Punit Mishra

Development Researcher

[IPH Bengaluru @iphindia]

Kicked off Day 1 of the #RealistResearchBlendedCourse (Face-to-Face Phase) at @iimb_official

The recap session explored whether research can ever be neutral, emphasizing that every method is grounded in its own philosophical roots. It revisited the philosophical foundations of realist research, highlighting realism as a bridge between the real world and the interpreted world. The session also underscored that people remain the driving force behind any programme.

Dr. Prashanth N. S. led a session on concepts and terminology that explored how programmes and policies are ideas shaped by underlying assumptions and contextual factors. It also featured an interactive illustration, where participants contributed a policy or programme idea and collectively unpacked its assumptions and contextual elements.

Dr. Pragati Hebbar used a variety of examples to explain how programme theories are developed, emphasizing the ontological layers. She also discussed why it is important to construct Initial Programme Theories (IPTs) and the different levels of programme theory. Although many possible programme theories exist, she pointed out that time and resource constraints force us to select only a few to address specific parts of the larger picture.

Finally, Prof. Sara Van Belle unpacked CMO (Context-Mechanism-Outcome) configurations, discussed different approaches to causalityand generative causation, introduced alternative frameworks such as CIMO (Context-Intervention-Mechanism-Outcome) and ICAMO (Intervention-Context-Actor-Mechanism-Outcome), and explained its use for data analysis in realist research.

@Chaudharyadit23 @AvishekHazra23, @commed_doc @MonicaShriv @punitrd @HiralkarSakshi

#IPHBengaluru #TTNSoAS #RealistResearch2025 #IPHEvents #blendedlearning

[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

@Niranjan_PC A proud moment for all teams & collaborators who contributed, a true celebration of people, partnerships, and progress.
Heartfelt thanks to MoWCD, GIZ, and our state partners for their continued leadership and unwavering support.
Download here: https://t.co/I1rTJP7tmJ
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[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

We are delighted to unveil Stories of Inspiration, a Coffee Table Book capturing the SENU (Securing Nutrition, Enhancing Resilience) project’s journey and field-driven innovations.
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[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

Knowledge becomes transformation when shared. A day to celebrate shared progress.
We launched Stories of Inspiration & Ten Districts, One Mission, spotlighting the SENU journey and the innovations strengthening nutrition and caregiving systems across ten Utkarsh districts.
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[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

Join us at #IASP2025 On Nov. 27-28 at the AnSI, Kolkata.

📆 Dr. Niranjan Saggurti (@Niranjan_PC) will deliver the Dr. George Simons Memorial Lecture on 27th November 2025 at 5:00 PM, a tribute to Dr. Simon’s pioneering contributions to demography and population sciences.

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[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

@Niranjan_PC 🗓️ 28 Nov – PCC Plenary: Adolescents in Transition: Integrating Nutrition, Mental Well-being, and Social Contexts for Holistic Health
To know about the conference details: https://t.co/PvBVQGTMPI
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[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

The impact a program has cannot be understood by quantitative inputs alone, experience of a program is deeply understood by qualitative experiences~Dr. Suneeta Krishnan, Dy Director, Strategy Planning & Management and MLE, India Country Office @gatesfoundation at #ICES2024

[Zoya Ali Rizvi @ZoyaAliRizvi]

Happy to have spoken on use of data for Govt led programmes as #RKSK #SHWP #AMB etc implementation, assessment, mid- course correction, improvement, felicitation of states and inculcation of healthy competition. @P_C_Consulting @BMGFIndia .

[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

Unfortunately, we do not not have many learnings from CSR programs that get implemented. We need to know investment/ resources on each CSR program vs the impact; number of sewing machines vs how it has empowered the women in a program~@Niranjan_PC,MD @P_C_Consulting at #ICES2024

[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

Data ownership, Data entry, fostering healthy competition, empowering state level innovations are important components to get good quality data for program enhancements ~@ZoyaAliRizvi, Dy Commissioner, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI at #ices2024

[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

RASTA’s pioneering research on geographical vulnerability affecting RMNCH+A outcomes in North-East India, has been recently published in the reputed Economic and Political Weekly.

@Niranjan_PC, @punitrd, @rajibacharya,

#RASTA #PopulationCouncilConsulting, #SDGs #DataForGood

[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

#RASTA has bridged critical evidence gaps since 2018, mentoring 50+ young scholars. With 30+ policy briefs, 40+ peer-reviewed papers, and 30+ data analytics projects supporting program decisions, the journey continues as 20 new fellows join. 🌍📊 #ResearchImpact #DataForChange

[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

RASTA Scholar @KrishnaSurjya from @okdiscd, Assam, appreciates the diverse discussions in the workshop, which address key areas of research and understanding. 📚

@Pop_Council, @Niranjan_PC, @rajibacharya, @punitrd

#ResearchDialogue #SocialDevelopment #KnowledgeExchange

[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

RASTA Scholar @Prafull63932263 from @vaniviharcloud, Odisha, praises the workshop for helping academicians bridge the gap between research, policy, and programs. 📚✨

@Pop_Council, @Niranjan_PC, @rajibacharya, @punitrd

#ResearchToPolicy #AcademicImpact #KnowledgeSharing

[PopulationCouncil Consulting @P_C_Consulting]

✨ Join us at the India CSR &ESG Summit for the panel: 'Accelerating Social Impact: Data for Decision Making’.✨#ICES2024

🗓️ 17 Oct 2024
⏰ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
📍 Hotel Pullman, New Delhi

@MedhaGandhi, @Niranjan_PC, @ZoyaAliRizvi, @PrinSciAdvGoI, @gatesfoundation, @csrboxorg

[Punit Mishra @punitrd]

Do read and share feedback!

#newpublication #northeastindia #rasta

[RASTA @rasta_pc]

RASTA published a paper discussing RMNCH vulnerabilities faced by the residents of Northeastern India in @epw_in Congrats! @AanchalPurbey @SubratoMondal16 @Niranjan_PC @rajibacharya @punitrd F Zavier and Debendra N. Interesting study. https://t.co/m539ysTC2k

[RASTA @rasta_pc]

#RASTA Call for #Internship 2024! Interested in enhancing your analytical skills in evidence-based #policymaking & #program #implementation? #Applynow with your proposal by 10/Jun/24 #opportunity #hiring #publichealth #research #youthopportunity #careergrowth

[RASTA @rasta_pc]

#Rasta consultative meeting with #policy makers, program managers and #researchers of #NorthEast region.. @usaid_india @Niranjan_PC @rajibacharya @punitrd @nhm

[RASTA @rasta_pc]

Government needs such kind of #analytical support for the state of #ArunachalPradesh-MD, NHM Arunachal Pradesh

[RASTA @rasta_pc]

@rasta consultative meeting.. discussing the challenges and opportunities in #nagaland! The 5 Ts of Nagaland: Tough geography, Tea plantation, Tourism, Tobacco and Terrorism! #evidence based solution can convert these #challenges into #opportunities