Policy Officer – Electric Mobility - Vasudha Foundation (PPO Convert)
(2024-01 - 2025-09)
- Facilitated research and stakeholder consultations on Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) adoption within India's EV ecosystem, embedding gender mainstreaming approaches to enhance women's participation and equity in emerging clean transport value chains.
- Engaged in project implementation and stakeholder coordination in the e-Mobility space.
- Conducted in-depth research on national and international policies, EV adoption frameworks, and financing mechanisms to support small and medium fleet operators.
- Designed survey questionnaires for projects aiming at EV transition readiness among truck driving partners and small and medium fleet truck operators.
- Carried out primary data collection, and quantitative and qualitative analysis of primary data collected to infer insights on challenges and enablers of Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) adoption.
- Drafted and co-authored knowledge products- slide decks, reports, and articles, translating data into decision-relevant insights.
Policy Advocacy Intern - TISS (FRA Project)
(2023-03 - 2023-06)
- Assisted in the implementation of Forest Rights Act project by TISS and Azim Premji Foundation in 30 villages from the tribal areas of Thane and Raigad districts in Maharashtra.
- Conducted socio-economic mapping through primary data collection and transect walks around the hamlets.
- Supported government–community coordination under the Forest Rights Act implementation.
- Utilised KoBo Toolbox for digital data entry and management.
- Conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) and capacity-building initiatives such as CFR workshops for tribal communities.
- Analysed MGNREGA data for study villages and drafted reports on the status of its implementation.
Volunteer – Project ENY - Vikva Sustainable Foundation
(2020-12 - 2022-11)
- Supported the planning and execution of public environmental campaigns and workshops aimed at promoting sustainable living practices and local resilience.
- Organised educational events focused on ecosystem restoration, zero-waste living and individual action for climate adaptation.
Volunteer – Action to Improve Environment Mission - All Is Well - NGO
(2016-10 - 2018-08)
- Participated in plantation drives, beach clean drives, and turtle nesting sites protection to strengthen coastal ecosystems.
- Conducted community awareness campaigns on waste management and environmental protection, engaging with Gram Panchayats and school groups.
