Richa Gupta

Political Consulting Aspirant | Public Policy Enthusiast | Committed to Evidence-Based Governance & Social Impact | Educator | UPSC aspirant

Harirampur, West Bengal, India

About

Passionate educator with nearly three years of experience in the education sector, gaining deep insights into grassroots challenges and community needs. Alongside, three years of UPSC CSE preparation enhanced my understanding of governance, public administration, and policy impact. This blend of practical and analytical experience has naturally inclined me toward pursuing a career in political consulting and public policy to drive meaningful change at the ground level.

Experience

  • Rebounce (7 mos)
    • Applied Political Consultancy Lab
      Oct 2025 - Apr 2026 · 7 mos

    • Projects under Political Consultancy Lab
      Oct 2025 - Apr 2026 · 7 mos

      SWOT ANALYSIS OF BJP IN SOUTHERN STATES • Assessed socio-political dynamics (caste, language, regional identity) using secondary research from Lok Dhaba, ECI datasets, India Votes, Trivedi Centre for Political Data. • Region wise analysis by electoral data, vote share trends, demographic indicator from ECI, census and India Votes. • Evaluated strengths and vulnerabilities at state and regional level by comparing vote share, seat conversion, alliance pattern. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGY FOR VARANASI CONSTITUENCY • Conducted constituency level electoral analysis using Form 20, census 2011, electoral rolls and past Lok Sabha result analysis. • Led caste & community mapping through secondary datasets (ECI, India Votes, Lok Dhaba). • Designed booth wise & segment wise campaign strategies, prioritized high impact areas based on demographic, past results. SKILLS: QUANTITATIVE & DATA ANALYSIS • Electoral data analysis using Form 20, census & demographic analysis, electoral roll analysis, secondary research using ECI datasets, India Votes, Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH & FIELD INSIGHTS • Focus Group Discussions, In-depth Interviews, decoding voter behaviour patterns, constituency research and political mapping, collection and synthesis of ground intelligence, issue based and sentiments analysis from field inputs.

  • Policy Research internship Programme at Neeti Varta Institute of Policy Research
    Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 · 2 mos

    • Identified policy problems in education sector (RTE Act 2009, Samagra Siksha Abhiyan, NEP 2020, DIKSHA, SWAYAM & so on). • Literature review & evidence analysis using govt. and institutional reports (ASER 2022, Ministry of Education, World Bank). • Policy analysis & structured writing

  • Personal goal pursuit at Career Break
    Jul 2022 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Selected History (optional), building understanding of Indian and global polity, governance and socio-political systems across historical period. • Explored integrative subjects like International Relation, Public Administration, Economics through rigorous self-study and structured preparation. • Applied data from 100+ official reports (NITI Ayog, Economics Survey, UNDP), 200+ schemes and policies to develop structured framework (e.g: problem-cause-impact-solution).

  • Educator at Christ English School
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Taught diverse subjects such as History, Geography, Social Science, English, Bengali, Math, Hindi. • Counselled 100+ students to academic performances, career goals and effective study strategies. • Delivered structured instructions to 500+ students, improving average learning outcomes by 25 to 30% through data driven teaching method. • Supported school administration in exam coordination and evaluation for 500+ answer scripts per term. POSITIONING AND RESPONSIBILITIES : CULTURAL AND SPORTS EVENT LEADERSHIP AND MASS MANAGEMENT • Organised events with 10 members core team, managed 500+ participants and 1500+ attendees, oversaw planning, stage management, on ground coordination, scheduling and audience management. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SOCIAL AWERNESS PROGRAMS • Organised social awareness programs on education, public health (Yoga Day) etc., in collaborated with local authorities.