Bijayalaxmi is a development professional with more than a decade of experience in maternal, child, and adolescent health and nutrition. Her expertise spans government partnerships, research, advocacy (media and research-policy advocacy), partnership and strategic management, and community engagement.

She holds graduate degrees in Social Work and Population Studies, a PhD in social work focused on Community Engagement and Policy Influencing, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies, Urban Planning and Development, and Development Communication.

She has over 4o publications and has presented over 20 papers at national and international conferences, workshops, and consultations. She received an award for social media ambassadorship from India at a global public health conference in Bangkok and represented India as country coordinator with the International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) for social media content on International Women’s Day, 2024.