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Niharika Baishya Yadav, a native of Guwahati, Assam, is deeply passionate about the social sector and understanding society. She pursued an Honors degree in Sociology at Delhi University and furthered her studies with a Post Graduation in Sociology and Social Anthropology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
With a love for music and culture, Niharika's interests are diverse. Her professional journey includes roles at Eight Brothers Social Welfare Society, where she conducted workshops for marginalized women on SHG upliftment and government schemes. Later, as a consultant and researcher at Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), she studied the demographics of marginalized communities in Assam, Meghalaya, and West Bengal, designing impactful campaigns reaching over 15 lakh households. Niharika aspires to work with international organizations like the United Nations to drive positive change, particularly in the North Eastern region of India.