


Murchana
Project Officer and Research Associate
Murchana is a Project Officer and Research Associate at the Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory (IMHO). She holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai with academic training across law, economics, project management, data analysis and sectoral policies including health, gender, education and development. Murchana is a professional Indian classical and folk-dance artist and enjoys practising her art in her free time and taking care of her two dogs Bella and Lolo.
Professional Interests: Understanding mental health and mental health legislation through a rights-based approach and in the intersection of social justice, gender and climate change.