Urja Aganpal

Multidisciplinary learner and communicator pursuing a BA in Political Science, Economics & Public Relations at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, University of Delhi. Recognised as a Delegate at HPAIR 2025 (Virtual Conference). Passionate about public policy, international relations, youth advocacy, and global development. Proven track record in student leadership, academic research, content creation, and cross-institutional engagement.

• Deloitte Virtual Job Simulation, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity & Job Simulation
• Certificate Course: Water Society and Sustainability, IIT Kharagpur, Political Governance, Public Policy & Economics Research
• Graphic Design & Web Design, self-directed; applied to digital storytelling and advocacy

• Felicitation — Academic & Research Contributions, 01/01/26, National Youth Day Seminar, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (ABVP), Recognised on stage in the presence of Shri Manoj Tiwari (MP, North East Delhi), Shri Ramkumar Gupta (Organising Secretary, ABVP), and Aryan Mann (President, DUSU).
• Debate & Quiz Competition Wins, 08/01/24, Present, Participated in and won competitions at DU colleges including Hindu College, Miranda House, Maharaja Agrasen College, ARSD, KMC, and Dyal Singh College. Represented at Uttar Pradesh Divas Samaroh, JNU.

• Research Participant, Department of Geography, Queen Mary University of London, 03/01/26, 08/31/26, Selected to participate in a study on Generative AI in academia; engaged in a 3-hour academic exchange facilitated by researcher Snigdha Adil. Selected for upcoming Focus Group (August 2026); research to be published as an academic publication.
• Youth Panelist, MANTHAN – Youth Voices, Veena Gusain Memorial Foundation (VGMF), 03/01/26, Panelist at webinar on 'Green Jobs in India: Opportunities, Challenges & Growth Areas.' Shared platform with panelists from Ramjas College and Delhi School of Economics.
• Delegate, HPAIR 2025 Virtual Conference, 01/01/25, Represented student voices at the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations virtual conference.
• Research Paper Publication, National Conference 2025, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, 11/01/25, Second research paper — 'Leadership Role of Adivasi Women and Tribal Communities: The Legacy of Dharti Aaba Birsa Munda (150 Years)' — published in conference proceedings. Conference sponsored by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR); interacted with Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
• Moderator & Discussion Facilitator, Interdisciplinary Academic Events, 08/01/24, Present, Moderated intellectual discussions and conducted interviews with Dr. Ramanand Anand (Director, CPRG India) and Dr. Vinod Kumar (Assistant Professor, TISS Hyderabad).

• Vice President, B.A. Programme Association (Sankalp BAP), Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, DU, 08/01/24, Present, Lead academic, cultural, and social initiatives to enhance student engagement and learning. Organised the innovative Intra-Department IPL Auction 2026 — a gamified experiential learning event. Actively drive the association's mission as an academic partner for BA Multidisciplinary students.
• Secretary, BA Association, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College (SBSEC), 08/01/24, Present, Managed administrative functions of the association and supported the student union's content initiatives.
• PR Head, NUKE — English Debating Society, SBSEC, 08/01/24, Present, Managed public relations and outreach for the debating society; co-organised Nazariyah 4.0 inter-college debate tournament with a prize pool of ₹13,000.
• Under Secretary General (USG) — Delegate Affairs, Swarajya Sansad – Youth Parliament, 01/01/26, 01/31/26, Managed delegate affairs for the inter-college youth parliament; interacted with Chief Guest Shri Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma.
• General Body Member, Rotaract Club, SBSEC, 08/01/24, Present

• International Relations & Geopolitics
• Public Policy & Governance
• Youth Leadership & Advocacy
• Sustainability & Green Economy
• Gender Equity & Social Justice
• AI in Education