Shreyas Kanoongo

Experience

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  Moolya Foundation

  Dec 2020 - Jan 2021

  Policy Research Intern

  • Conducted research on 'India’s Approach to International and Domestic Climate Policy' • Presented research on 'The Intersectionality of Caste and Gender'

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  Government Of Punjab

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Policy Research Intern at office of Deputy Commissioner

  ● Performed trend analysis of employment databases & focus group discussions, presented recommendations for decommodification of women’s labour. ● Drafted a Policy Report on District Mineral Foundation - Optimizing mining potential and using mining royalty for creating sustainable livelihoods for the displaced based on UN SDG-17 framework.

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  Government of Maharashtra (GoM)

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Research Intern at Office of Additional Superintendent of Police

  ● Devised a standard operating procedure of investigation for cyber-crimes against women● Developed a framework for cyber security awareness for students.

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  National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)

  Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

  Policy Research and Field Intern

  ● Project - “Quantum and Spread of Government Support to Households: A Case Study of Direct and Indirect Subsidies, Goods and Services in NCT of Delhi’● Fieldwork in informal settlements of Delhi, gap analysis of State Government budget of 3 years, policy cluster framework analysis of schemes

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  Cairn Oil and Gas

  Aug 2022 - now

  Associate Manager - Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs

  Research and Content Development ● Drafting policy briefs, white papers, official letter correspondences, and strategic communications documents to drive policy and advocacy initiatives with the Government of India, industry regulator, and industry associations.● Conducting comprehensive benchmarking analysis of global fiscal and regulatory frameworks in the oil and gas industry, identifying key trends and best practices to inform strategic policy recommendations, Tools used - Excel, Stata, and specialized databases (IHS Markit, Wood Mackenzie)External Stakeholder Management● Representing Cairn at various Government and Industry Events: o Urja Varta 2024 - Developed and executed a strategic engagement plan for Cairn’s delegation; coordinated with external stakeholders to enhance public policy positioning.o India Energy Week 2024, India Energy Week 2023 – As part of Cairn’s 10-member delegation, facilitated strategic meetings with policymakers and industry leaders to explore collaborative opportunities. Drafted advocacy-focused talking points for key sessions and government roundtables.● Facilitating strategic collaboration with key industry associations (FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, FIPI, AOGO) and media to align sectoral interests for advocacy.Internal Stakeholder Management and ● Coordinating with legal, strategy, commercial, and finance teams to prepare and submit comprehensive monthly progress reports on oil block operations, ensuring regulatory compliance. Key Deliverables: Amendment of Oilfield Act, Review of Enhanced Recovery Policy, Retrospective contract amendment for tax deductions, Recommendations to Joint Working Group by Government of India on ease of doing business, reinstatement of custom duty exemption. Show less