Ashray Yadav

Experience

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  Government of Maharashtra (GoM)

  May 2023 - Jun 2023

  Research Intern

  Contributed to documenting the complaints received by the Bharosa Cell of the Osmanabad Police Department that prioritises issues faced by the women under the guidance of the Superintendent of Police of Osmanabad District, Shri. Atul V. Kulkarni.

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  Rural Development Lab

  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  Content and Research Head

  RDL is an student led initiative of TISS, Tuljapur. We have started this lab to implement and practice the theories in the village and to work for the villagers by their participation in the process. Our vision is to create a model village that catalyzes rural transformation.

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  Rotaract Club of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tuljapur

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Community Service Director

  Leading a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community through meaningful service projects.

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  Samajwadi Party

  Oct 2023 - Nov 2023

  Policy Research Intern

  Worked under the guidance of Shri Man Singh Yadav, MLC of the Samajwadi Party. My responsibilities included conducting research on various policy issues, drafting briefing papers, and attending committee meetings. I also had the opportunity to assist in constituent outreach and engagement, helping to address their concerns and communicate the legislator's stance on key issues.

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  National Skill Development Corporation

  Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

  Public Policy Intern

  Contributed to the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), PM Vishwakarma Yojana, and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme.My responsibilities:• Facilitating stakeholder engagement: Actively engaged with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, training partners, and industry representatives, to ensure alignment with the objectives of the policies.• Data analysis and reporting: Conducted comprehensive data analysis to derive insights on skill development programs' effectiveness, providing valuable inputs for strategic decision-making.• Program implementation oversight: Contribute to the successful implementation of PMKVY, PM Vishwakarma Yojana and NAPS policies by monitoring and evaluating key milestones, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing solutions for efficient execution.• Impact assessment: Contributed to assessing the impact of skill development programs, gauging their effectiveness in addressing workforce needs.• Identified areas for enhancement in the implementation process, suggesting innovative solutions and participating in discussions to refine strategies for better outcomes in skill development. Show less

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  Office of Member of Parliament

  May 2024 - Jun 2024

  Legislative Research Intern

  As a legislative research intern in the office of Shri Sujeet Kumar, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, I had the opportunity to delve into various aspects of policy analysis, legislative drafting, and constituent services. My key responsibilities included:• Conducting in-depth research on legislative issues, policies, and current affairs to support parliamentary debates and interventions.• Drafting policy briefs, reports, and speeches to aid in the formulation of informed legislative strategies.• Assisting in the preparation and analysis of bills, motions, and parliamentary questions. Show less

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  SWARAJ

  Oct 2024 - now

  Founder and President

  As the Founder and President of Swaraj at TISS, I am committed to building a platform that empowers students to engage critically with political theory and governance. With a vision to foster intellectual rigor and leadership, I lead the society in organizing impactful debates, lectures, and academic events. My goal is to inspire a new generation of politically aware and ethically grounded leaders who can address contemporary challenges with insight and conviction. Through Swaraj, I aim to drive meaningful discourse and action in the field of political science. Show less