Hari Nilesh

Hari Nilesh has built a distinguished career in the field of urban development and governance. He began his professional journey as an International Innovation Corps fellow, where he spent two years in Telangana working on improving governance processes within the Women and Child Development Department. Following this, he served as a Consultant at the Department of Urban Local Bodies in Haryana, where he played a key role in creating the draft policy on property tax. His commitment to enhancing governance continued as he took on the role of Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associate in Bhiwani District, Haryana. Additionally, Hari worked with an NGO for one and a half years, implementing municipal reforms in Goa and Jharkhand. Academically, he is well-prepared, holding a master’s degree in Economics with a specialization in Urban Development from the Symbiosis School of Economics. Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Hari enjoys sketching and exploring food culture through various media.