Chirag Bariya

Project Lead, UPTSU

Chirag is a passionate traveller who explored various states during his academic and professional journey. After graduating from IIT Kharagpur, he pursued the Young India Fellowship to deepen his understanding of development and social issues. Inspired by his college years, he spent over three years with PRADAN in rural Madhya Pradesh and later worked as a consultant for a political consultancy during the 2023 Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha Elections. He thrives on collaborating with diverse individuals, addressing critical issues, and embracing new cultures. At PRADAN, he focused on empowering Self-Help Groups in Betul and Shahdol, while in Rajasthan, he analyzed ground realities during elections.

Now at IIC in Lucknow, he leads Digital Health initiatives to improve healthcare accessibility and effect systemic change.