I have a keen interest in economics and believe in the reformative potential of the field, especially how policy can mitigate challenges faced by underserved communities in terms of financial inclusion, investment opportunities, and overall development. In an attempt to make a real-world impact, I’ve established a social venture named Dividendi, which democratises access to investment knowledge and opportunities for the underprivileged. The venture takes a multi-pronged approach, starting with the distribution of educational resources: a beginner's guide to stock market participation and India-specific investing information and regulations. I’ve partnered with Karma Foundation, a renowned NGO in Ahmedabad, to encourage financial literacy for children and adolescents. I hope to soon launch a crowdfunding campaign to raise capital and utilise the funds to promote mutual fund investment and entrepreneurship amongst these students.
I am honored to say that I was nominated as Head Boy by my peers and teachers, and I see this as an enormous responsibility. My focus has always been to advocate for student voices, and also ensure that the AIS community is striving to reach its full potential. Thus, whether in day-to-day communication and logistics, or in the execution of large-scale events like AIS Spectra and TEDx AIS, I hope I have been able to mentor my juniors and lead my peers effectively.