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Shristi Srivastava

Development Sector Public Policy Enthusiast
Delhi

Summary

Political Science graduate with a postgraduate degree in Public Policy, driven by a profound interest in the dynamic interplay between policy and politics. Focused on leveraging evidence-based policymaking to enhance democratic institutions, promote inclusive governance, and transform political vision into tangible outcomes. Dedicated to collaborating with think tanks, political institutions, and advocacy platforms to develop solutions that are analytically robust and politically viable, with a passion for shaping policies that address India's evolving social, political, and economic challenges.

Results-driven professional with strong background in strategic planning and leadership. Expertise in team collaboration, conflict resolution, and project management ensures adaptable and reliable performance. Skilled in analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals and drive success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Core Committee Member

Lead India Learning Bridge Foundation
03.2025 - Current
  • Led the planning and prepared the framework of the organization including its area of focus, organizational frameowrk/hierarchy and power points.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop strategic plans for organizational growth and success.
  • Facilitated professional development by coordinating with the CA and the Social Media Department team

Research Intern

The Nehru Centre
12.2024 - 01.2025

Under the mentorship of Sandeep Dikshit, undertook the following -
•Tracing over a 40-year period the GSDP and NSDP state wise, including in its 16 sub categories, along with District Domestic Products, for the years available.
• Identifying and mapping out significant growth or deaccelerated growth periods, sectorally as well as regionally.

Assistant Data Analyst – Social Media Department

Indian National Congress
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • As an Assistant Data Analyst, I worked on Data Analysis and its Visual Presentation.

Fellow

Pratham Ti (An Initiative by the Office of Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Rajya Sabha)
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • In the 6 months fellowship, I worked as an intern for the office of Shrimati Phulo Devi Netam, MP, Rajya Sabha for the monsoon session for the first 3 months of the Fellowship. As an intern I worked for her speeches and researched Health and Infrastructure. For the second half of the fellowship, I had have worked with Observer Research Foundation on Strategic Studies Programme and prepared a report on titled Enhancing India - Germany and India - European Union Green Energy Partnership (with special reference to Indo – Pacific)

Public Relations and Executive Organizer

Sansad (The National Youth Parliament)
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • In my capacity I worked and administered the outreach of the event as well as executed the event.

Assistant to Qasim Farasat, Asian Regional Representative

Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC)
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • As an assistant, I helped in drafting the Asian Youth Charter and managed the work and data for Asian region of Commonwealth Youth Council. I also handled his social media and Wikipedia and looked after his organization (ISDC).

Co-Convener

Gandhi Study Circle at Kamala Nehru College
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • As a co- convener for the society I designed and executed the annual events of the society alongside other workshops and events for the members of the society.

Intern

Citizens for Public Leadership (CPL)
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Worked as a researcher for CPL’s Townhall Session. During my association I also worked as Tran scripter for the recorded audios alongside procuring data for Schools and Colleges across India.

Member

India – Japan Youth Forum
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • In my capacity as a member of the forum I worked for the several dimensions ranging from social media to research to organizing events especially Chat with the Diplomat (CWAD).

Member

India – Brazil Youth Forum
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • In my capacity as a member of the forum I worked for the several dimensions ranging from research to organizing events especially Chat with the Diplomat (CWAD).

Secretary

Global Youth KNC Chapter
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • In my capacity as a Secretary of the KNC Chapter my core responsibilities included managing, administrating and maintaining the Chapter and ensuring the smooth run of the business.

Education

Master’s - Public Policy

OP Jindal Global University
07-2025

Graduation – B.A (Hons) - Political Science

Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi
05-2021

Skills

Policy - Policy Memo; Policy Brief; Theory of Change and Action and Log Framework

Volunteering

February   1st – March 4th 2022

District Coordinator – Centre for   Global Studies

In my capacity as a District Coordinator for the   Maharajganj District for Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022, I administered the   work and activities of other surveyors who were working under me. Alongside I   also surveyed citizens from Nautanwa Constituency and later shared my   observations and reading on the Centre’s platform.

February 1st – February 6th 2020

Surveyor – Developing Countries   Research Centre

As a surveyor for the Delhi Elections 2020, I surveyed   people from Greater Kailash Colony and recorded their aspirations, views and   expectations they have from the government. I also recorded their views on   the working of the government.

January 18th – January 19th 2020

Member – Editorial Board for Sansad –   National Youth Parliament Newsletter.

Contributed and edited the Newsletter of Sansad National   Youth Parliament which was later submitted to the Honorable President of   India.

INTERVIEWS

Got Interviewed at FM Gorakhpur 90.8 on Women Empowerment and Climate Change. (https://youtu.be/BlvdgFOcQLw)

Additional Information

1) Policy Brief - Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (May 19, 2025)

2) Electoral Bond Verdict : A year later - Transparency vs Confidentiality (Mar 18, 2025)

3) Humans, Society and the Institution of Inheritance Tax: A Philosophical Debate (Feb 9, 2025)

4) Caste and Victory : Uttar Pradesh Analysis (Jan 13, 2025)

Timeline

Core Committee Member

Lead India Learning Bridge Foundation
03.2025 - Current

Research Intern

The Nehru Centre
12.2024 - 01.2025

Assistant Data Analyst – Social Media Department

Indian National Congress
12.2023 - 01.2024

Fellow

Pratham Ti (An Initiative by the Office of Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Rajya Sabha)
06.2022 - 11.2022

Public Relations and Executive Organizer

Sansad (The National Youth Parliament)
04.2022 - 04.2022

Assistant to Qasim Farasat, Asian Regional Representative

Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC)
04.2021 - 08.2021

Co-Convener

Gandhi Study Circle at Kamala Nehru College
07.2020 - 04.2021

Intern

Citizens for Public Leadership (CPL)
04.2020 - 07.2020

Member

India – Japan Youth Forum
07.2019 - 07.2020

Member

India – Brazil Youth Forum
07.2019 - 07.2020

Secretary

Global Youth KNC Chapter
07.2019 - 07.2020

Master’s - Public Policy

OP Jindal Global University

Graduation – B.A (Hons) - Political Science

Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi
Shristi SrivastavaDevelopment Sector Public Policy Enthusiast