Ketaki Gaikwad is working as a Research Assistant within the Growth Employment and Macroeconomy (GEM) team. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Fergusson College, Pune, and an MSc in Economics from MIT WPU, Pune. Ketaki’s professional background encompasses valuable research experiences gained through internships with esteemed think tanks such as CPRG, Delhi, as well as contributions to research consultancy projects. Additionally, she has collaborated with the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics on a significant District Planning initiative for the Maharashtra Government.