Shaurya Gupta is an experienced development sector professional specializing in education, program management, and monitoring & evaluation. Currently, he serves as the Centre Manager at the Centre for Development Policy and Management at IIM Udaipur, where his work focuses on development policy, school education, poverty alleviation programs, and development research. Shaurya has collaborated with various government bodies and academic institutions, significantly contributing to research and policy development. His previous roles include impactful work with the University of Leeds, Vidya Bhawan Society, and Seva Mandir. He holds a Master’s degree in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor’s in Journalism from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal.

Research Specialisation: Program monitoring and evaluation, NGOs and social sector management, school education, and early childhood education.