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Rushikesh Jadhav

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Projects & Research

Global Protest Tracker Screenshot

Global Protest Tracker: Interactive Visualization

An interactive, web-based tool analyzing worldwide protest events from 2017 to 2025, enabling users to explore protest outcomes, motivating factors, and more. Built with D3.js, the tool transforms a simple dataset into an interactive resource for policy researchers and analysts tracking global civil society trends.

D3.js JavaScript HTML/CSS Data Visualization
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Aravalli Range Ruiling: Investigative Article

Conducted an independent geospatial analysis applying the Supreme Court of India’s November 20, 2025 prominence and clustering criteria to satellite-derived elevation data. Developed a transparent, replicable methodology to measure how much of the historically understood Aravalli range would qualify for legal protection under the new definition, finding that over 96% would not meet the threshold. The project integrates GIS, statistical analysis, and data visualization to translate a technical legal standard into concrete spatial outcomes.

D3.js HTML/CSS Statistical Modeling Geospatial Analysis
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Agricultural Insurance Analysis Chart

Agricultural Insurance Analysis: North East India

A policy analysis of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme, focusing on implementation challenges and outcomes in India's North Eastern states. Using Python and Altair, this report visualizes coverage gaps, uptake rates, and farmer enrollment trends to inform agricultural policy improvements in underserved regions.

Python Altair Policy Analysis Data Visualization
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Kenya Energy Policy Analysis

Assessing the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Kenya's Feed-in-Tariff Policy

A rigorous quasi-experimental evaluation of Kenya's 2008 renewable energy policy using Difference-in-Differences and synthetic control methods. This study quantifies the policy's dual impact on carbon emissions reduction and economic development, comparing Kenya's outcomes against Ghana and 15 other Sub-Saharan African nations to assess whether green energy incentives can deliver both environmental and growth benefits.

Causal Inference Python Policy Evaluation Energy Policy
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Agricultural Credit Policy

Improving Access to Institutional Credit for India's Agricultural Sector

This is a policy proposal that provides guidelines on addressing systemic barriers to institutional agricultural credit access in India. This research synthesizes stakeholder analysis, institutional constraints, and credit market dynamics to propose actionable reforms for achieving universal access to institutional credit, with mechanisms for monitoring inclusion, reducing delinquency, and directing credit toward agricultural investments.

Policy Design Stakeholder Analysis Financial Inclusion Agriculture
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About

I am a Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. I am interested in using data to better understand policy problems and help decision-makers turn evidence into action.

My work focuses on environmental and economic policy, with interests in agriculture and development in emerging markets. I enjoy working at the intersection of data, policy design, and real-world implementation.

I work with tools such as Python, R, Stata, and D3.js to analyze data and build clear, intuitive visualizations. I care deeply about making complex analysis accessible, whether for policymakers, researchers, or the public.

Rushikesh Jadhav

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