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Akriti Mimansha

From Classrooms to Policy Rooms | Impact Consulting @ GDi Partners | Former Teach For India Fellow

India

3+ years of work experience

GDi Partners
Jun 20251 yrPresent

New Delhi, India

Working with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), a flagship initiative focused on mobilizing rural poor women into self-help groups (SHGs) for livelihood enhancement and financial inclusion. Currently contributing to the strategy for the next five-year phase, National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) 2.0 (2026–2031), with a focus on identifying systemic and programmatic gaps and using data to inform practical, scalable solutions.
Knowledge Ki Udaan
Aug 202411 mosJun 2025

Hybrid

Curated brain games for Knowledge ki Udaan, a student-led newspaper reaching over 600 students across 10+ schools. Created engaging, activity-based content to foster joyful learning. Mentored a student editor, supporting their growth in content creation and leadership.
Teach For India
May 20241 yr 1 moMay 2025

New Delhi, Delhi, India

- Taught English, Math, and EVS to a class of 40+ fifth-grade girls in a government school. - Designed and implemented lesson plans aligned with the NCERT curriculum, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy. - Led classroom culture initiatives to build a values-driven and inclusive learning environment. - Regularly conducted student assessments to track academic progress and adapt instruction accordingly. - Collaborated with school staff to enhance student learning and contribute to school-wide initiatives. - Mentored students beyond academics, fostering leadership, confidence, and curiosity through project-based learning.
Teach For India
Oct 20237 mosApr 2024

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

- Mentored 10+ student leaders for Kids Education Revolution, focusing on solutions to societal issues like smoking and harassment. - Organized a school exhibition showcasing these projects, attracting over 200 attendees. - Four students presented their work to Teach for India CEO, Shaheen Mistri.
Teach For India
May 20231 yrApr 2024

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

- Designed and delivered engaging Social Studies lessons to 162 7th-grade students, achieving a significant 40% increase in their conceptual understanding. - Implemented effective instructional methods to elevate English reading comprehension levels among students, fostering tangible academic growth. - Encouraged student leadership by facilitating student-led classes and activities, fostering responsibility and initiative among students. - Mentored 10+ student leaders, guiding them in successfully initiating and managing community projects that benefited peers and promoted civic engagement. - Fostered a supportive classroom environment that promoted active learning, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.
The Dexterity Global Group
May 20222 mosJun 2022

Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd.
May 20213 mosJul 2021

Education

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

20193 yrs2022

High School Diploma, Commerce

Sies college of commerce and economics

20172 yrs2019

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Headline

From Classrooms to Policy Rooms | Impact Consulting @ GDi Partners | Former Teach For India Fellow

About

Currently serving as an Associate Consultant at GDi Partners, contributing to the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) 2.0 initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development. Focused on identifying systemic gaps and leveraging data to develop strategic, scalable solutions for rural livelihood enhancement and financial inclusion. Former Teach For India Fellow with a proven track record in designing and implementing impactful educational initiatives, mentoring student leaders, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Combines analytical skills, problem-solving, and strategic consulting to address critical challenges in governance, education, and development. Committed to creating equitable, community-centered outcomes.

Location

India

Work experience

Associate Consultant at GDi Partners, Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr, New Delhi, India, Working with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), a flagship initiative focused on mobilizing rural poor women into self-help groups (SHGs) for livelihood enhancement and financial inclusion. Currently contributing to the strategy for the next five-year phase, National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) 2.0 (2026–2031), with a focus on identifying systemic and programmatic gaps and using data to inform practical, scalable solutions.

Brain Games Editor at Knowledge Ki Udaan, Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos, Hybrid, Curated brain games for Knowledge ki Udaan, a student-led newspaper reaching over 600 students across 10+ schools. Created engaging, activity-based content to foster joyful learning. Mentored a student editor, supporting their growth in content creation and leadership.

Fellow at Teach For India, May 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, New Delhi, Delhi, India, - Taught English, Math, and EVS to a class of 40+ fifth-grade girls in a government school. - Designed and implemented lesson plans aligned with the NCERT curriculum, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy. - Led classroom culture initiatives to build a values-driven and inclusive learning environment. - Regularly conducted student assessments to track academic progress and adapt instruction accordingly. - Collaborated with school staff to enhance student learning and contribute to school-wide initiatives. - Mentored students beyond academics, fostering leadership, confidence, and curiosity through project-based learning.

Fellow Mentor (Kids Education Revolution) at Teach For India, Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 · 7 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, - Mentored 10+ student leaders for Kids Education Revolution, focusing on solutions to societal issues like smoking and harassment. - Organized a school exhibition showcasing these projects, attracting over 200 attendees. - Four students presented their work to Teach for India CEO, Shaheen Mistri.

Fellow at Teach For India, May 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, - Designed and delivered engaging Social Studies lessons to 162 7th-grade students, achieving a significant 40% increase in their conceptual understanding. - Implemented effective instructional methods to elevate English reading comprehension levels among students, fostering tangible academic growth. - Encouraged student leadership by facilitating student-led classes and activities, fostering responsibility and initiative among students. - Mentored 10+ student leaders, guiding them in successfully initiating and managing community projects that benefited peers and promoted civic engagement. - Fostered a supportive classroom environment that promoted active learning, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.

Management Intern at The Dexterity Global Group, May 2022 - Jun 2022 · 2 mos

Finance Intern at Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd., May 2021 - Jul 2021 · 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

High School Diploma, Commerce, Sies college of commerce and economics