A cultural research programme that uses polls, citizen discourse, and narrative work to understand young India. I lead this as Head of Research at YKA.

India’s first national survey on youth engagement with active citizenship. How young people participate in civic life and democratic processes.

A study of Delhi’s Pink Ticket scheme. We surveyed over 500 women to assess the impact of fare-free bus travel on women’s mobility, economic participation, and independence.

Research on women’s experiences with public bus transport in Mumbai, making the case for fare-free travel as a step towards gender-just urban mobility.

What do young Indians and their parents think about verifiable parental consent and personalised internet, in the context of India’s data protection law?

Doctoral thesis using the Capability Approach and critical theory to evaluate injustices in everyday urban mobility, with a case study of North-West Delhi.

National status report on road safety in India, contributing to WHO’s regional road safety assessment for the South-East Asia Region.

Research on how dedicated bus lanes in Bengaluru affected ridership and travel patterns, making the case for prioritising public transport infrastructure.

A study of Bengaluru’s public bus system, documenting user experiences and making the case for investing in sustainable, accessible public transport.

A monograph on the political economy of metro rail expansion in Indian cities and its impact on urban resources and public finances.

Built and led a research and evidence-based advocacy programme on urban mobility, agriculture, rivers, and democratic governance in Indian cities.

A financial analysis of Delhi Metro’s operations and debt after Phase III, and the sustainability of debt-driven urban transport megaprojects.

A two-year participatory research and advocacy effort that produced draft legislation to protect cycle rickshaw livelihoods and promote eco-friendly urban transport.