Ms. Purnasha completed her graduation in sociology from Ramadevi Women’s University and Masters in Sociology from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Currently, she is working as a Research Analyst in an International Project entitled “Economic and Health Impact Assessment of Heat Adaptation Action Case Study in Bhubaneswar” funded by Wellcome Trust, U.K since 1st December, 2023. She is actively engaged in a policy evaluation of the Govt. of India Schemes for promotion of production and consumption of millets in Odisha.