Dr. Yogesh Pahariya is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education (CPRHE), National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA). He previously taught in the Department of Political Science at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. He completed his undergraduate studies at Hindu College, University of Delhi, and subsequently pursued his Master’s, MPhil, and PhD degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). He has been awarded the UGC-JRF. He has actively presented his research findings at various national and international conferences. His research interests encompass inclusive education and the Indian Knowledge System.