Currently associated with IMPRI as a Visiting Researcher, Aaswash has completed his Bachelors in Economics Honors from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi. His interest lies in politics, human development, digital governance and climate policy, among others.
Research Areas
Economy and Infrastructure, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Social Sector
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