.Sc in Computer Science from Saraswathi Narayanan College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu. Before his tenure at Janaagraha, he gained experience in the Android application domain, specialising in web server interactions as well as developing offline […]
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Senior Associate - Organisational
Development
Pragya joined Janaagraha in December 2021 as an Associate in Advocacy, where she is currently engaged with the Organisational Development team involved in a project with the Odisha government to streamline public service delivery. She holds a Master’s degree in Regulatory Governance from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and a Bachelor’s degree in […]
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Associate - IT Administration
Praveen Kumar joined Janaagraha as an Associate in IT Administration in November 2023, based in Bengaluru. Prior to joining Janaagraha, he worked as a Customer Service Engineer at Run-in IT Solutions Private Limited. Praveen holds a Diploma in Computer Science Engineering from Nalanda Foundation Polytechnic in Hubballi, Karnataka. A native of Manvi, Karnataka, he enjoys […]
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Associate - Municipal Finance
Preeti Ahluwalia joined Janaagraha in August 2023 as an Associate in the Municipal Finance team in Delhi, following the successful completion of her long-term internship with the organisation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Fergusson College, Pune, and a Graduate certification in Public Policy from the Takshashila Institute. Prior to joining […]
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Associate Manager - Municipal Finance
Priya Bhattacharya joined Janaagraha as an Associate in the Municipal Finance team in April 2021. She is an MBA graduate from Xavier University Bhubaneswar (formerly XIMB), specialising in Urban Management and Governance, and also holds a Master’s in Commerce from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Additionally, she completed her B.Com from Pune University and […]
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Senior Associate - Municipal Law
and Policy
Priyanka Tibrewal joined Janaagraha in January 2022 as an Associate in the Municipal Law and Policy team. She has a rich background in research, having worked as a research intern with Safe Water Networks, where she developed strategies for the inclusion of decentralised Small Water Enterprises (SWEs) in Urban Drinking Water Plans. Additionally, she served […]
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Associate Manager - Municipal Law
and Policy
Riya joined Janaagraha as an Associate Manager – Municipal Law and Policy in June 2024. She has a Master’s in Urban Planning from NIT Calicut, and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Kerala. Before joining Janaagraha, she was working as a Research Associate with the National Institute of Urban […]
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Senior Associate - Municipal Finance
Rohit Sharma joined Janaagraha as an Associate, Municipal Finance, in July 2022 in Delhi. After completing his engineering from SRM University, Rohit’s inclination towards working on societal issues led him to take up a role with the Quality Council of India. There, he worked on flagship schemes like the Swachh Bharat Mission and Atal Bhujal […]
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Associate Manager - Human Resources
Sachin Deshpande joined Janaagraha in April 2022 as Associate Manager, Human Resources. He initially obtained a degree in Electronics Engineering from B.M.S. College of Engineering, before transitioning to Human Resource Management. After completing his Master’s degree from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, in 2014, Sachin worked with Asian Paints for over four years. In […]
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Senior Associate - Civic Participation
Samprati joined Janaagraha in March 2021 as an Associate in Civic Participation at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Her areas of interest include rural and urban poverty alleviation, water and sanitation, citizen participation, and capacity building. She holds a postgraduate degree in Development Studies from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from […]
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Associate - Organisation Development
Sayani Ghosh joined Janaagraha in October 2023 as Associate, Organisation Development in Bhubaneswar. Before joining Janaagraha, she was associated with the Poverty and Human Development Monitoring Agency, Government of Odisha, as a Program Manager. She has an M.A. in Social Work from TISS, Mumbai, and a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata. During […]
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Senior Associate - Field Engagement
