Dr. Taru Saigal holds a PhD in Economics from BITS Pilani. She specializes in Development Economics and Gender Economics. She is Co-Director of an ICSSR-sponsored research project under Vision Viksit Bharat@2047. The project aims to improve socio-economic welfare and cultural integration of migrant workers. Dr. Taru has published extensively in Scopus-indexed, peer-reviewed journals. Her work addresses key issues in development and gender economics. She is frequently invited as a resource person and panelist at academic forums. Dr. Taru also holds UGC-NET certification, reflecting her academic dedication. She is passionate about policy discussions and fostering academic collaborations to drive social change.