Amrit Kaur

Research Intern at CSDS | Office of M.P. | B.A. (Hons.) Political Science at SGTB Khalsa (University of Delhi) Co’24

Delhi, India

About

Political Science graduate from Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi, with a strong interest in public policy, governance, international relations and political theory. During my internship under Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), I worked on parliamentary research related to unemployment, GDP growth, labour issues, and policy analysis. My work involved drafting research briefs, analysing government reports, and preparing concise policy summaries.Through my academic and internship experiences, I have developed strong research, analytical, and communication skills, with a growing interest in governance research, consulting, and impact-driven work. Always open to meaningful conversations and professional connections.

Experience

  • Research Intern at Lokniti-CSDS
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Gandhi Study Circle (Delhi, India)
    • Vice President
      Mar 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

      * Coordinated and organized discussions, seminars, conferences, and academic events across colleges under the Gandhi Study Circle initiative. * Managed and conducted competitions, quiz contests, and student engagement activities to promote participation and awareness on social and academic issues. * Collaborated with faculty, student bodies, and event teams to ensure smooth execution, communication, and outreach for institutional programs.

    • Member
      Jan 2022 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Research Intern at Office of Member of Parliament
    Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Office of Prof. Manoj Jha, Hon’ble MP, Rajya Sabha (Delhi, India) Key Work • Researched 15+ socio-economic topics including unemployment, GDP growth, labour participation, and public welfare schemes to support parliamentary discussions in the Rajya Sabha. • Drafted and structured 20+ parliamentary question briefs using data from sources such as MOSPI, RBI reports, Economic Survey, and NITI Aayog publications. • Analyzed government datasets and policy reports to identify trends, regional disparities, and macroeconomic implications affecting employment and economic growth. • Prepared concise 1–2 page policy summaries and background notes for ongoing discussions on labour and economic development issues. • Conducted comparative analysis of economic indicators including GDP growth rate, inflation, unemployment rate, and sector-wise contribution to the economy. • Assisted in fact-checking, data validation, and compilation of research material used for parliamentary reference and policy discussions. • Synthesized large volumes of research into actionable insights, improving clarity and efficiency in legislative research support. • Strengthened skills in public policy research, economic analysis, policy writing, and structured communication within a parliamentary research environment.