and Data
Selvam joined Janaagraha in 2018 and is the Senior Associate – Field Engagement and Data within the Research and Insights team. He began his career at the Jana Urban Space Foundation in 2014 as a Team Leader in the research team. Selvam is a seasoned field executive with extensive experience in executing and supervising a […]
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Associate Manager - Municipal Finance
Shalu joined Janaagraha in July 2023 as Associate Manager in the Municipal Finance team in Delhi. She holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, and a PGP in Public Policy, Design and Management from the Indian School of Public Policy, New Delhi. She has over four years of […]
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Manager - Public Finance
Shashank joined Janaagraha as Manager in the Public Finance team at Bhubaneswar in October 2023. He brings over 10 years of experience in program management and delivery, particularly in the healthcare sector. Before joining Janaagraha, he was associated with Apollo 24|7 as Regional Head – Business and Operations. He holds an M.Sc from the University […]
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Associate Manager - IT Administration
Shibin Bhaskaran is the Associate Manager – IT Administration at Janaagraha, having joined the organisation in November 2016. He has previously worked with Wipro Technologies and Onmobile Global Ltd as Technical Support and has over 8 years of experience. At Janaagraha, he leads the Information Technology department, overseeing the IT infrastructure and cloud platforms for […]
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Manager – Civic Learning (Content)
Shivani joined Janaagraha in July 2022 as Manager, Civic Learning (iCivics) and is also the team’s go-to person for designing innovative program interventions. Prior to joining Janaagraha, she taught Economics to postgraduates at Delhi Public School. She has experience in designing curricula for learners of diverse age groups and has conducted classes on public speaking […]
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Senior Associate – Civic Participation
Shivshankar Aiholi joined Janaagraha in May 2022 and is the Senior Associate in the Civic Participation team, focusing on district interventions for Hubballi-Dharwad. He has more than two decades of experience across corporate organisations, educational institutions, competitive coaching centres, as well as print and mass media. He has previously worked with organisations such as the […]
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Manager – Municipal Finance
Shobana joined Janaagraha in June 2021 as Manager, Municipal Finance. She has over eight years of experience in IT and finance and is passionate about utilising her skills in the social sector. At Janaagraha, her primary focus is on supporting the city finance portal and its enhancements. Shobana has degrees in MBA and Masters in […]
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Senior Associate - Fundraising
and Development
Shourya joined Janaagraha as Senior Associate, Fundraising and Development in 2024 and is based out of Delhi. Shourya has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from TISS, Hyderabad, and an M.A. in Development Studies from TISS, Mumbai. Before joining Janaagraha, he was working with Project Concern International (PCI) India. During his free time, Shourya enjoys […]
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Senior Manager - Municipal Finance
Shreshtha joined Janaagraha in November 2021 and is a Senior Manager in the Municipal Own Resources and Borrowings Team. In this role, she works closely with senior leadership in the union government, as well as with state and local governments, multilateral institutions, and market regulators to drive reforms that catalyse municipal own-source revenue and borrowing. […]
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Manager - Capacity Building
Shwetha joined Janaagraha in January 2024 as Manager, Capacity Building in the Civic Participation team, based in Bengaluru. She is a law graduate and also holds a Master’s in Social Work from Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru. Before joining Janaagraha, she worked as a Technical Expert, Capacity Building with the Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society. In […]
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Pazhanivelan
Senior Manager - Civic Participation
Sivaram joined Janaagraha in March 2023 as Senior Manager, Project Management and Documentation for the Civic Participation project in Odisha. Before joining Janaagraha, he worked with the SELCO Foundation as Senior Program Manager, Knowledge. Sivaram has an integrated M.Sc in Electronic Media from the College of Engineering, Guindy – Anna University, Chennai. In his spare […]
