Research Projects

I work mainly in the area of urban studies and development economics, including the process of urbanisation, urbanisation and development, internal and international migration, municipal finance, urban employment, poverty and inequality, and social protection.

Ongoing Project:

1. Circular Economy and Waste Management in Urban India, a longitudinal study sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (With Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bahinipati)

Completed Projects:

1. Leaving no one Behind: Approaches to ensure access to social protection in urban areas, especially in slums and informal settlements, sponsored by UNICEF, New York Office (With Prof. Aseem Prakash)

2. Socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 in the countries of WHO South-East Asia region sponsored by the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Asia (With Prof. Aseem Prakash and Dr. Srinivas Surisetti)

3. Quantum and Spread of Government Support to Households: A Case Study of Direct and Indirect Transfer of Subsidies, Goods and Services in NCT of Delhi sponsored by National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), New Delhi (with Prof. Aseem Prakash)

4. Social Protection in Select States of South India: Institutions, Processes and Outcomes sponsored by UNICEF, Hyderabad (with Prof. Aseem Prakash and Dr. Ipsita Sapra)