Nirja Khetan is a Research Intern at the CDFA Research Foundation under the Division of Governance, Policy and Development. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Commerce from Indira Gandhi National Open University (expected December 2025), with a strong academic foundation in International Business Environment, Strategic Management, Financial Management, and Quantitative Analysis.

Her research interests lie in public policy, governance, and economic development. She has previously worked on independent and organizational research projects exploring themes such as jobless growth, CSR spending, and structural inequities in development. Her prior experiences include roles at the International Council on Human Rights, Peace, and Politics, and at Rebounce, where she contributed to policy papers and data-driven research.

With certified training in Monitoring and Evaluation and Applied Public Policy, Nirja combines analytical rigor with a passion for evidence-based policymaking. A former Civil Services aspirant, she aims to build a career at the intersection of economic research and social impact, contributing to inclusive and data-driven governance.

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