Sanjana Prithyani
Email: sanjanaprithyani28274@gmail.com | Phone No: 9834788049
LinkedIn: Sanjana Prithyani
Aspiring policy professional with a strong interest in corporate sustainability, regulatory frameworks, and
stakeholder engagement. Experienced in policy analysis, program management, and social impact initiatives.
Skilled in strategic communication, operations, and corporate volunteering. Passionate about driving
sustainability efforts and fostering community partnerships for meaningful impact.
Degree/Certificate Year Institute/University CGPA
M.A. Public Policy & 2025 Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) 8.0/ 10 (Present)
Governance
B.A.(Honors) Political 2023 Indraprastha College for Women (IPCW) 7.54/10
Science University of Delhi
XII (AISSCE) 2019 St. Joseph’s Convent Girls School, Bhopal 92.4%
(M.P.)
KPMG India - Bengaluru Dec’24 - Present
Government, Public Services & Economic Growth Team (Academic Trainee)
● Steered the Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Program (RGEP), fostering innovation and supporting
100+ student and entrepreneur-led startups in partnership with the Department of E, IT, BT, and
S&T, Government of Karnataka
● Assisted in drafting the Yearly Economic Survey, primarily analyzing the impact of 7+ initiatives
under the Startup Policy 2022-27
● Currently strategizing and managing the end-to-end implementation of the Government of
Karnataka’s flagship Elevate Grant-in-Aid scheme, positively impacting over 900+ startups and
fostering innovation ecosystems
Social Lens Consulting - Mumbai May’24 - Oct’24
Impact Consulting Intern
● Conducted data verification of 1500+ Safai Saathis across 10+ locations in Mumbai and Pune for a
social audit of the project 'Uthaan' led in clientship of UNDP India
● Prepared detailed literature reviews and translated and transcribed 7+ field interviews across 3+
locations to support the impact assessment of the "Patang Remedial Program" led by Vipla
Foundation, Mumbai
ITC Limited (CSR) - Bengaluru Apr’24 – Jun’24
Summer Intern
● Managed a project within ITC's CSR Wing focusing on the exceptional case studies of 33+ women
entrepreneurs in the waste management sector under the Wellbeing out of Waste (WoW) Initiative
● Conducted extensive fieldwork at 10+ DWCCs in Bengaluru, adeptly gathering and analyzing data
while engaging with 3+ stakeholders to gain valuable insights and feedback
● Formulated a comprehensive report titled- “Transformation from Waste Workers to Entrepreneurs- A
Gendered Perspective,” mapping project progress, key findings, and actionable recommendations as part
of deliverables
Government of Kerala- Kerala Oct’23 – Dec’23
Field Intern
● Spearheaded a socio-economic field survey on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in
18+ Kerala villages (280+ households)
● Analyzed the data collected using STATA and Excel to draw critical findings and present the
findings to senior IAS officers at the SC/ST Development Department, Government of Kerala
Office of Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha- New Delhi Oct’22 - Dec’22
Research & Legislative Affairs Intern
● Engaged as a Research and Legislative Affairs Intern at the Office of Member of Parliament Hon.
V. Vijayasai Reddy (Rajya Sabha) during the Winter Session 2022
● Assisted MPs of the YSR Congress Party in drafting and analyzing Parliamentary interventions
(primarily worked on 100+ Parliamentary Questions, DfGs, Primers, Bill Speeches, and Zero
Hours)
Department of Arts, Culture & Languages, Government of NCT of Delhi Apr’22- Jun’22
Project Management Intern
● One among the four candidates chosen from a pool of 400+ applicants for a prestigious internship with
the Department of Arts, Culture, and Languages, Government of NCT of Delhi
● Conducted field surveys in the Chandni Chowk Area of Old Delhi and submitted a detailed report
highlighting the issue of an increasing number of unnumbered rickshaw pullers, post-Chandni
Chowk Redevelopment Project
● Assisted 4+CM Fellows and Senior officials with strategic research, planning, and ideation of the
Delhi Arts Festival
● Data Analysis: Proficient in STATA, QGIS, and Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis and
data management
● Policy Analysis: Experienced in analyzing and drafting policy briefs, focusing on Government
Advisory, Regulatory Affairs, Public Sector Consulting, and Economic growth practice
● Field Research: Skilled in qualitative research: designing and conducting surveys, interviews, and
focus group discussions in rural settings
● Project Management: Experienced in supporting project planning, implementation, and
tracking progress through monitoring and evaluation to drive successful outcomes
● Languages Known: Hindi, English
● Feminization of Agriculture in India- Paradigm Shifts and Key Challenges- The Niti
Samvaad Journal 2024, VI Edition.
● The socio-economic survey of Kurumba PVTG in Attapadi, Kerala- Report
● Transition from Waste- Workers to Entrepreneurs- Report
● Examining the Psyche of the New Cold War- The US-China Quandary in the Contemporary
Times- Hindu College Gazette, University of Delhi
● Rebalancing Asia: The Belt and Road Initiative and Indo-Pacific Strategy- Nepal Institute of
International Cooperation and Engagement
● Placement Representative- Career Guidance and Placement Cell, TISS
● Lead- Policy Townhall, School of Public Policy and Governance TISS
● Campus Volunteer- BRIDGE TISS
● Senior Member & Mentor- The English Debating Society, IPCW, DU
● Representative- Editorial Board, Department of Political Science, IPCW, DU
● Winner- (Research Paper Presentation Segment) at Niti Samvaad - National Public Policy
Conference 2024, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
● Winner- Poliquest (National Political Consulting Case Competition) organised by SRCC DU & PwC
India.
● Grant Awardee- Centenary Decade Undergraduate Student Research Grant sanctioned by CIDS,
IPCW, University of Delhi.
