Sehaj Singh

Experience

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  Election Commission of India

  Apr 2019 - May 2019

  Campaign Manager

  Served with Initiators of Change as the Campaign Manager for the state of Delhi during the General Elections 2019 running the Delhi state wing of the I Vote I Lead Campaign by the organization in collaboration with Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi under the SVEEP Programme by the Election Commission of India.

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  Enactus Kirori Mal

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2022

  Executive Member

  1. Selected from a pool of 700 applicants to head the most coveted extra-curricular society of Kirori Mal College focused on Social Entrepreneurship2. Undertook Consumer and Market Research of over 400+ samples across Delhi; Conducted Field Visits to 30+Nurseries and other market channels3. Represented ENACTUS KMC at B-Plan competition at Symbiosis Noida, CVS College and Maitreyi College

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  Government of Delhi

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Research Intern

  Worked as a Policy research intern at the Health Minister’s Office Delhi Secretariat. In my capacity as an intern, I have primarily worked on Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic - A flagship program by the Delhi Government to strengthen the Primary Healthcare System. Besides this, I have also researched possible solutions to control the menace of Substance Abuse among the youth. My other responsibilities and initiatives involved;1. Worked on implementation of Delhi Government’s flagship program of 450 Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic;2. Prepared secondary research document to curb the menace of Substance Abuse in Delhi for the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR);3. Assisted in preparation of COVID chatbot FAQ; coordinated and consolidated data for Delhi government’s COVID-19 Relief. Show less

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  The Brief Bulletin

  May 2020 - Apr 2022

  Core team founder
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  Confederation Of Young Leaders (CYL)

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

  National Team
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  Office of MLA Ninong Ering

  Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  Policy Research Intern

  Successfully completed a 3-months long policy research internship at the Office of Hon’ble MLA Shri Ninong Ering.A glance at the issues I worked upon:• Drafted proposal for UNSC reforms• Conducted secondary research on developmental challenges being faced by Arunachal Pradesh• Prepared 10+ Researched based articles primarily focusing on Indo-Sino Relations•Drafted Press Release for the office of MLA

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  TrustIdea.org

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Research Associate

  1. Provided Research assistance to Dr. Rakesh Malhotra (Chairman, IDEA and Former UNDP Madhya Pradesh State Head) for publication of his book ‘Handbook on Proposal Drafting and Project Management in Development Sector’. 2. The book has been acclaimed by renowned policymakers nationwide and rated 4.5/5 on Amazon.3. Field-visit to NRLM Mission in Rajasthan and Led focussed group discussions with Self Help Groups (SHGs)

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  PRS Legislative Research

  Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

  LAMP Fellow

  Supported two-term Lok Sabha Member of Parliament by providing legislative and parliamentary research as a LAMP Fellow (2022-23)1. Parliamentary Research: Drafted over 350+ Starred and Unstarred questions for Question hour, and over 20+ interventions as Zero Hours and Motion under Rule 377 ranging on issues including paddy procurement, Polavaram dam rehabilitation, farmer distress;2. Prepared detailed research notes and collaborated with the Union Ministry to solve a decade-old Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevailing in a tribal hamlet owing to contaminated drinking water;3. Drafted a Private Member Bill titled Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2022, to beintroduced in Lok Sabha to ensure parity in Maintenance Laws;4. Played a key role in implementing a policy change requiring OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc., to display Tobacco Control warnings.5. Organized a panel discussion of Senior parliamentarians, advocates and retired bureaucrats on ‘Reformation of Maintenance Laws’. Show less

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  Office of Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha

  Apr 2023 - now

  Providing policy legislative aid and Policy analysis to Hon’ble Member of Parliament. My research focus revolves around central sector and centrally sponsored schemes with special emphasis on state and national issues. Furthermore, my work entails;1. Campaign design and management for State Legislative Elections 2023 and General Elections 2024.2. Managing MP’s policy portfolio & legislative workflow: drafted 30+ speeches and press notes, policy analyses, 30+ policy requests, 100+ parliamentary interventions;3. Parliamentary Research: Central sector and Centrally sponsored schemes, preparing detailed research on Turmeric production in India and associated value chain production in Nizamabad;4. Played an instrumental role in the sanctioning of the National Turmeric Board, a first of its kind in India;5. Stakeholder engagement: Leading engagements with policy think tanks and embassies for informed policy making.6. Grievance Management: Managed and developed a grievance management system by setting up a centralized Call centre to assist in the disbursal of central schemes, NRI grievances and other issues Show less

  • Policy and Research Head

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Policy Associate

    Apr 2023 - May 2024