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Meet Ritika Sebastian

Ritika Sebastian

Sr. Associate, Research, Centre for Innovative Finance & Social Impact

Ritika is a mixed-methods researcher, with seven years of experience spanning diverse fields, including urban governance, gender studies, education, and impact evaluation. Her unwavering passion lies in the transformative power of research to drive meaningful change and broaden its impact. Over the years, Ritika has collaborated closely with global think tanks, research institutions, and government stakeholders, consistently delivering high-quality, evidence-based research outputs that have directly informed policy development and program implementation.

Ritika's academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Fergusson College, Pune and a Master's degree in Urban Policy and Governance from Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai.

When she's not immersed in compelling research projects, Ritika finds solace in the world of books, enjoys exploring the great outdoors, and indulges in savouring local cuisine.