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Driven by the vision of creating a better and sustainable future for the society and nature, and believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and action.Over 22 years of experience in diverse technical, engineering, and multi-cultural developmental organizations including NGOs, youth groups and corporates. Experience in engineering and scientific interventions for socio-economic development of industrial eco-systems and non-formal groups. Served in several leadership positions including as a country director of an international faith based advocacy and activist organisation building eco-networks on engaging multi-faith stakeholders on environmental conservations in India. Developed a passion for solutions based approach addressing the challenges in the fields of energy, environment, climate change, and natural resources. Excited about exploring collaboration and partnership opportunities in various sectors. Experience of skill development through entrepreneurship development programme on sustainability as well as training, capacity building and technical workshops in the handicraft sectors. Currently pursuing doctoral research in sustainability evaluation of Decentralised Wastewater Treatment and recycling technologies at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, while working as a Senior Consultant at ASSOCHAM, the leading, apex and oldest chamber of commerce and industry in India.As a professional, have contributed to the development and implementation of various projects and initiatives of national repute related to environmental standards, emergency preparedness for hazardous chemical manufacturing, waste management strategies, resource efficiency plans, life cycle assessment, engineering studies like feasibility, basic engineering design package (BEDP), market survey, technology assessment and detailed project reports (DPRs), Coordinated and contributed in national policy developments on water use efficiency and industrial pollution. Special interest in ideas and proposal formulations.First hand experience in rural and urban community based projects on environmental concerns. Managed and co-lead project funded by different ministries and international agencies such as the UN.Volunteering exposure through youth groups, UN online volunteering, NGOs working on handicrafts and political campaigning. Motivated to share progressive and innovative ideas with stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds, and leverage expertise in nonprofit organizations, sustainable development, and government relations.

Listed skills include Nonprofits, Capacity Building, Social Entrepreneurship, Research, and 15 others.