Sustainability Consultant · India. Grant writer & fundraiser (GIZ, UNDP). EPR & circular economy practitioner. Host of a top-20 global circular economy podcast. I help climate organisations get funded, build partnerships, and tell better stories.
I've designed and implemented circular economy and waste management programmes across India — from national e-waste collection infrastructure serving hundreds of corporate producers, to a ground-up recycling programme in one of the world's most remote geographies, Ladakh. My on-the-ground work spans multiple waste streams — electronics, plastics, glass, ocean plastics, biochar, and agricultural waste — across government, corporate, NGO, and community stakeholders. Book a call if you are: — Designing a circular economy programme and need a reality check on what works at scale — Entering a new waste value chain and want to understand the infrastructure, players, and pitfalls — Building partnerships across a complex stakeholder landscape (regulators, recyclers, producers, communities) — Trying to turn a waste management initiative into a fundable, investable programme I won't give you textbook theory. I'll tell you what I've seen work, what hasn't, and what your next concrete step should be.
I founded the Circular Business Podcast with zero prior experience in audio production — 100 episodes, top-20 globally (in circular economy category), listeners in 50 countries. I built it while working full-time. Book a call if you want to launch a climate or sustainability podcast, grow an existing one, or develop a content strategy that actually builds an audience and attracts partners. Topics: Podcasting, Sustainability, Content Strategy, Climate, Storytelling
I've written and reviewed grant proposals for bilateral funders including GIZ and UNDP projects, successfully applied for various Design & Sustainability awards such as The Earthshot Prize, Zayed Sustainability Prize, the Aga Khan Architecture Award e.t.c (many more) and supported impactful founders in writing selection worthy fellowship applications. I understand the need of each award and can easily identify what kills a proposal before it's read — and what makes funders say yes. Book a call if you're preparing an application, stuck on your impact narrative, or unsure whether your organisation is a good fit for a specific funder.
I spent two years at Karo Sambhav, one of India's leading Producer Responsibility Organisations, building national partnerships and managing State Pollution Control Board relationships across India. I've worked on EPR frameworks for electronics, plastics, batteries, glass, and ocean plastics. Book a call if you need practical guidance on compliance strategy, PRO selection, or understanding India's waste regulatory landscape.
