Ishita Bagchi
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Gender Rights | Social Impact | Public Policy
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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About
As a Programs Officer at Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC), I design and implement engaging and impactful programs that empower young people to become active and responsible citizens. I also manage relationships with various stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, media outlets, and academic institutions, to create synergies and collaborations for our programs.
I am passionate about economics, policy, and gender issues, and I use my skills and knowledge to advocate for social change. I run a weekly newsletter and blog called The Wannabe Economist, where I simplify and decode complex academic jargons and issues for a wide audience. I have been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Economics Voice and a Business Mint 30 under 30 Emerging Industry Expert for my work. I have also represented India as a young speaker at the South Asian Youth Summit and published several articles and papers on various platforms. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Development and Labour Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, where my focus was on gender and labour policies.
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Your Weekend Hobbies And Dates Have A Casteist History
Your Weekend Hobbies And Dates Have A Casteist History
It’s become a familiar sight these days where Instagram stories are full of urban pottery studios, ceramics spun on…
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The Failing Math of Emotional Labour
The Failing Math of Emotional Labour
In this edition, we delve into the often-overlooked realm of emotional labour, particularly its disproportionate impact…
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Celebrating Women in Literature
Celebrating Women in Literature
This women’s history month, let’s talk about the women in literature. We know of many famous women writers, but do you…
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Unlocking the Power of Personal Branding for Gender Rights Advocates
Unlocking the Power of Personal Branding for Gender Rights Advocates
I’ve always believed that change happens not just through laws or policies, but through stories. These are the words I…
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Why Women Are Targets: Unpacking Financial Fraud Vulnerabilities
Why Women Are Targets: Unpacking Financial Fraud Vulnerabilities
Cyber fraud is the new trending crime in town. But did you know women are the most vulnerable to these frauds and…
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Breaking the Silence: My Journey into Menstrual Health Advocacy
Breaking the Silence: My Journey into Menstrual Health Advocacy
I have realised that since the time I have started this newsletter, I have always talked about a plethora of issues but…
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Why I Write?
Why I Write?
Indeed, no woman writer can write ‘too much’… No woman has ever written enough ~ bell Hooks Being an avid reader from a…
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The Superwoman Syndrome
The Superwoman Syndrome
Superman got nothing on me because I am a superwoman. Well, at least that's what society wants me to be.
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Can your appetite be gendered?
Can your appetite be gendered?
What if I told you that how society perceives your appetite and your "love for food" depends on whether you are a man…
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Let's Talk About the Glass Cliff
Let's Talk About the Glass Cliff
Most of us have heard about the Glass Ceiling which is the informal barrier that keeps women out of upper management…
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Looking for Fellowship opportunities in the Creative and Social Sector? See below 👇 - Art Fervour is hiring for Social Media Manager To Apply:…
Looking for Fellowship opportunities in the Creative and Social Sector? See below 👇 - Art Fervour is hiring for Social Media Manager To Apply:…
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India’s cities are growing fast, and with that comes increasing pressure on our ecosystems. In this context, the Prem Jain Memorial Trust, in…
India’s cities are growing fast, and with that comes increasing pressure on our ecosystems. In this context, the Prem Jain Memorial Trust, in…
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Too many of us get drowned in the nuances and discourse of climate action without actually taking a step towards getting things done. We attend…
Too many of us get drowned in the nuances and discourse of climate action without actually taking a step towards getting things done. We attend…
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Experience
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Women in Econ/Policy
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Writer and Researcher
The Wannabe Economist
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Sustainability Leadership Delegate
Sashakt Bharat
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Summer Research Intern
Institute of Integrated Rural Development
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Calcutta Cacophony
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Blogger
Kolkata Literary Festival
Education
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Jawaharlal Nehru University
Master of Arts - MA Development and Labour Studies
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M.A Dissertation- Self Help Groups: An Alternative Livelihood for Economic and Social Growth
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University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Science - BS Economics
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B.Sc Dissertation- Migration from Rural Bengal to the Metropolitan Kolkata: Causes and Effects.
Supervisor: Dr. Mausumi Manna -
Auxilium Convent school
ICSE- 93.5% ISC- 94.5%
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St. Agnes Convent School - India
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Licenses & Certifications
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Publications
Projects
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The Wannabe Economist
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A digital campaign project on menstrual health and hygiene management.
Honors & Awards
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Business Mint 30 under 30 Emerging Industry Expert- Gender Rights
Business Mint
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Action Network Grant for Menstrual Health Rights
Youth ki Awaaz and Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council
Won a 50K grant to expand my work on gender rights and advocacy with a focus on menstrual health rights.
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English
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Hindi
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Bengali
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Why didn't the male journalists walk out of the press conference when their women colleagues were not allowed in the room? Its because they have…
Why didn't the male journalists walk out of the press conference when their women colleagues were not allowed in the room? Its because they have…
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GCPP Policy Voices Emerging perspectives shaping public discourse in India Madhumitha Srinivasan, a participant in the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (GCPP)- Advanced Public Policy, applies the Overton Window to trace how social norms and narratives around the global climate change challenge have shifted over the years. She writes, "Climate change is a classic collective action problem. It adversely impacts everyone irrespective of who causes it, and mitigating climate change benefits everyone regardless of who abates and pays the costs of emissions reduction." Read her full piece here: tinyurl.com/5xfuxnne Follow her writing on her Substack: https://lnkd.in/gf54RqXD The GCPP is more than a programme; it is the start of a journey to understand how the Indian State works and how to make it work better. It equips you with the tools to think clearly about public problems, the network to stay engaged, and the foundation to act strategically in a complex world. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbcHkTye
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🚨 Myth Busted: CSR ≠ ESG ≠ Sustainability 🚨 “CSR hi toh ESG hai, aur wahi toh Sustainability hai.” Sounds like a Bollywood plot twist, but reality is more nuanced than a K-drama finale. Let’s decode the trio: 🔹 CSR- The ghar ki daal-roti 🍛 Legally mandated, community-focused, and served under Section 135 & Schedule VII. You have to do it. No skipping dinner here. 🔹 ESG- The mehmaan ke liye biryani 🍽️ Investor-driven, reputation-polishing, risk-measuring framework. Think ratings, reports, and disclosures. Smile for the camera 📸. 🔹 Sustainability- The home renovation plan 🏡 Future-proofing your house with solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and a compost bin that actually works. It’s the long game- balancing people, planet, and profit. CSR = Subset 🍲 ESG = Measurement 📊 Sustainability = Strategy 🚀 Aligning all three isn’t just good karma- it’s smart business. Because in the end, resilience isn’t built in boardrooms, it’s baked into everyday decisions.
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