About Prutha Pandharkame
Prutha Pandharkame is a policy researcher and consultant with a strong background in public policy and political science, specializing in health and political strategy.
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Prutha Pandharkame completed her undergraduate studies in Political Science at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and later pursued a Masters in Public Policy from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. She has worked extensively on projects concerning primary healthcare, medical education, organ transplantation, and nutrition across Karnataka and Maharashtra. Prutha served as a Policy Research Associate to the Hon’ble Health Minister of Karnataka and also assisted in political strategy and communications as a political consultant. Her academic interests include a wide range of policy issues, particularly health, gender, and political issues, and she has authored several publications in these areas.
About CEGIS
CEGIS is an organization that partners with state governments and other entities to enhance governance and development outcomes in India, focusing on sectors like education, nutrition, and local governance.