Gargi Bisht

About

Policy and governance researcher with experience in qualitative research, literature review, and advanced Excel. Published work on judicial reform and a background in History with a Political Science minor.

Experience

• Strategy and Communications Intern
  Devi Foundation
  Mar 2023 – May 2023
• Social Media and Designs Head
  History Department, Dyal Singh College
  May 2022 – May 2023

Education

• M.A. History
  Miranda House
  History · 2024 – 2026
• B.A. (Hons.) History
  Dyal Singh
  History · 2021 – 2024
• CBSE AISSCE-Class 12th
  St. Paul's School, New Delhi
  2021 – 2021
• CBSE AISSE-Class 10th
  St. Paul's School, New Delhi
  2019 – 2019

Skills

• Canva
• Qualitative Research
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Policy Research

Projects

• Durbar and Rituals of Power: Ceremony as Statecraft
  Primary-source research

  Academic research project using primary-source research (Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi), examining how ritual and ceremony functioned as instruments of political legitimacy and statecraft. Established an evidence-based analysis on the relationship between ceremonies/symbolism, governance and institutional authority.

Courses & certifications

• Excel Basics for Data Analytics · IBM

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Core Member, Devbhoomi Society

  Promoting the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand

• History Society seminars and academic events

  Moderated panels and anchored History Society seminars and academic events

📚 Publications

• Exploring the Alternate Causes of Judicial Crisis Beyond Judicial Inefficiency · 2026