Highlights: Manish completed his postgraduate degree from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, where he developed a holistic knowledge of rural settings and the development process. He is keen on working in the broad areas of livelihoods, and people's institutions. Manish is an avid reader. Other experiences include He being a social protection cell representative, and serving as a member of student council in Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He received the silver medal for fund raising by Cancer & Aid Society and participated in the President Award Camp.