Bridging the nexus of urban policy, grassroots movements, and welfare systems for the most essential, forward for India's future.
With over 15 years of experience spanning architecture, policy research, and civil-led movements, I help states and institutions align vision with systemic solutions. My work centers on built environments that uphold human dignity and create lasting impact.
As a full PRAJA fellow, I engaged in national-level and multi-stakeholder deliberation. This gave me the ability to engage and identify solutions through the lens of community investment, community-led research, contributing to the narrative at the intersection of planning and governance.
Frequently invited to national debates, discussions on state welfare, architecture, and social reform, contributing expert commentary on India's most pressing issues.
Licensed and practicing architect with a specialisation in affordable and sustainable housing, public spaces, and community infrastructure design.
Authored multiple policy position papers and reform-led implementations across housing, urban development, and infrastructure governance in India.
Browse our curated collection of books, magazines, and publications across various categories.
A selection of published articles, policy papers, and research studies covering urban development, social welfare, and built environments across India.
Examining how comprehensive urban planning approaches can transform Indian cities into equitable, sustainable centres of opportunity.
Read MoreA deep analysis of implementation and beneficiary impact across rural and urban housing schemes.
Exploring how digital infrastructure is reshaping access to government programmes for rural populations.
Examining peripheral urban zones as the next frontier for inclusive development and social infrastructure investment.
Creating structures that honor both human needs and community identity, from vernacular landscapes to contemporary public spaces.
Regular contributor and commentator on infrastructure policy, urban development, and India's social architecture.
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