Fellow at Indian Council of Research for International Economic Relations (ICRIER) leading India-focused work on integrating solar energy with agriculture to enhance and stabilise farmers’ livelihoods. With 7+ years of experience in mixed-method policy research, specialises in agrivoltaics, agricultural solarisation, and the water–energy–food–livelihoods nexus. Has led field pilots across states, including farmer-centric Agri-PV models, techno-economic assessments, and policy engagement with central and state governments. Contributes to India’s renewable energy transition and rural development discourse through research, publications, and on-ground implementation of scalable, livelihood-oriented solutions.