Anshu Yadav is a Research Associate at CPR Land Rights Initiative. Her journey at CPR began in 2020 as an intern, and since then she has actively been engaged with LRI’s work. Her research focuses on policy matters pertaining to land rights, constitutionals matter and other social policies affecting the human rights of marginalized and tribal groups.
Anshu has a diverse skill set and interests spanning from law to public policy. She contributes in two main capacities: as a policy analyst and as a lawyer in projects at the initiative.
Prior to joining CPR, Anshu worked as an Analyst in the Project Planning and Implementation Division of Quality Council of India (QCI). During her time at QCI, she worked with the Ministry of Culture, on several projects, including leading in-depth research for the Vision 2047 project, studying autonomous bodies under ministry, and redesigning national and international awards. Her role also involved designing implementation plans and conducting policy analyses to aid in the development of new policies and strategies.
Anshu has a deep interest in Gandhian ideology and has been associated with Sadbhavna, an initiative dedicated to countering hate and polarization and building bridges across differences in India. She has contributed to Sadbhavna for over three years.
As a student, Anshu spent her breaks gaining valuable experience through internships with lawyers, at Office of Additional Solicitor General (ASG), and law firms. Among these experiences, her role as a Student Research Intern at NITI Aayog stands out, where she worked on the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP).
Her undergrad dissertation explored the right to property as a socio-legal study from an Indian perspective. Anshu holds an integrated degree in Law from Law College Dehradun.
