Mayank Kumar is a Research Associate at Pravasi Setu Foundation, where he contributes to the “Migration in India” vertical, focusing on internal migration, informal labour, and social protection policies. With dual master’s degrees in Development Studies (Ambedkar University) and Human Resource Management (Jamia Millia Islamia), he brings both academic depth and field-based insights to his work.
Mayank has successfully led research on migrant workers, gig economy transitions, and labour rights—interviewing over 160 informal workers across Delhi NCR, Gurugram, and Bihar. He has previously worked with VV Giri National Labour Institute and Aastha Foundation, and has authored articles currently under peer review in reputed journals.
Fluent in multiple languages and skilled in tools like Excel, SPSS, and Python, Mayank is passionate about translating field realities into actionable policy insights.
