Shilp has more than two decades of experience in the water, energy and rural livelihoods domain. With a background in Economics, Rural Management and Water Resources Management, Shilp has worked with several national and international organizations and since 2019, has been working as an internationally recruited scientist with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). IN his role as Senior Researcher (Water-Energy-Food Policies) and Deputy Country Representative – India, Shilp provides leadership to inform, inspire, and influence policies aimed at sustainable resource management and economic growth. He leads the IWMI-Tata Water Policy Program, IWMI’s long-standing partnership with Tata Trusts and several key IWMI initiatives in Asia and Africa.