Arunav Chowdhury
14, Bhuban Road, Uzanbazar, Guwahati
Summary
Public Policy Professional dedicated to tackling governance challenges, enhancing development cooperation, and advancing sustainable development goals. Have had an experience of working in political consultancy and election campaign management. Experienced in working with Government & Elected Officials, coupled with a proven track record of effectively leading large teams to achieve impactful results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
BTR Development Fellow
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)
06.2022 - Current
- Working with the Bodoland Pig Mission to transform traditional pig rearing practices into sustainable livelihoods: Created a database of 500 Pig Farmers in BTR, Arranged training for 100 progressive farmers and facilitated financial assistance for the farmers & Co-ordinating with two international partners - Danish Consortium of Academic Craftsmanship (DCAC) & PUM, Netherlands for Scientific Piggery Training & Setting up of a Nucleus Breeding Farm.
- Led an extensive exercise to prepare Constituency Level Development Plans for 40 Constituencies in BTR
- Prepared a report documenting the findings and analysing Department & SDG-wise achievements for the BTR Govt's 100 Days 150 Targets Programme to be submitted to the NITI Aayog.
- Conceptualised the BTR Youth Care Mission on the lines of the National Youth Policy (NYP) 2021
- Worked closely with the Department of Sports & Youth Welfare in organising the 132nd Edition of the Durand Cup in Kokrajhar
Co-Founder
Zomia Analytics
07.2021 - Current
- Managed a Co-Vid outreach campaign during the second wave of Co-Vid for the Nowgong Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, Shri. Pradyut Bordoloi
- Managed a Digital Campaign for Pradip Kumar Goyel, TMC Candidate for Ward No. 9 for the Siliguri Municipal Elections 2021 and outreached to 3,000 people daily for a 10-day campaign
- Provided the DTO, Kamrup Metro with digital marketing services to fast-track collection of pending motor vehicle taxes. Covered 15,000 defaulters and and generated a revenue of 3 Crores+ in one month for the Department.
- Conducted pre-poll surveys for the United Democratic Party & the Indian National Congress for the 2023 Meghalaya & Tripura Assembly Elections respectively.
Campaign Coordinator
Designboxed
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Lead the team for Sushmita Dev's Assam Bachao & Congress 5 Guarantees Yatra in Barak Valley, Dima Hasao, Hojai & Karbi Anglong districts, Assam. (The INC-led alliance won 10/15 seats in the Barak Valley region)
- Managed Rahul Gandhi's rallies in Sibasagar & Silchar & Priyanka Gandhi's rallies in Lakhimpur, Tezpur & Golakganj for the Assam Assembly Elections 2021
- Coordinated and planned the Jimmewar Sangrur campaign for the Former Sangrur MLA & Minister of PWD & Education in Punjab Govt, Vijay Inder Singla.
- Worked with Karnataka PCC President, DK Shivakumar on the Let Congress Vaccinate campaign.
Associate
(I-PAC) Indian Political Action Committee
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked in coordination with All India Trinamool Congress's political leadership, IT and media resources to expand digital outreach across the district & liaised with various stakeholders for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 in Malda, Dakshin Dinajpur and Uttar DInajpur Districts. (The AITC won 8/12, 3/6 & 7/9 seats in the respective districts)
- Set up, handled, mentored & guided a digital network of 200+ volunteers across the three districts
- Built coordination channels with media networks and organised periodic press meets for party leaders and members.
- Managed and ran digital media properties at district level.
JAGA Fellow
Tata Trusts
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked with the Housing and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Odisha to facilitate the implementation of the Odisha Liveable Habitat Mission/JAGA Mission in Khurda Municipality by monitoring the distribution of land rights certificates to slum dwellers. (Oversaw distribution of 804 LRCs)
- Conducted Slum profiling in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Cuttack Municipal Corporation & Berhampore Municipal Corporation and Mapping of slums in Keonjhar & Balangir Districts
- Undertook Verification on status of Land Rights Certificates (LRCs) distribution in Koraput District.
- Analyzed data on tenability of land occupied by beneficiaries.
Research Intern
Indo-Global Social Service Society, IGSSS
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Worked with the Urban Poverty Reduction Thematic Team on a report titled - "Homeless Shelters in Delhi: Social Audit Report on Problems, Status & Challenges"
Research Intern
Sammunathi USLI (Urban Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives)
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted a baseline study on a homeless community in Mithaipul area & Generated a report on homelessness in Delhi.
Co-Founder & Former Partner
QRated
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Co-Founded a Delhi based independent artist label and event management collective curating creative collaborations for North-East based musicians and bands in the Delhi NCR region.
Education
M.A - Urban Policy and Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai05.2019
B.A. (Honours) - Economics
Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
New Delhi07.2016
Skills
- Policy Research & Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Liaising
- Project Management & Implementation
- Stakeholder Management
Timeline
BTR Development Fellow
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)
06.2022 - Current
Co-Founder
Zomia Analytics
07.2021 - Current
Campaign Coordinator
Designboxed
02.2021 - 07.2021
Associate
(I-PAC) Indian Political Action Committee
05.2020 - 02.2021
JAGA Fellow
Tata Trusts
04.2019 - 04.2020
Research Intern
Indo-Global Social Service Society, IGSSS
05.2018 - 06.2018
Research Intern
Sammunathi USLI (Urban Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives)
03.2018 - 05.2018
Co-Founder & Former Partner
QRated
01.2017 - 07.2017
M.A - Urban Policy and Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
B.A. (Honours) - Economics
Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
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