The people behind NPoC

Bio to come: their background before the fellowship, the district they were posted in, and a story from the field that shaped how they work.

What they lead at NPoC today, and the questions they care about most.

Anand came to public policy from Kerala’s skill development sector. Posted in Palakkad during the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship, Anand worked closely on tribal development and education policy in the district.

At NPoC, his interests lie in urban policy, higher education, building courses, and policy advocacy. Away from work, Anand loves travelling and exploring new cities.

Biyas came to public policy through Development Studies, and put that theory into practice as a Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow in Idukki district.

At NPoC, his interests include higher education, impact evaluation and policy research. Off the clock, he is a devoted follower of cricket, cinema and Indian melodies.

Bio to come: their background before the fellowship, the district they were posted in, and a story from the field that shaped how they work.

What they lead at NPoC today, and the questions they care about most.

Sonal came to public policy from the IT sector and from work with Afghan refugees in Delhi, where a deep dive into Indian history and society led him to the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship.

At NPoC, his work spans research and advocacy: he shapes our impact evaluation and MEL frameworks, and writes and podcasts on economics, politics and society. When he isn’t working, Sonal is travelling, cooking, making music or reading up on 20th-century Europe, and quietly dreaming of a poker career.

Profile to come: their background, what they work on at NPoC, and the questions they care about most.

Johan’s interest in public policy was sparked by the Midday Meal Scheme and deepened by a larger dream of nation-building. He hopes to put his academic background in Economics to work in policy research.

At NPoC, he is part of the research team, drawn to the development of vulnerable groups and to shaping cultural discourse. In his free time, Johan is a keen film-goer who loves a meaningful conversation, even about the mundane.