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Gaurav is a policy enthusiast with a background in the social sciences. He graduated with a Master’s in International Security from the Paris School of International Affairs-Sciences Po, where he specialized in Diplomacy and Human Rights.
Before that, he completed his BA in Economics and Political Science from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. Passionate about policy-oriented research, he has experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies and believes that evidence-based policymaking is important for promoting social welfare. He interned with the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Government of Punjab where he documented best practices of self-help groups through field studies. Further, during his internships with non- governmental organizations, he worked on promoting disability rights, and fostering community engagement with refugees in Delhi.