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Development Communication Professional | PSIR | Public Policy & Governance | International Relations| Research & Analytical Skills | Content Development|| Behaviour change communication & social change|CSR|M&E|

About

M.Sc. in Development communication and extension Prepared for UPSC / UPPSC I am a postgraduate in Development Communication and Extension from Lady Irwin College with academic and field-based experience in community development, gender issues, and public policy communication (2017) Completed civil services (UPSC) Foundation classes from Forum IAS, and Political science and international relation (PSIR) as optional subject from RAUs IAS study Circle. My civil services preparation (from 2022- 2025) has built strong analytical ability, structured writing skills, and a deep understanding of Indian polity, governanc. and current affairs. My work focuses on using communication tools for social change, particularly in areas of women empowerment, health awareness, and grassroots governance. During my internships with Balajee Sewa Sansthan, Dehradun(from 2016-2017), I worked on Digital Financial Literacy programmes supported by NABARD, Self-Help Group digitization (E-Shakti), Micro-Entrepreneurship Development, and HIV awareness campaigns. I conducted field surveys, focus group discussions, stakeholder interactions, documentation, and monitoring & evaluation. I also coordinated with institutions such as NABARD, Rashtriya Mahila Kosh, district hospitals, and village leadership, which strengthened my understanding of grassroots administration and development programmes. I have practical research experience through a primary study on women empowerment through SHGs in Dehradun and secondary research on homelessness from a global perspective. I have also contributed to development communication through Public Service Announcements, digital storytelling, radio features, and scriptwriting on issues such as domestic violence, child labour, girls’ education, sanitation, and road safety. My role as a Content Developer at Suhal IAS (from 2024-2025) further enhanced my skills in academic content creation, policy-oriented writing, and exam-focused material development. I bring strengths in research and analysis, community engagement, policy communication, MS Office tools, and qualitative research methods such as Focus Group Discussions and Participatory Learning & Action. I am particularly interested in public policy, social sector research, gender and governance, and development communication. I am currently seeking opportunities in research, policy analysis, programme documentation, and content or editorial roles where I can contribute to evidence-based and socially relevant work.

Location

India

Work experience

Accademic content developer at Suhal IAS, Jul 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Delhi, India, Developed exam-oriented content for General Studies and Political Science • Created structured notes, practice questions, and current affairs analysis • Simplified complex governance and polity topics for learners • Produced answer-writing support material aligned with civil services (UPSC) syllabus • Ensured accuracy, clarity, and academic quality in content

Development Communications Intern at Balajee Sewa Sansthan, Nov 2016 - Jan 2017 · 3 mos, Dehradun, Assisted in NABARD-supported Digital Financial Literacy workshops (20+ sessions) • Worked on Micro-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (MEDP) for women • Conducted Focus Group Discussions and community needs assessments • Coordinated with SHG members, stakeholders, and local institutions • Supported monitoring & evaluation, documentation, and feedback analysis • Produced video documentation of women entrepreneurship initiatives Health Awareness & Community Outreach program: • Supported HIV awareness and testing campaigns with health departments • Conducted counselling and stigma-reduction communication activities • Participated in TB awareness (Akshaya project) through door-to-door outreach • Assisted in camp coordination, documentation, and community mobilization

Field Facilitator – SHG Digitization (E-Shakti Project) at Balajee Sewa Sansthan, Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 · 2 mos, Dehradun, Conducted surveys for digitization of Self-Help Group financial records • Completed data entry, validation, and documentation of SHG profiles • Interacted with SHG leaders for financial verification and record keeping • Assisted in programme coordination, reporting, and field monitoring

Volunteer – Life Skills Educator at Aman Biradari Trust, Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 · 2 mos, New Delhi, Taught basic education and life skills to children in shelter care • Conducted sessions on sanitation, safety, and social behaviour • Maintained activity records and supported learning programmes

Education

M.Sc. in development communication and extension, Research and Development Management, Lady Irwin college

B.Sc.(H) Home science, specilisation in development communication and extension, Lady Irwin college