Pragati Creations
We are a team of socially driven researchers dedicated to creating a significant positive impact on millions of lives. We are a research consultancy firm (LLP/LLC) registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Govt. of India. We aim for sustainable human development by providing consultancy services for policymaking through our research work. Our mission is to empower marginalized communities by assisting them in exploring and fully utilizing their human potential.
Our Team
Vishal Tikhute
Dr. Vishal is the founder and Managing Director (MD) of Pragati Creations. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he oversees the Research and Development (R&D) wing of the organisation. For more than 11 years, Dr. Vishal has shared his expertise with researchers from prestigious international institutes like Friedensau Adventist University (Germany), Pathfinder International, New Delhi, Linpico SARL (a French consultancy), UNDP India, and multiple universities and NGOs from Africa and Southeast Asia. He is a public health professional with expertise in statistical analysis, programme management, and scientific writing. Through his extensive international publications, he always advocates for quality healthcare delivery and human development for all sections of society.
Komal Devkate
Ms. Komal is a director at Pragati Creations; she looks after the community development and communications wing of the institute. She is visiting faculty at multiple universities and also associated with TISS, Mumbai, as a PhD scholar. Her research and project management experience exceeds 10 years of impressive work at various renowned institutes across India. Her research areas involved health equity, promoting women’s health rights, and improving healthcare access for rural, marginalized tribal communities, specifically adolescent girls and women from NTDNT communities. Through both academic inquiry and field engagement, she strives to contribute meaningfully to public health discourse and to advocate for equitable access to healthcare for marginalized communities.
Dhananjay Kumar
Mr Dhananjay is a senior consultant at Pragati Creations. He has been an active member of Pragati Creations since its inception. His engagement with us extends to multiple international research projects, covering countries like Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, and Lesotho, showcasing his broad understanding of global issues. With an M.Phil. and a master’s degree from prestigious institutions like JNU, New Delhi, and TISS, Mumbai, Dhanajay brings a wealth of knowledge for our team at Pragati Creations.
Dhananjay's expertise encompasses project management, academic research, networking, and fundraising. His dedication to team dynamics and moral support creates a positive atmosphere that encourages innovation and productivity at Pragati Creations. He actively guides management in securing grants and exploring research collaboration opportunities from international universities, including Friedensau Adventist University (FAU) in Germany.
Prashant Gawai
Mr. Prashant secured his master's in Cities and Governance from the prestigious TISS, Hyderabad. Currently, he is a research consultant at Pragati Creations. He is also associated with multiple national and international institutes as a policy analyst. He contributes his expertise in health system strengthening by analyzing policies for gaps and exploring potential for reforms. He has command over social research, project management, and advanced data analytics tools. His areas of interest include sustainable human development through urban planning, housing, occupational safety, and mitigating environmental degradation.
Fortune Okafor
Dr. Fortune is a Nigeria-based data scientist and a research consultant, he has jointly published research papers with PC members (Dr Vishal). He has a profound interest in cardiology, data science, and machine learning. He has international publications covering broader areas of public health, clinical cardiology, and data science.
Boluwatife Fatokun
Mr Boluwatife is a young, enthusiastic Nigerian researcher. At Pragati Creations, he has been a part of several international publications, covering public health issues in LMICs like Senegal, Ghana, Lesotho, and Jordan. He prefers working with multidisciplinary teams and has published several clinical studies, including recent acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) research in Africa. His academic achievements included a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science (Kwara State University, Nigeria) and a PGD in project management from the Chartered Institute of Project Management, Ghana. He has a keen interest in cardiovascular medicine, genomics and health policy.
We believe that health is a composite function of one's physical, spiritual, economic, and social well-being. Our core functional areas included four pillars of health, education, livelihood, and happiness for all (mental health and spiritual well-being). We are committed to providing consultancy services transcending geographical boundaries.
Our Recent Multi-national Research Studies
This is our contribution to constructive advocacy & policy making
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