Soumyadeep Dutta, a Research Intern at the CDFA Research Foundation, is currently pursuing a Master’s in Rural Development while preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE). With a strong academic background and two years of professional experience as a Physics Subject Matter Expert (SME), Soumyadeep brings analytical depth and conceptual clarity to his work. His transition from the sciences to public policy reflects a deep interest in understanding the socio-economic and governance challenges shaping rural India.

In September 2025, he successfully completed his internship as a Policy Researcher at Politico Insights, where he conducted extensive research on developmental policies in rural Bihar, analyzing the impact and implementation gaps in grassroots governance. His exposure to the UPSC curriculum and research experience has strengthened his understanding of public administration, social policy, and evidence-based policy design.

Soumyadeep’s work focuses on the intersection of governance, rural development, and policy innovation, with a vision to contribute meaningfully to India’s development discourse through rigorous research and informed policy engagement.

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