Anchal Dalmiya

A deeply analytical socio-economic and public policy researcher with an advanced academic foundation in Sociology, Political Science, and Economics. Experienced in leading research teams, policy evaluation, secondary data synthesis, and literature mapping across education finance, gender governance, and social inclusion. Proven track record in analyzing public expenditure gaps, evaluating legislative frameworks (such as the Transgender Persons Act and NEP), and translating complex data into actionable policy briefs.

Eager to leverage strong qualitative/quantitative analysis, field-readiness, and project leadership.

Research Intern & Team Lead - International Institute of SDGs Public Policy Research (IISPPR)

(2026-07)

• Heading a 10-person research team investigating the structural gap between public expenditure and budget allocation within the Indian education system.
• Designed data extraction workflows and analyzed multi-year government budgetary allocations, financial utilization certificates, and educational metrics (UDISE+).
• Synthesized complex fiscal data into comprehensive policy recommendations focused on improving fund utilization and reducing regional educational disparities.
• Managed project timelines, delegated research tasks, and reviewed analytical drafts to ensure high academic and methodological rigor.

Research & Policy Volunteer - Our Gender Lens

(2026-07)

• Authored in-depth policy briefs, analytical blogs, and public explainers examining the intersection of law, gender, and social equity.
• Published a critical analysis of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, evaluating institutional gaps, legal safeguards, and grassroots enforcement challenges.
• Researched and wrote critical commentary on liberal feminism, gender disparities in educational access, and structural social inclusion.
• Translated complex socio-legal theories into accessible, policy-relevant insights for multi-stakeholder audiences.

Domain Specialization & Comparative Studies - Delhi, India

(2022-01 - 2026-12)

Focus: Sociology, Public Administration & Macroeconomics

• Interdisciplinary Frameworks: Conducted years of rigorous, self-directed study mastering complex frameworks spanning Indian polity, institutional governance, public administration, and macroeconomics.
• Advanced Literature & Policy Review: Systematically analyzed dense public text frameworks and national datasets (including the National Education Policy and national socio-economic surveys) to extract core structural gaps.
• Analytical Writing & Synthesis: Practiced translating complex socio-economic variables into structured, evidence-based analytical essays and reports under strict performance timelines.
• Socio-Economic Lens Application: Applied specialized sociological and economic frameworks to analyze complex institutional systems, human capital development dynamics, public resource allocation, and grassroots-level execution challenges.

Masters - Sociology - Miranda House, Indira Gandhi National Open University (2023-01)

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Economics - Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi (2019-07 - 2022-07)