<p class="MsoNormal">My academic journey has been shaped by a sustained engagement with governance, public institutions, and the broader human and societal contexts within which policy operates. I hold a Ph.D. in Public Administration and have over six years of experience in research and teaching across public policy, governance, and interdisciplinary social sciences. I am keen to contribute to the Liberal Arts and Humanities domain at NICMAR, where critical thinking, contextual understanding, and ethical reflection complement professional and sectoral education.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My research interests increasingly intersect with humanities-oriented questions such as behavioural norms, social inclusion, gendered experiences of policy, and community agency. As Project Director of <strong>ICSSR</strong>-funded studies, I have led research on menstrual waste disposal behaviour and institutional effectiveness in Farmer Producer Organisations. These projects combine empirical rigour with sensitivity to cultural practices and social structures, reflecting the interdisciplinary spirit of liberal arts scholarship. Publications with reputed publication houses like Springer Nature, Taylor &amp; Francis etc. and multiple copyrights are results of these projects.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My doctoral research examined public service delivery in urban India, focusing on institutional capacity, citizen behaviour, and governance processes in water and sanitation services. Using mixed-method fieldwork that included surveys and stakeholder interviews, I analysed how policy design interacts with social realities. This research strengthened my belief that technical and managerial solutions must be grounded in social, cultural, and institutional understanding&mdash;an insight central to liberal arts education.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), I contributed to research on labour market reforms, groundwater governance, and comparative public health responses. At the Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management, I led research publication initiatives and coordinated academic forums that brought together scholars and practitioners. These experiences reinforced my interdisciplinary orientation and sharpened my ability to connect governance studies with economic, social, and ethical dimensions.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Currently, as Assistant Professor of Public Policy at MIT-WPU, I teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in governance, constitutional studies, and public administration. My pedagogy integrates conceptual clarity with case-based discussions and applied analysis. I encourage students to situate policy and administrative processes within larger philosophical, social, and historical frameworks. In addition to teaching, I coordinate research initiatives, guide student dissertations, and contribute to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with academic standards while fostering intellectual inquiry.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At NICMAR, I hope to contribute courses that strengthen students&rsquo; analytical, ethical, and communicative capacities alongside their professional competencies. I am particularly interested in integrating governance perspectives with themes such as sustainable development, institutional ethics, citizenship, and social responsibility. My aim is to nurture reflective learners who can critically engage with societal challenges and contribute responsibly within their respective professional domains.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I view Liberal Arts and Humanities not as peripheral but foundational to responsible leadership and institutional development. Through research, teaching, and academic collaboration, I seek to contribute to an intellectually vibrant environment at NICMAR that bridges professional education with social consciousness and ethical engagement.</p>
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