Building climate action that works on the ground.

I work at the intersection of sustainable urban development, clean energy, and real-world implementation. With an architectural background, I support states and cities in designing and delivering low-carbon, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient urban systems that work not just on paper but aim to be sustained on the ground.

My work involves close collaboration with multilateral organisations, donor agencies, city and state governments, research institutions, and implementing partners. Across policy design, evidence-based planning, data integration, and programme delivery, I focus on turning sustainability ambition into practical, scalable actions that create measurable impact for communities.

I bring an integrated perspective that combines architectural and urban planning thinking, data analytics, AI-enabled decision support, and strategic execution to enable inclusive growth, strengthen public health outcomes, and build long-term urban resilience.

Manifesto

I believe real change begins on the ground, not in documents or dashboards.

My work sits at the intersection of cities, climate, and people, where design, data, and policy are tested by real-world conditions. With a background in architecture and sustainable development, I focus on turning intent into action, beyond presentations.

I see sustainability as a responsibility, not a trend.

Data should guide decisions, not decorate reports.

I believe AI is not a replacement for thinking, but an assistant for execution, clearing cognitive overload so human judgment, context, and experience can lead.

I work closely with governments, institutions, and communities because a lasting impact is collective. I am driven by the belief that cities can grow without leaving people behind, and that thoughtful action today shapes resilient futures tomorrow.

Experience

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Associate

I work on the IKI-funded Asia Low-Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) project, supporting energy-efficient and low-carbon buildings in Asia through the deployment of the Building Emission Assessment Tool (BEAT) for whole-life carbon assessment. My work focuses on evidence-based data research, AI-supported analytics for policy and implementation, development of building-sector data frameworks and benchmarks, and supporting investment mobilisation through project pipelines and the Green Finance Network (GFN).

ICLEI South Asia

Former Project Officer, Urban

Led implementation of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany–funded TUMI E-Bus Mission across multiple cities, developing sustainable mobility readiness KPIs and city- and state-level action plans. I also prepared district environmental plans with support from the Clean Air Fund, designed pilot interventions on air quality, waste, and heat mitigation, and led stakeholder consultations and capacity-building programmes with government and institutional partners.

Athena Infonomics LLC

Consultant (Air Quality Expert- Freelance)

Led urban infrastructure readiness through secondary research for air quality management across 10+ cities under India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), supported by the Clean Air Fund (CAF).

Global Shapers Community – World Economic Forum

Volunteer

Led civic engagement projects on climate action, gender equity, and financial education for women in marginalised communities.

BUSARA Centre for Behavioral Economics

Research Project

Conducted behavioural research on maternal healthcare delivery, analysing service access, user experience, and systemic gaps to support evidence-based healthcare system design and service improvements.

Designing Buildings

Coordinated architectural design and infrastructure projects, engaging closely with clients to deliver sustainable and context-specific design solutions. Contributed to net-zero institutional building projects with a focus on energy efficiency and passive design strategies.

Impact Areas

Urban Development

Sustainable

Infrastructure

Climate-Responsive

Policy & Planning

Evidence-Based

Data Analytics

AI-Enabled

Engagement

Stakeholder-Led

Implementation

Pilot & Scale

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Low-Carbon Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Developing emission assessment tools, building-sector registries, benchmarking systems, and whole-life carbon frameworks to support national and city-level decarbonisation strategies.

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Clean Mobility & EV Transition

Designing EV-readiness assessments, fleet transition roadmaps, and charging infrastructure plans for cities and state transport departments across India.

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Air Quality Management

Preparing district environmental plans, emission inventories, and multi-sectoral action plans to address urban air pollution through evidence-based interventions.

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Data Analytics & Policy Frameworks

Building data systems, AI-supported analytics, and decision-support tools to inform policy design, implementation tracking, and investment prioritisation.

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Stakeholder Facilitation & Capacity Building

Leading consultations, workshops, and training programs for government officials, implementing agencies, and academic institutions to strengthen climate action on the ground.

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Investment Mobilisation & Green Finance

Structuring project pipelines, developing green finance frameworks, and supporting multilateral and private-sector investment in low-carbon infrastructure.

Approach

Diagnose

Baseline assessments, stakeholder mapping, and data diagnostics to understand systems, gaps, and entry points.

Design

Developing frameworks, policy instruments, and technical tools aligned with local context, institutional capacity, and on-ground implementation realities.

Mobilise

Building coalitions, structuring financing pathways, and preparing investment-ready project pipelines with multilateral and private-sector partners in support with city and state governments.

Deliver

Supporting on-ground implementation, capacity building, and monitoring to ensure programs translate into measurable outcomes.

Blogs

This space captures my personal reflections drawn from on-ground experience and industry exposure across urban sustainability and climate action. These pieces explore what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to move climate ambition into effective, measurable delivery.

Topics

GovernanceArtifical IntelligencePolicy ImplementationBuilding DecarbonisationAir Quality ManagementHealthcareSolid Waste Management

Governance