Harshil Sharma

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Harshil Sharma is Director, Government Relations, at Indus Action, where he collaborates with the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh to improve welfare systems for workers. A labour economist, he has more than a decade of experience in labour welfare and policy reforms. With a PhD in Labour Studies from JNU, Harshil blends research, data, and on-ground insights to design inclusive, accessible solutions that bridge policy and real-world impact.


Areas of expertise

Labour welfare systems, government relations


Currently working at

Indus Action


Articles by Harshil Sharma


daily-wage labourers waiting at a labour chowk--Delhi labour chowks

February 17, 2026
No shade, no security: The crisis at Delhi’s labour chowks
Workers at Delhi’s labour chowks face age discrimination, wage theft, and a daily struggle without basic facilities. Here's how unused welfare funds could transform these spaces.
A man uses industrial machinery to work on a metal part for a vehicle. - Skill development

February 25, 2025
Skill development in India: The facts behind the figures
A closer look at India's vocational education system reveals a rising reliance on short-term training, poor employment outcomes, and inflated placement statistics which reflect systemic failures.
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