I have been interested in questions of waste and resource efficiency from a young age, which naturally shaped my interest in circular economy focused work. Across more than a decade of work in the environmental and social sectors, grassroots engagement has shaped my understanding of how trust, long-term relationships, and collaboration drive meaningful change.
A formative early experience for me was participating in Jagriti Yatra, a 15-day train journey across India that introduced me to inspiring entrepreneurs and strengthened my belief in collective action as a catalyst for social and environmental progress. Building on this, I later spent three years at Fashion for Good leading Sorting for Circularity India’s first project focused on textile waste circularity which took a systemic look at textile waste and highlighted the scale of opportunity for circular material systems.
I enjoy sharing my learnings with people and learning from them about how sustainability can scale across industries and everyday life.
Why forests are important to me
Having been born and brought up in a city, I have always felt a deep pull toward mountains, forests, and open landscapes. There is something about forests—their vastness, quiet strength, and sense of continuity that makes me pause and reflect. They feel like spaces that exist beyond us, not meant to be dominated or interrupted, but respected and protected. Being in nature reminds me of how small we are within larger systems, and how carefully we must tread within them.
Working within textile and packaging supply chains is one of the most critical ways to drive meaningful change in traditionally extractive business models. The idea of treating waste as a resource and redirecting it into supply chains that rely on wood pulp is both powerful and necessary at this moment. What draws me to Canopy is its focus on systems change: rethinking how materials flow, how markets function, and how collaboration across the supply chain can unlock scale. This approach enables deeper, more meaningful partnerships, exactly what is needed to shift entrenched practices and create lasting impact.
Dance moves (when no one is watching), traditional handloom textiles especially sarees, vegetarian food and hiking trails in the Himalayas.
Careless littering, reckless driving, and fast fashion being promoted as “cool” when better choices are clearly available.
If I were a wild animal, I would be a Himalayan Marmot. Living high in the mountains, marmots rely on vigilance, community spirit, and resilience to thrive in fragile ecosystems. Their burrows quietly shape the alpine landscape. I relate to that steady and collaborative presence, where small and attentive actions help landscapes remain balanced and resilient, all while staying cheerful, curious, and a little camera-friendly.
