Isha Gupta

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Dr Isha Gupta is the research lead for the skills vertical at JustJobs Network (JJN). With more than seven years of professional and research experience, she specialises in applying micro-econometric and qualitative methods to analyse socioeconomic issues, with a focus on skills, labour, and gender. At JJN, she engages with multiple stakeholders including government bodies, multilateral organisations, academic institutions, and implementation partners to generate evidence-based research to inform policy. Isha holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Padova, Italy.


Areas of expertise

Labour, development, gender


Currently working at

JustJobs Network


Articles by Isha Gupta


textile factory workers sewing in a production facility--DDU GKY scheme

February 4, 2026
Why are rural youth still struggling to access skill training?
The DDU-GKY scheme was designed to bridge skilling and formal jobs for rural youth. However, low awareness, distant placements, social factors, and curriculum gaps hinder uptake.
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