HARSHAL NIGHUTE
Mumbai
Summary
Postgraduate in International Relations and Strategic Studies with strong experience in political consultancy, electoral research, and governance-oriented fieldwork. Skilled in ethnographic methods, constituency analysis, and public communication. Committed to policy innovation and political engagement at the grassroots and national levels.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Intern
P P Savani University
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Contributed to the project “Provincial Politics and Paradiplomacy in India” through fieldwork in Mumbai and interviews with key stakeholders.
- Authored case studies on Mumbai’s sister city partnerships and practices of urban diplomacy.
- Analyzed trends in subnational diplomacy and evaluated their implications for India’s provincial political landscape.
- Provided research-driven insights that supported the project’s academic and policy-oriented goals.
Research Intern
Strategic Intelligence and Advocacy (SIA) India
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted grassroots field research focusing on rural assembly constituencies, urban youth, and booth level political equations.
- Prepared ZP Reports, Assembly Reports, and Form 20 Analysis.
- Performed Social Media Analysis and Sentimental Tweet Analysis.
Intern
Paranubhuti Foundation
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Engaged in social work and leadership activities.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies.
- Participated in fundraising efforts.
Campus Ambassador
Raisina House
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Introduced the organization to peers and facilitated meaningful dialogue.
- Organized interactive sessions to engage students and promote the organization.
Education
Master's Degree - International Relations and Strategic Studies
University of Mumbai
04-2025
Bachelor's - International Relations and Public Policy
PP Savani University
Surat, India01.2023
Skills
- Ethnographic Fieldwork
- Field Research
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Electoral process coordination
- Digital information gathering
Project
Ethnographic Research on Peri-Urban Development in Surat Metropolitan Region
Apr 2022- Jun 2022
Certification
Election Campaign Management: Theory, Practice, and Prospects
Timeline
Research Intern
P P Savani University
05.2024 - 06.2024
Research Intern
Strategic Intelligence and Advocacy (SIA) India
04.2023 - 05.2023
Intern
Paranubhuti Foundation
06.2022 - 07.2022
Campus Ambassador
Raisina House
02.2022 - 03.2022
Master's Degree - International Relations and Strategic Studies
University of Mumbai
Bachelor's - International Relations and Public Policy
PP Savani University
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