Namrita Mishra is a development professional with 4+ years of experience in programme implementation, government engagement, research, and community-led development across labour welfare, education, rural livelihoods, and social impact sectors. She has experience in designing and executing field interventions, strengthening institutional systems, and driving evidence-based programme delivery in collaboration with government departments, community institutions, and development partners.
Her areas of expertise include programme and project management, stakeholder engagement, policy and scheme support, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), field research, communications and knowledge management, beneficiary outreach, and the development of IEC and advocacy materials. She is skilled in translating field insights into actionable strategies through documentation, reporting, and implementation frameworks.
Currently, she supports the Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, with a focus on labour governance, welfare delivery improvement, policy analysis, scheme development, implementation planning, and organisational communications. Previously, she led programme operations and system-strengthening initiatives, including coordination with government stakeholders, community outreach, donor reporting, grant support, and research initiatives across labour and education programmes.
Her professional experience spans Bihar, Odisha, Haryana, and multi-stakeholder rural development contexts, including work on migrant worker welfare, women’s nutrition assessments, entrepreneurship promotion through SVEP, SHG strengthening, and livelihood enhancement research. She is recognised for strong cross-functional coordination, field execution, and communication capabilities, and is a Gold Medalist from NIRD&PR.
Bihar RTL (Right to Livelihoods)
Supported the Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, in strengthening labour governance through identification of gaps in welfare delivery, policy analysis, scheme drafting, and development of implementation frameworks. Coordinated with government stakeholders and internal teams to drive system-strengthening initiatives aimed at improving access to welfare schemes for migrant workers and other labour groups.
Communications & Outreach
Contributed to organisational communications and branding by developing social media content, managing digital outreach activities, and supporting initiatives that strengthened organisational visibility, stakeholder engagement, and brand presence across digital platforms.
Maternity Study (MAMATA Scheme Assessment)
Designed and conducted field research and surveys to assess women’s nutritional status under the MAMATA Scheme. Generated evidence-based insights and recommendations to support programme effectiveness and improve service delivery.
RTE 12(1)(c) Retention Survey
Managed caller operations to ensure effective execution of the RTE retention survey, supporting coordination, outreach processes, and smooth implementation of survey activities.
Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar
Geographic Experience
- Haryana
- Bihar
- Odisha