Harsh N
Chennai
Summary
Motivated Research Intern with expertise in urban planning and development projects, focusing on strategic application of urban governance and policy implementation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Deepwoods iniatiatives on environment trust
Bengaluru
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive policy research on government welfare schemes, including PM-SYM and PM-JAY.
- Developed multilingual IEC materials, including posters and flowcharts for grassroots campaigns.
- Proposed strategic outreach plans utilizing SHGs and local NGOs to boost unorganized sector enrollment.
- Mapped Common Service Centers to enhance enrollment support and facilitated ward-level rollouts.
- Strengthened skills in stakeholder mapping and report writing within a non-profit policy environment.
- Gained insights into social protection frameworks and community-based implementation strategies.
Social Work Intern
Balavihar[Guild of Service]
Chennai
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted over 50 casework sessions with clients, delivering personalized interventions to effectively address individual needs and improve overall outcomes, demonstrating a strong foundation in sociology and social work.
- Facilitated group activities for more than 30 women employees, focusing on stress management techniques, resulting in a 25% increase in reported emotional well-being and satisfaction with work-life balance.
- Executed a successful Folk Arts Workshop involving interactive performances to educate over 40 differently-abled children on hygiene practices, improving awareness by 40% and contributing to social inclusion.
Research Intern
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)
Chennai
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted data collection and analysis on urban infrastructure, housing, and transportation for strategic project planning.
- Attended stakeholder meetings to gather insights and enhance community engagement in urban development.
- Supported public outreach initiatives to reinforce community involvement in urban projects.
- Assisted in planning and executing urban development projects, achieving measurable improvements in infrastructure planning.
Education
Master of social work - Community Development
Madras School of Social Work
Chennai, India04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
M.O.P. Vaishnav College For Women
Chennai, India04.2022
Skills
- Project coordination
- Literature review
- Urban planning
- Data analysis and visualization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Interpersonal communication
- Community initiatives
- Evidence-based policymaking
- QGIS proficiency
Certification
- Justice, HarvardX, 05/01/21
- International Women's health and Human rights, Stanford Online, 07/01/21
Awards
- Best Project, M.o.p.Vaishnav College for Women, 03/01/22
- Title: A Study on the Socio-Economic Strategies Used by the Economically Weaker Sections During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chennai City.
- Conducted a mixed-method study involving qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with 160 participants from economically weaker sections.
- Analysed the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on livelihood changes, coping mechanisms, and educational disruptions.
- Explored the effectiveness of government policies and schemes aimed at supporting marginalized communities during the pandemic.
- Identified key challenges faced by respondents, including significant income reductions, reliance on public distribution systems, and limited access to education and healthcare.
- Presented findings that highlight the urgent need for targeted policy interventions to support vulnerable populations in crisis situations.
Affiliations
National Cadet Corps (NCC), Army Wing Cadet – M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women
- Successfully completed ‘B’ Certificate (Grade: A) and ‘C’ Certificate (Grade: A), awarded by the NCC Directorate
- Actively participated in Annual Training Camps (ATC) and Combined Annual Training Camps (CATC)
- Represented the college at inter-collegiate NCC events and public service programs
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Deepwoods iniatiatives on environment trust
05.2025 - 06.2025
Social Work Intern
Balavihar[Guild of Service]
12.2024 - 03.2025
Research Intern
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)
02.2023 - 05.2023
Master of social work - Community Development
Madras School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
M.O.P. Vaishnav College For Women
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