Arun P. S. is a public policy professional and trained lawyer with a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law University, Visakhapatnam. Previously, he worked at the Australian Consulate, and has also worked with MPs and MLAs, the National Institute of Rural Development, and the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry, building strong experience in policy research and governance. His work and interests focus on advancing participatory democracy and strengthening stakeholder engagement in the policymaking process.