Tasnim J Bharmal

Tasnim J. Bharmal is a devoted professional with a diverse background spanning research and education on Gujarat. At IIHS, she serves as an External Consultant, deeply engrossed in the research titled ‘Migration and Health in Urban Gujarat’. Tasnim’s role involves making substantial contributions to unravel the intricate intersection of migration patterns and health outcomes within the urban landscape of Ahmedabad. Simultaneously, she has been an integral part of the academic realm as an associate in the Arts & Social Science Department at Ahmedabad University since 2022. There, Tasnim actively enriches the academic environment by periodically engaging in teaching, notably courses like ‘Ahmedabad Gateway’, shedding historicity on the city’s socio-political unique aspects. Her journey in information management commenced with an internship at the Vikram Sarabhai Library and Information Center at the IIM-A, laying the foundation for her understanding of academic knowledge systems. Being native and with a profound passion for Gujarat and the Gujarati language, Tasnim is dedicated to contributing significantly to academia and research initiatives. She firmly believes that Gujarat, not just because her home but a major socio-political landscape in India, deserves comprehensive study across various disciplines to understand India closely.