About
Akshay Bhate holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). He has experience in legislative research, public policy, political communication, and electoral strategy. Through the LAMP Fellowship at PRS Legislative Research, he gained practical exposure to parliamentary proceedings, legislative processes, and policy analysis.
He has contributed to electoral research, field coordination, and political communication across Lok Sabha constituencies. His experience includes researching public issues, analysing electoral dynamics, developing political messaging, and contributing to manifesto-related initiatives.
His academic interests include public policy, democratic governance, legislative studies, political leadership, and public administration. Drawing on his experience in legislative research and political engagement, he is interested in understanding how democratic institutions function, how policies are formulated, and how governments address public concerns. He seeks to explore the relationship between political leadership, governance, and public policy, with a particular interest in strengthening democratic institutions and promoting informed public engagement through research, education, and dialogue.