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Associate Manager -
Organisational Development
Soham joined Janaagraha in December 2023 as Associate Manager, Organisational Development and State Capacities in Bhubaneswar. Before joining Janaagraha, he was working as a Consultant with Grant Thornton Bharat. Soham has an MA in English Literature from Jadavpur University and also from Texas A&M University, along with an MPhil in Foreign Policy from the Institute […]
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Associate - Civic Participation
Somenath Kar joined Janaagraha in November 2020 as an Associate in the Civic Participation team in Bhubaneswar, where he is involved in projects including Jaga Mission 2.0, Ward Infrastructure Index (WII), and Ward Office 2.0, among others. Before joining Janaagraha, he was associated with TATA Trusts. He is an expert in community participation, vision & […]
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Associate - Civic Participation
Subhashri Patra joined Janaagraha in January 2023 and is based in Bhubaneswar, working as an Associate in Civic Participation. She is a science graduate from Utkal University and later obtained a degree in Urban Planning and Development from IGNOU. Before joining Janaagraha, she worked with Vistara Airlines. Subhashri is an animal lover and is dedicated […]
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Senior iOS Developer
Sudhakar joined Janaagraha in November 2015 and serves as a Senior iOS Developer in the Technology Team. He graduated with a B.Pharm degree from Kakatiya University and began his career as an iOS developer at Transys Info Solutions. At Janaagraha, he has contributed to the development of various apps including Swachhata, I Change My City, […]
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Senior Associate - Fellowship
and Ecosystem Building
Suvashika joined Janaagraha in September 2021 as a Senior Associate in the Civic Participation team. She currently works as Senior Associate – Fellowship and Ecosystem Building.Suvashika completed her Civil Engineering degree at Anna University and her postgraduate degree in Planning from Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur. She is passionate about working in the governance […]
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Manager - Environment City-Systems
Swati M joined Janaagraha in October 2021 and is a Manager in the Environment City-Systems team. She likes to describe herself as a “Learner – on a learning journey in this lifetime”. She completed her Bachelor’s in Science from St. Joseph’s Arts & Science College and her Development Leadership course from the Indian School of […]
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Manager - Municipal Finance
Tanima joined Janaagraha in November 2018 and is a Manager in the Municipal Finance team. Having graduated as an engineer from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra in Biotechnology, she went on to conduct research in the fields of Cancer and Computing Science as a Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow at the University of Glasgow. She has a […]
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Senior Manager - Fundraising
and Development
Toolika joined Janaagraha as Senior Manager, Fundraising and Development in Delhi in October 2023. She brings over 13 years of experience in the areas of local self-governance, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and public policy. Before joining Janaagraha, she was associated as a Consultant with the S.M. Sehgal Foundation. She has a Post-Graduate Diploma in […]
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Associate -Community Participation
N M Varchaswini joined Janaagraha in 2022 and is an Associate in the Civic Participation team. Her primary responsibilities include interacting with citizens, government officials, and elected representatives; managing databases; conducting and generating ward committee survey reports; and organizing webinars, events, and campaigns. Varchaswini is a graduate with a Master’s degree in Public Policy from […]
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Associate - Municipal Finance
Vasu Saha joined Janaagraha in May 2023 as an Associate in Municipal Finance and is based in Delhi. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Hindu College, Delhi University, and a Master’s in Public Policy and Governance from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad. Additionally, he has earned a certificate in European […]
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Senior Associate - Administration
Velumurugan is a Senior Associate in Administration and joined Janaagraha in 2014. A Bengaluru native, Velu diligently looks into all of Janaagraha’s administrative requirements. In his spare time, Velu enjoys listening to music and was a karaoke enthusiast in his younger days.
