Ajitha Saravanan

Dynamic, self motivated professional with experience in event management, policy research, and stakeholder engagement. Currently working with the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), I coordinate high-level events, manage committee activities, and develop proposals for emerging sectors. I am passionate about creating impactful programs that connect industry, government, and communities while driving innovation and growth.

Research Analyst - Southern India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI)

(2024-01)

• Conduct policy research and prepare analytical reports on macroeconomic trends, sectoral developments, and emerging public policy issues.
• Draft minutes, policy briefs, concept notes, and documentation for high-level committee meetings, policy roundtables, conferences, and stakeholder consultations.
• Prepare and publish monthly economic reports covering macroeconomic indicators, trade developments, and sectoral insights.
• Develop grant proposals and project concept notes across diverse sectors, including Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, Technology, MSMEs, and Economic Development.
• Coordinate with government departments, industry leaders, academic institutions, and subject matter experts to facilitate policy discussions and collaborative initiatives.
• Contribute research-based policy recommendations on topics including Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), renewable energy, electric vehicles, cybersecurity, agriculture, and industrial development.
• Support the planning and execution of policy events, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and post-event documentation.
• Assist in preparing strategic reports, presentations, and knowledge resources to support advocacy and policy outreach initiatives.

Fundraiser - UNICEF

(2022-02 - 2022-04)

• Supported fundraising campaigns to mobilize resources for child welfare initiatives.

MA - Public Policy - University of Madras (2020-01 - 2022-12)

BA - Post Modern Development Administration - University of Madras (2017-01 - 2020-12)