Medha Garg
Policy & Research Enthusiast
Raipur
Summary
I am a dedicated and proactive individual with a solid educational foundation in Economics. My four+ years of UPSC preparation have strengthened my analytical perspective on the Indian economy, climate change, digital transformation and its impact with key insights into the governance process.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adaptation Cost of Climate Change
Environmental Economics Project
2020.04 - 2020.04
- Analyzed IPCC and UNFCCC reports, and approximated sectoral adaptation costs for India. The adaptation cost for India was estimated to be approximately $20 billion by 2030.
- Established impacts across agriculture, water, and energy, with agriculture and water comprising the largest share.
- Suggested adaptation policies, such as the transition to climate-resilient seeds (ICAR) and state-level water security plans.
Labour Force Gender Disparities (PLFS Data)
Stata-based Regression Study
2019.08 - 2019.08
- Estimated labor force participation odds by gender and education.
- Applied logistic regression and derived marginal effects using STATA.
Subject Matter Expert – Economics
Six Red Marbles
2019.05 - 2019.06
- Solved approximately 40 to 45 questions per day for e-learning modules.
- Promoted to Reviewer within 10 days; reviewed approximately 130 questions per day.
Education
M.A. - Actuarial Economics
Madras School Of Economics, CUTN
Chennai, India 2018.01 - 2020.01
B.A. (Honours) - Economics
Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, University of Delhi
New Delhi, India 2014.01 - 2017.01
Skills
- Data analysis using STATA and Excel
- Experienced in data visualization techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Supervision and leadership
Interests
Reading: Dan Brown, Amish Tripathi, Dominick Salvatore, Richard T Froyen, Interests: Indian Mythology, Policy Analysis, Nature Walks
COMPETITIVE EXAM AND ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
- UPSC Civil Services (CSE) – 2022 & 2023
- Cleared UPSC CSE Prelims 2022 & 2023
- Scored >270+ in Economics optional in both years (Top ~10 percentile among ~10,000 aspirants)
- Demonstrated academic excellence by maintaining top ranks throughout high school, undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Timeline
Adaptation Cost of Climate Change
Environmental Economics Project
2020.04 - 2020.04
Labour Force Gender Disparities (PLFS Data)
Stata-based Regression Study
2019.08 - 2019.08
Subject Matter Expert – Economics
Six Red Marbles
2019.05 - 2019.06
M.A. - Actuarial Economics
Madras School Of Economics, CUTN
2018.01 - 2020.01
B.A. (Honours) - Economics
Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, University of Delhi
2014.01 - 2017.01