Experts & Staff
WRI India brings together 300+ staff and experts who are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as climate, economics and finance, food and land use, energy, governance and more. We work across 20+ states to meet people’s essential needs, to protect and restore nature, and to stabilize the climate and build resilient communities.
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Program Experts & Staff
Dhawal Ashar
Head - Sustainable Cities & Transport

Nandini Chandrasekaran
Senior Program Manager - Transport

Kaustubh Chuke
Program Manager – Transport

Aditya Khare
Program Associate - Geo Analytics

Rohit Lahoti
Program Manager - Urban Development

Sayali Lokare
Senior Program Associate - Flood Resilience

Abhishek Mahajan
Program Associate - Sustainable Cities & Transport

Anushree Patil
Program Associate - Transport

Chaitali Patil
Program Communications Associate

Mukta Salunkhe
Senior Program Associate - Urban Development

Neha Shigwan
Program Associate - Urban Climate Resilience

Deepti Talpade
Program Lead - Urban Development and Resilience

Kishore Wankhade
Program Manager – Air Quality