Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis

Advisor



Priyanka Gajbhiye is a public policy and development sector professional with over a decade of experience in governance, social development, and technology-enabled interventions. She specializes in impact evaluation, policy analysis, and program management with a strong focus on community-driven solutions.



She currently serves as an Advisor at the Centre for Human Resource and Technology, AIGGPA, where she contributes to policy formulation, capacity building, and the integration of technology into human resource systems for improved governance.



Earlier, at AIGGPA’s Social Sector Centre, she worked in the Chief Minister’s Youth Internship Program (CMYIPDP) for 9,000+ interns, developed operational frameworks for Senior Citizen Homes, evaluated key agriculture and horticulture projects, and conducted research on migrant livelihoods and gender-based violence.



Priyanka began her career as an IT Trainer at Samarthan’s Skill Development Program in Bhopal and later worked as an IRC Coordinator for a UNDP-funded program at Samhita Community Development Services. She has also held key positions at PUKAR, Mumbai, facilitating youth research and community education. As part of the Chief Minister’s Young Professionals Development Program (CMYPDP), she contributed to governance reforms, Swachh Bharat Mission, and public service delivery improvements in Anuppur district.



An alumna of the Urban Fellowship Programme at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bangalore, Priyanka holds a Master’s in Public Administration (IGNOU), a Master’s in Social Work (Bhoj University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering (IET, Indore).



Her key areas of interest include human resource development, technology and governance, social issues, gender and livelihood programs, and policy-driven social transformation.