Dr. Niranjanaradhya V.P

Dr. Niranjanaradhya V.P

Dr. Niranjanaradhya V. P. is an esteemed Fellow and Programme Head of Universalisation of Education at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Dr. Niranjanaradhya brings extensive experience in the field of school education, having worked in this domain prior to joining the Centre for Child & the Law at NLSIU in 2003.

As the team leader of the Universalisation of Schools Education Programme, Dr. Niranjanaradhya has been instrumental in shaping policies related to the universalization of school education in the state of Karnataka. His contributions have significantly influenced the educational landscape in the state.

Dr. Niranjanaradhya has also served as a consultant and co-researcher with prestigious organizations such as UNESCO and Action Aid International India. He has made significant contributions to the policy paper on the Fundamental Right to Education, reflecting his deep understanding of the legal and social implications of the right to education.

Dr. Niranjanaradhya has organized several state and national level workshops, conferences, and seminars on the right to education, providing a platform for scholars, policymakers, and activists to discuss and debate the critical issues surrounding education in India.

He is a prolific writer, with several publications and articles in various newspapers, academic journals, and books/reports on the issue of the right to education. His recent study on the Role of SDMCs in Community Mobilization in School Education, supported by the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi, highlights his continued dedication to understanding and advancing education policy in India.