![MrigakshiSarma_2](assets/images/Fellows2024/MrigakshiSarma_2.jpg)
Born in the land of Assam, in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women and has a Master's degree from the University of Delhi. She also holds a Diploma in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding from the Aung San Suu Kyi Centre for Peace, Lady Shri Ram College for Women.
During this, she was involved in primary research and focused on the intersection of development and conflict. She has worked with I-PAC and was actively involved in the electoral process in Meghalaya and West Bengal. Further, she has interned with NITI Aayog, Assam Legislative Assembly, where she has worked on policies and sustainable development focusing on the North East Region. Her interest lies in politics, policies, gender, development, conflict and NE studies, she has presented and published papers as well in this regard. Mrigakshi wishes to create a career for the larger development of her community, primarily focusing on women and children.