Serious work, human people.
The people who bring experience, curiosity and care to every engagement.
Behind every number is a person.
Our team brings expertise in research design, data systems, economic policy, and social development: experience that has shaped initiatives and institutions across India and beyond.
Research, M&E, policy and advisory engagements led for global and national institutions.
Partners spanning governments, corporations, multi-laterals, philanthropies, and civil society.
Sectors across disciplines where evidence-based
change has been brought about.
States across India where our team has designed and
delivered research and advisory projects.
Our people.
Unique in perspective, diverse in expertise, united in ethos.
Anish Panjiyar
Founder & Director — Data Systems
Anish is the Founder of MWR and leads its Data Systems practice. He specializes in digital data architecture, building pipelines and workflows that make programs more accurate, efficient, and adaptable. His expertise in advanced quantitative analysis and data quality and governance ensures that evidence is not only generated but also reliable and actionable. Anish has designed systems that support performance monitoring and visualization, helping organizations turn raw information into insights that guide real decisions. By combining technical depth with a pragmatic approach, he strengthens institutional capacity for evidence-driven policymaking and drives innovation in how programs are delivered.
Maitreyee Purohit
Senior Advisor & Engagement Manager
Maitreyee is a senior advisor who specializes in translating complex economic data into actionable policy. Her work combines macroeconomic analysis, public policy and urban planning, and program and liaison management to support institutions navigating large-scale development challenges. She has led forecasting and governance initiatives that strengthen accountability, and she brings a sharp lens on data and behavioral insights to ensure strategies are both evidence-based and grounded in real contexts. Known for connecting the big picture to operational detail, Maitreyee helps organizations design policies and programs that are ambitious yet practical, enabling impact that is sustainable and measurable.
Dr. Chandni Tyagi
Research Design & Impact Specialist
Dr. Chandni is a driven researcher and strategist with nearly a decade of experience designing and leading impact assessments. She focuses on gender, equity, and social norms (GESN), applying evidence to shape programs that deliver measurable social change. Her expertise spans strategic research design, impact measurement and validation, and knowledge and resource mobilization, helping organizations move beyond data collection to actionable insights. Known for her ability to bridge rigor and practicality, Dr. Chandni ensures that evaluations not only demonstrate impact but also strengthen institutions and guide future strategy.
Dr. Bindiya Narang
Public Health & Capacity Building Specialist
Dr. Bindiya is a public health expert with deep experience in designing monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems that strengthen accountability and practice. She specializes in strategic research design, gender, equity, and social norms (GESN), and impact measurement and validation, equipping organizations to build stronger institutions and deliver measurable results. Her work also spans knowledge management and capacity building, where she has designed training frameworks that enhance learning and institutional effectiveness across the development sector. Bindiya combines technical rigor with a strong commitment to equity, ensuring that evidence informs programs in ways that are both practical and transformative.
Sushmita Mukherjee
Gender Equity & Social Norms Specialist
Sushmita is a gender equity specialist who focuses on translating policy into practice through community-based strategies and institutional change. She brings expertise in gender and social norms, designing and implementing approaches that challenge inequities and foster inclusive development. Her work integrates social and behavior change communication (SBCC) with program strategy, ensuring that interventions are not only evidence-driven but also culturally resonant. Sushmita has also built institutional capacity across large-scale initiatives, helping organizations strengthen systems for equity and accountability. She combines technical skill with a collaborative style, creating sustainable frameworks that enable meaningful impact at scale.
Amrita Gupta
Gender, Health & Development Specialist
Amrita is a development researcher and evaluator with over 18 years of experience in gender, health, education, and livelihoods. She specializes in designing and leading mixed-method research, monitoring and evaluation, and policy analysis, with a focus on addressing inequities and advancing evidence-based advocacy. Her work spans national and regional briefs on child marriage, gender-based violence, and gender transformative education, as well as multi-country studies across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Amrita has held leadership roles in research and advocacy, building accountability frameworks, managing large networks, and strengthening institutional systems. She combines technical rigor with a policy lens, translating evidence into strategies that influence programs and decision-making at scale.
Diya Negi
Researcher & Data Technician
Diya is a data technician specializing in digital data collection, CAPI coding, and survey deployment. She ensures that fieldwork runs smoothly, with a focus on technical quality assurance and data integrity. Her skills in mobile technology integration and digital survey design allow her to support complex research assignments, while her meticulous approach ensures that datasets are clean, reliable, and ready for analysis. Diya oversees the end-to-end research cycle, bridging field operations with data systems so that insights are grounded in robust evidence and high-quality execution.
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