Shobha Vasan is a Researcher interested in agricultural economics and sustainable development. She earned a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Hyderabad and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas College, affiliated with the University of Calicut. Shobha has interned with prestigious public organizations like Niti Aayog and the Kerala Institute of Local Administration, as well as several nonprofit organizations, including the Mann Deshi Foundation and Mount Everest. She actively participates in women in economics initiatives, advocating for the empowerment and inclusion of women in the field.