Policy Research & Analysis means systematically studying government schemes, legislation, and social programs — reviewing data, interviewing stakeholders, and modeling impact — to recommend what policy should look like next. It's core to Policy Analysts and Policy Researchers at Indian think tanks (like NCAER, CPR, or ORF) and government advisory bodies, while Sociologists draw on it for applied social-impact studies. Strong quantitative skills plus a master's in public policy (from IIMs' PGP-PM, TISS, or similar) command real salary premiums in this field.
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