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Dr. Monika Kulshreshtha

NITI Aayog, Sports Authority of India, University of Delhi

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3133-2959
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About

Hi! I’m Dr. Monika Kulshreshtha. I’m an Anthropologist with over 7 years of hands-on experience in research, public health, sports science, monitoring and evaluation.

🧠 Current Role

Currently, I am working at DMEO, NITI Aayog as a Monitoring & Evaluation lead, supporting evidence-based decision-making at the national level. I’ve trained over 250+ Indian and international officials on Logical Frameworks, Theory of Change and SMART Indicators.

🏋️‍♀️ Past Experience in Sports Science

Previously, I worked as a Sports Scientist at the Sports Authority of India, conducting Anthropometric assessments and research on elite athletes in disciplines like wrestling, hockey, athletics, and taekwondo. I also set up a high-tech Human Performance Lab in SAI, Lucknow and delivered lectures to coaches and athletes on Sports Anthropometry.

🎓Academic Background

My academic journey includes a PhD in Anthropology from Delhi University, with a focus on physical fitness, public health, and Kinanthropometry, The research skills I’ve developed—quantitative and qualitative—help me draw real-world insights. Having worked with elite athletes, tribal, and rural communities, I bring a people-first approach in my work.

💃 Passion for Arts & Health

I am deeply committed to the field of Arts and Health and have explored how dance support physical and mental well-being. I believe in the healing power of movement and have published multiple studies on dance, fitness, and mental health. I’m also a proud member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), staying connected with thought leaders in dance science.

If you're working in public health, dance science, evaluation, or exploring how art connects to health—I’d love to connect and collaborate. Let’s build something meaningful together. 🤝

Employment

  • NITI Aayog Monitoring and Evaluation Lead
    2023 - Present
  • Sports Authority of India Performance Analyst- Anthropometry
    2023 - Present
  • Sports Authority of India Anthropometrist Grade II
    2021 - 2023
  • University of Delhi Senior Research Fellow
    2018 - 2021

Education

  • University of Delhi P.hD.
    2016 - 2022
  • University of Delhi Master of Science (Anthropology)
    2014 - 2016
  • University of Delhi B.Sc. (H) Anthropology
    2011 - 2014

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (6)