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Purnima Porwal

Purnima Porwal

Development economics researcher and policy analyst

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
Joined February 2026
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Summary

Researcher in development economics with a postgraduate dissertation on agricultural impacts of rainfall variation; academic work earned High Merit recognition at the University of Nottingham. ijmrrs+1
Writes on policy and inclusion topics: has produced policy-oriented research on the Indian textile industry and published commentary on economic inclusion of sexual and gender minorities. nititantra+1
Active in student and youth organisations with communications and social media leadership roles while an undergraduate, and experience across several internships and short-term research roles.
Recognised/shortlisted for research-related roles: appears in selection/shortlist documents for research positions, indicating competitive selection for research appointments. ac+1

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Decoding the Impact of Rainfall Variations on Agriculture

January 1, 2024

MSc dissertation on the impact of rainfall variations on agriculture (Development Economics, University of Nottingham).

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Identification Of The Issues With The Indian Textile Industry And Its Way Forward

November 1, 2023

Policy-style research paper outlining challenges facing the Indian textile industry and proposing strategic recommendations.

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Varied Pride Community Inclusiveness in the Economies

July 1, 2022

Article discussing inclusion of sexual and gender minorities in economies and implications for social and economic development.

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