Shabarni Roy Chowdhury

Shabarni Roychoudhury is a sustainability and development professional with rich experience in livelihood promotion, rural development, WASH, waste management and circular economy interventions. She has led and supported multiple projects focusing on livelihood, entrepreneurship, solid waste management systems, resource recovery models, and community-based livelihood solutions, with a strong emphasis on integrating informal sector workers and women-led groups into sustainable value chains. Her expertise lies in project leadership, technical advisory, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with municipalities, civil society organizations, and grassroots communities to drive measurable impact.

In addition to her field-based program management, Shabarni contributes to knowledge development and capacity building, delivering trainings, authoring research papers, and supporting evidence-based policy advocacy in the areas of WASH, waste governance, and sustainable livelihoods. She combines technical know-how with a people-centric approach, ensuring that interventions are not only environmentally sound but also socially inclusive and economically viable.