SUMIT JHA
Grassroots Volunteer And Student Researcher Passionate About People-first Politics
SURAT
Summary
To contribute to Jan Suraj’s grassroots movement by applying my analytical thinking, technical background, and grassroots engagement experience, while learning the art of transforming public sentiment into public policy through citizen-centric fieldwork.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Field Researcher – Bihar Migration Study
Freelancer
01.2024 - 04.2024
Collected and analyzed field stories from Bihar-based migrant families in Gujarat.
Created grassroots case studies on aspirations and pain-points of migrant youth.
Field Volunteer (Education & Youth Mobilization)
Navchetan Gram Vikas Trust
11.2023 - 03.2024
Taught children from underprivileged communities as part of the "Padho aur Badho" campaign.
Initiated Sunday Youth Circle for civic discussions and leadership building.
Mobilized first-time voters and conducted mock civic engagement sessions.
Community Volunteer
Samaj Seva Foundation
03.2023 - 09.2023
Conducted door-to-door awareness campaigns on sanitation and clean drinking water.
Helped organize "Mahila Swabhimaan Sabha" focused on menstrual health and women’s dignity.
Collected citizen feedback through a structured form model (inspired by Jan Suraj padyatra methods).
Education
Bachelor Of Technology - Computer Science 6.5 CGPA
PARUL UNIVERSITY
BARODASkills
Languages: Hindi (Native), English (Fluent), Bhojpuri (Spoken) , Maithili (Fluent)
Tech: Python, Google Forms, Google Sheets (Data Entry, Analysis), Canva Basics
Soft Skills: Ground Connect, Active Listening, Youth Mobilization, Campaign Ideation
Project Work & Innovations
AI-based Socio-Political Issue Identifier
Final Year Major Project | 2025
Built a machine learning model that identifies local socio-political issues using sentiment analysis from citizen feedback.
Poster QR Feedback Campaign Prototype
Developed a digital feedback mechanism using QR codes on public posters.
Collected anonymous citizen inputs, categorized under Education, Jobs, Health, and Women’s Safety.
Created a dashboard mapping local grievances by region, inspired by Jan Suraj’s padyatra data collection model.
Timeline
Freelance Field Researcher – Bihar Migration Study
Freelancer
01.2024 - 04.2024
Field Volunteer (Education & Youth Mobilization)
Navchetan Gram Vikas Trust
11.2023 - 03.2024
Community Volunteer
Samaj Seva Foundation
03.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor Of Technology - Computer Science 6.5 CGPA
PARUL UNIVERSITY