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Environmentalist || Clean Energy & Rural Transitions II SBI YFI Alumni 2024-25II Worked with BAIF NGO on alternate Energy

Location

Patna

Work experience

Program Officer at Centre for Sustainable Transition & Resilience, Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos, Patna, Bihar, India, Here, I contribute to advancing clean energy and climate-resilient development across rural communities. This includes leading field assessments, supporting the design and implementation of decentralized renewable energy systems, and ensuring effective on-ground execution. I facilitate community engagement and capacity-building initiatives with farmers, women’s groups, and village institutions. My work also involves conducting environmental assessments, documenting insights, and coordinating with government stakeholders and DISCOMs. Additionally, I support policy research, proposal development, and strategic communication to strengthen sustainable energy transitions.

Fellowship at SBI Youth for India, Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos, Navsari, Gujarat, India

Research Fellow at BAIF Development Research Foundation, Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos, Navsari, Gujarat, India, Spearheaded community-based solar energy initiatives across 3 Water User Groups (210 residents), significantly enhancing night-time safety and ensuring reliable access to energy. Conceptualized and developed a comprehensive project proposal, successfully securing ₹87,750 in funding from SBI Sahyog. Engineered the repurposing of a 5 HP solar panel to install 3 sensor-based 25W LED streetlights and 2 charging points, improving community mobility and energy access. Conducted monthly leadership and management training sessions for 20 WUG farmers, strengthening local governance and ensuring sustainable operation of solar infrastructure. Piloted clean energy interventions that were subsequently replicated by L&T in Nirpan village, demonstrating scalability and measurable impact. Additionally, contributed to the baseline survey and proposal drafting for the Water Neutrality Project in Daman (U.T.), supporting strategic planning for future sustainability initiatives.

Environmental Specialist at Super Tech Environmental Services, Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, As an Environmental Specialist, I was primarily responsible for preparing key environmental documentation, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, Environmental Management Plans (EMP), and Pre-Feasibility Reports (PFR) for various projects across sectors. My role involved conducting environmental assessments, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations and standards. I also actively participated in meetings and presentations related to Environmental Clearance (EC) processes. My work contributed to environmentally sustainable project planning and effective mitigation of potential ecological impacts.

Co-trainer at ARMMAN, May 2023 - Jun 2023 · 2 mos, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, I had the privilege of training rural nurses and ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) for the pilot project "Kilkari Scheme," under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. During this initiative, I trained over 300 ASHAs on the Kilkari WhatsApp Pilot Scheme to conduct surveys on pregnant women in rural areas. This experience provided a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on fieldwork exposure and enhance my understanding of community healthcare initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University (DSPMU), Ranchi

Intermediate, ISC, Gems English School