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Lead - Front End Developer
Vijil joined Janaagraha in May 2013 and is currently the Lead Front-End Developer. Prior to joining Janaagraha, he worked with Thoughtgrid Interactive Solutions and also has 2 years of experience in User Interface development. He completed an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Kerala (Kannur). At Janaagraha, he has significantly contributed to website […]
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Associate - Environment City-Systems
Vinayasree joined Janaagraha in March 2022 as an Intern and started as an Associate in September 2022 in Environment City Systems. She holds a Master’s Degree in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Economics (Triple Major) from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. Prior to joining Janaagraha, […]
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Associate - Public Finance
Yukti joined Janaagraha in March 2023 as an Associate in Public Finance Management, based in Bhubaneswar. Before her tenure at Janaagraha, she worked as a Program Officer with Samaj Pragati Sahayog in Madhya Pradesh. She holds a Master’s degree in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and a B.A. (Hons) in Economics from Delhi University. […]
PFM FELLOWS
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PFM Fellow (Tamil Nadu)
Before joining the Fellowship, Aishwarya worked as an Urban Planner at the MOD Foundation, Bengaluru. She is currently working with the Government of Tamil Nadu out of Chennai, along with Nirupama Mohankumar. Aishwarya has a Master’s in Planning (Housing) from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. She […]
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PFM Fellow (Uttar Pradesh)
Anikha was a Senior Associate at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), before joining the Fellowship. She is also a qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in corporate consulting. She is now working with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, along with Ipshika Ghosh. Anikha has a Master’s in Public Policy from NLSIU, Bangalore and a B.Com. […]
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PFM Fellow (Punjab)
Before joining the PFM Fellowship, Anupriya was in Kurukshetra, Haryana, completing the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship. She is now working out of Chandigarh with the Government of Punjab. Anupriya has completed a certification in Public Policy and Management from IIM-Bangalore and has a B.Tech. (ECE) from Bhagat Phool Singh Women’s University, Sonipat. She likes listening […]
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PFM Fellow (Odisha)
Bhavya worked as a Consultant at KPMG before joining the Fellowship. She is working with the Government of Odisha in Bhubaneswar along with Shaivya Harit. Bhavya has an M.A. in Education from Azim Premji University and a B.Com. (Hons.) from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University. She likes to read fiction and explore […]
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PFM Fellow (Uttar Pradesh)
Ipshika is based out of Lucknow and is currently working with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, along with Anikha Ashraf. Before joining the Fellowship, she completed her M.A. in Cities and Governance from TISS, Hyderabad. She has a B.A. (Hons.) in Geography from Miranda House, Delhi University. Ipshika is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer. In her […]
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PFM Fellow (Karnataka)
Meghamala worked with the Government of Karnataka as an Executive Manager of Strategy & Operations in the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation before applying for this Fellowship. Currently, she is stationed out of Janaagraha’s headquarters in Bengaluru and is working on various initiatives of the PFM team, along with Merin Sunny. She has a Bachelor of […]
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PFM Fellow (Karnataka)
Merin was completing her Masters’ degree when she applied for this Fellowship. Before that, she had worked as an Audit & Assurance Assistant at Deloitte US-India. She is currently working out of Bengaluru on various initiatives of Janaagraha’s PFM team, along with Meghamala C. Merin earned her M.A. in Cities and Governance from TISS, Hyderabad. […]
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PFM Fellow (Tamil Nadu)
Nirupama worked as a Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow with the Government of Puducherry before joining the PFM Fellowship. She is now based in Chennai and working with the Government of Tamil Nadu, along with Aishwarya Shekar. Nirupama has completed her post-graduate programme in Infrastructure Finance, Development and Management from NICMAR University, Pune. She is a […]
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PFM Fellow (Assam)
Saumya worked as a Senior State Coordinator in the Project Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the Government of India before joining this Fellowship. She is currently stationed in Guwahati and is working with the Government of Assam along with Veronica Q Wijunamai. Saumya has a Master of Arts in […]
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PFM Fellow (Odisha)
Before joining this Fellowship, Shaivya worked for three years as a Consultant with Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. She is now working with the Government of Odisha, along with Bhavya Mittal. Shaivya has a Master of Arts in Urban Policy and Governance from TISS, Mumbai and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Hons.) from Deshbandhu College, […]
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PFM Fellow (Assam)
Veronica has worked as a Programme Officer for the Learning and Outreach Department at the National Institute of Urban Affairs. She joined the Fellowship as a part of the team in Assam, along with Saumya Jauhari. Veronica has a Master’s in Social Work from TISS Mumbai and a Bachelor’s in English from the D.M. College […]