Deepshikha Kumari

Deepshikha Kumari is an experienced professional in program management and research, currently serving as Program Manager at Piramal Foundation, where Deepshikha leads the Aspirational District collaborative program. Previous roles include Principal Researcher at the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India, focusing on village profiling in tribal areas, and Program Manager at Development Network, overseeing early childhood development projects supported by UNICEF. Additional experience includes consulting for UNDP and leading the POSHAN Abhiyaan Program at Tata Trusts. Deepshikha has also contributed to various internships and projects across health, nutrition, and social innovation, beginning with roles in local governance training and sanitation initiatives. Deepshikha holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, specializing in livelihoods and social entrepreneurship.