Niharika Bhatia is seeking a career in development research and management. She has a PGDM in Development Studies and a BBA. Her work experience includes legislative assistance to an MP in researching and drafting bills on social issues. She has interned at NGOs researching livelihood programs, social enterprises and CSR plans. Her areas of interest include sustainable development, CSR, social entrepreneurship and socio-economic research. She has published papers on topics like child labor and social entrepreneurs. She is skilled in organizing events, fundraising and placements.

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NIHARIKA R. BHATIA
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To continue with development research to better understand the complicated socio-economic
scenarios gripping developmental issues and view them under better light and in a more comprehensive
manner by providing improved managerial solutions towards a structured and equitable ecosystem for the
people in need.
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Degree/Course Institute University/Board Year of Passing %
PGDM-DS E.D.I.I., Gandhinagar Autonomous 2015 3+ GPA
B.B.A. L.J.I.B.A, Ahmedabad Gujarat University 2012 62.8
12th
Standard S.G.S. School, Indore CBSE 2009 68.2
10th
Standard S.G.S. School, Indore CBSE 2007 86.5
WORK EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIPS
Legislative Assistant to Member of Parliament Mr. Avinash Pande, Rajya Sabha Member from
Maharashtra (June 2015 to date)
 Work closely with Shri Avinash Pande, MP, Rajya Sabha providing individualized research
support. This entails providing research inputs to help him fulfill his parliamentary duties
such as asking questions, assessing the performance of ministries, raising matters of public
importance, participating in various legislative and policy debates. During off-session,
providing research support for standing committee meetings and preparation for the next
Parliament session.
 Drafted a Private Member Bill - "Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2016" to amend the
Companies Act, 2013 in order to expand the scope of area of relevance so that the activities
of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be undertaken in areas not only with high
economic activities but also in areas with low economic activities for promotion of equitable
social development and growth across the country and for improving the overall quality of
life of citizens of the country.
 Drafted a Private Member Bill – “Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2016” to amend the
Companies Act, 2013 in order to introduce the concept of Social Impact Assessment while
reporting for the spending done under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to bring about
transparency and efficiency in such spending done by the Companies and to ensure that
maximum benefits are derived from the spending done under CSR for the most neglected
sections of the society.
 Worked on The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2014 to further amend the definition
of rape under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and criminalize the offence of marital rape.
 Worked on Armed Forces (Special Powers) (Amendment) Bill, 2015 to amend the Armed
Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958.
Vikas Centre for Development, Ahmedabad (4 weeks, January 2015)
Intern, Research
 Designing a system for Livelihood Impact Assessment of Farmers/ Agricultural Laborers
Saline Area Vitalization Enterprise - SAVE Limited, Ahmedabad (8 Weeks, May 2014 – June 2014)
Intern, Research
 Preparation of a Baseline Survey Report for Understanding & Identifying Social Economic
Issues to Prepare a CSR Action Plan
 Planning and Executing a Social Enterprise Incubation Programme
 Desktop Based Researches
Phone: +91-9871158144
Email: niharika.bhatia01@gmail.com

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Bodhi Tree Inc. (4 Weeks, May 2010)
Intern, Product Development Department
 Market Research for launching a product
YUVA Unstoppable(2012)
Volunteer
 Participating in various activities of the organization for welfare of the less privileged
AREAS OF INTEREST
 Re-vamping the architecture of business practices of leading corporate on the lines of sustainable
development framework
 Corporate Social Responsibility
 Intervene towards addressing crucial and contemporary societal concerns
 Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods
 Social Impact Assessment
 Socio-Economic Research
ACADEMIC RESEARCH PAPERS
 Child Labor and its socio-economic impacts
 Relationship of VOs and State
 The Role and Responsibilities of BRICS
 Challenges faced by Social Entrepreneurs in India
 Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Indian Economy
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Head, AWAAZ Committee (L.J.I.B.A., 2010-2012)
 Events Department: Planning and organizing events over the course of three days and ensuring
smooth implementation
 Organized different inter and intra-college events, guest lectures, industrial visits and the main
flagship event Ehsaas
 Fundraising: Proposal making and customizations for different sponsors, official mails and
articles for college journals and newspapers
Head, Placement Cell (E.D.I.I., 2013-2015)
 Chief Editor: In-charge of the Placement and Internship Brochure 2013-15
 Meeting and Inviting different company heads for conducting placement talk and interviews
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Among the top rank holder throughout the academics
 Winner of the Manthan competition organized at college level
 Won first prize for presentation and speech in College Business Fest
 Among the finalists of Cell-u-loid campaign
 Awarded the “Student-Leader” of the year 2010
WORKSHOPS and COLLOQUIUMS
 National Workshop on “Good Practices in Rural Development” organized by the Ministry of
Rural Development with support from Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department of the
State of Madhya Pradesh, September 2015.
 National Colloquium on “Leadership and Governance” organized by Entrepreneurship
Development Institute of India in association with Human Institutional Development Forum,
July 2014.

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 Colloquium on “Strategies for ‘Means of Implementation’ to achieve Sustainable Development –
Building Context to SDGs” organized by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India in
association with Centre for Social Justice, October 2014.
 Colloquium on “Finding Relevance in a Globalized World – Building a Post MDG – Scenario”
organized by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India in association with Janvikas,
September 2013.
PERSONAL ABILITIES
 Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.
 Knowledge of social diversity issues.
 Fully conversant with current thinking on social work conduct and practice.
 Committed to a human centered approach which helps promote independence and well- being.
 Optimistic, self-motivated, determined and flexible.
EXRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Travel, while exploring the variety of cultures and natural beauty of India
 Cooking, it helps bring out the creativity in me
LANGUAGES KNOWN
Read : English, Hindi, Gujarati
Write : English, Hindi, Gujarati
Speak : English, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi
PERSONAL PROFILE
Name : Niharika R. Bhatia
Father’s name : Rajesh Bhatia
Date of Birth : 24th
January, 1992
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Single
Nationality : INDIAN
Permanent address : FH-403 Scheme No. 54, Vijaynagar,
Indore-452010
M. P.
Contact number : +91-9871158144
LinkedIn Profile : in.linkedin.com/in/niharikabhatia
Email Id : niharika.bhatia01@gmail.com
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the given above information are true to the best of my knowledge and
belief and can be supported with reliable documents when needed.
Place : Delhi (Niharika Bhatia)