Shamika Ravi

Dr. Shamika Ravi is an Indian economist and public policy researcher. She currently serves as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and as a Secretary to the Government of India. Her research focuses on public policy issues such as healthcare, gender equality, poverty alleviation, and economic development.[1][2]

Early life and education

Ravi was born in Patna, and raised in Kerala, India. She completed her undergraduate degree from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, in 1996.[3] She later attended the Delhi School of Economics and received her Ph.D. in economics from New York University.[4]

Academic career

Ravi joined the Indian School of Business (ISB) in 2005 as a visiting faculty member, later becoming an assistant professor and eventually a professor of economics.[5] She has taught courses in managerial economics, game theory, and microfinance.

Her research includes studies on health financing, women’s political participation, and financial inclusion. She co-authored the report Health and Morbidity in India (2004–2014), which analyzed the economic impact of public health insurance programs.[6] Her academic work has appeared in journals such as the *World Development* and *Journal of Development Economics*.[7]

Policy roles and public engagement

Ravi has held multiple advisory and research roles:

She is a regular contributor to Indian media outlets and has authored opinion pieces in newspapers such as *The Indian Express*, *Mint*, and *The Hindu*, focusing on data-driven policymaking and development economics.[9]

Research and views

Ravi’s work on gender and politics has examined women’s representation and voting behavior in Indian elections. She has advocated for targeted reservation policies based on empirical evidence of political exclusion.[10] She has publicly opposed the use of randomized quotas, favoring a compensatory justice approach to policy design.

Her views on global trade have emphasized the need for India to balance protectionism with liberalization, particularly in light of international trade tensions.[11]

Her contributions are also featured in edited volumes such as Economic Reasoning and Public Policy Case Studies from India published by RIS.[12]

Media and public discourse

Ravi frequently appears in policy forums and public events, discussing development challenges, data governance, and evidence-based reforms. She has been featured in media programs and platforms such as *SheThePeople*, *Open Magazine*, and *Asia Society*.[13][14]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Shamika Ravi". Observer Research Foundation. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Shamika Ravi appointed to PM's Economic Advisory Council". Hindustan Times. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Prof. Shamika Ravi". W20 India. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Dr. Shamika Ravi". Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Shamika Ravi - ISB Profile". Indian School of Business. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Health and Morbidity in India (2004–2014)" (PDF). Brookings Institution. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  7. ^ Ravi, Shamika (2021). "Institutional Corruption in Indian Politics: An Empirical Analysis". Journal of Development Economics. 148: 101–115.
  8. ^ a b "Shamika Ravi". International Growth Centre. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  9. ^ Shamika Ravi (4 November 2022). "India's hidden burden of health debt". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  10. ^ Masoodi, Ashwaq. "Women can impact outcome, they vote differently from men: Shamika Ravi". Mint. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  11. ^ Punj, Shweta (12 March 2025). "Trump tariff threats present opportunity for India: Shamika Ravi". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  12. ^ "Economic Reasoning and Public Policy Case Studies from India" (PDF). RIS India. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  13. ^ "It Is Crucial For Young Girls To See Female Mentors: Shamika Ravi". SheThePeople. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  14. ^ "Shamika Ravi: India's Explainer". Open Magazine. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
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