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Evidence first, policy second. Doctoral research, journal publications and a city-scale Community Development Index — research that informs how Indian cities are planned.

R/01 — Academic Excellence

The academic foundation

2020 – 2025

Ph.D. in Management — Magadh University, Bodh Gaya

Thesis: "Transitions and Challenges of Sustainable Urban Development in Indian Cities, with Reference to Patna District." Urban sustainability, community development frameworks, policy analysis and research methodologies.

2009 – 2011

MBA in Finance & Marketing — Gauhati University

Financial management with strategic marketing — the foundation for organizational leadership and sustainable business practices.

2006 – 2009

BBA — CCS University, Meerut

Foundational business education that sparked an interest in social entrepreneurship and community development.

R/02 — Focus Areas

Six lenses on the sustainable city

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Urban Planning

Sustainable planning strategies and inclusive development frameworks.

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Transportation

Sustainable transport systems and mobility solutions for urban areas.

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Environmental Management

Climate adaptation strategies and environmental sustainability frameworks.

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Housing & Social Inclusion

Affordable housing policies and strategies for social equity.

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Economic Development

Sustainable growth models and job creation in urban contexts.

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Governance

Urban governance frameworks and participatory planning processes.

R/03 — Contributions

Selected publications

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Sustainable Urban Transport Development in Patna: Assessing Challenges and Opportunities

Journal: Shodh Drishti · Impact Factor 7.0 · ISSN 0976-6650 — sustainable mobility solutions for Patna.

2024
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The Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Mental Health and Well-being in Patna

National Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Indian Education System in the Era of Globalization.

Sep 2024
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Community Development Index for Patna

Ongoing — 3,000+ household surveys across 23 blocks · SDG localization · evidence for Patna Master Plan 2031.

Ongoing
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Household Surveys
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Blocks Covered
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SDGs Localized
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Master Plan Horizon
R/04 — Future Aspirations

Where this research goes next

Expand

Research Expansion

Scale the Community Development Index to other Indian cities — a national framework for urban sustainability assessment.

Influence

Policy Influence

Ensure research findings shape national and state-level sustainable development policies.

Connect

International Collaboration

Partnerships to share India's experience and learn from global best practices.

Empower

Youth Empowerment

Building the next generation of sustainability leaders and changemakers.

Research collaboration or policy consultation?

Open to academic partnerships, government consulting and multi-city replication of the Community Development Index.

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