PARTICIPANTS PROFILES
Gaurav MadanGraduate Student in Atmospheric Sciences at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune and B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi, he is Weather Researcher and author of Climate series "Unearthed". One of youngest Endurance runners in the country, travel, mountaineering, music and painting interests this adventurer.
AMANJIT SINGHPursuing M.Tech in Environmental Science & Technology and B.E in Chemical Engineering from Thapar University. Interested in Traditional Treatment waste water and water treatment technologies, Advance oxidation processes (Photocatalytic Oxidation) likes playing and watching tennis. Composting and organic farming things that interests him.
Pankaj MenonPursuing M A in International Relations at Madras University with Bachelors degree in Journalism, reporting and writing interests this avid reader. Gardening and embroidery gratifies this ultra maniac history buff.
Namrata Upadhyay MSc in Environmental Science from Bharati Institute of Environmental Education and Research,Pune and Bachelor in Biotechnology, she is passionate for reading, stamp collection, and an amazing patron for stray dogs. Also beginning a new journey in Mass Media. A person of very silent disposition, I also pride my ability in being emotionally balanced in the toughest of situations.
Swathi VarmaMaster in political science from University of Delhi, is set to commence B.Ed in Amity University to take up teaching/academics as career. Inclined towards learning art of photography, she also likes traveling and reading.
Naveen Gadhvi BA(Hons) Undergraduate from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University in Geography is interested to get a complete and different view of environment and contribute in multiple ways. A fan of Football,Tennis and Badminton, he likes music and dancing.
SACHNA ARORA Master and Ph.D Candidate in Geopolitics with the topic "China and India in Climate Change Negotiations: Domestic Imperatives and International Obligations" has strong will to contribute to nurture the mother Earth with sustainability. Dancing, music, fitness, traveling and meeting new people interests this feminist.
Surbhi DuaA trained Bharatnatyam dancer born and raised in the historic city of Delhi, she completed her bachelors and masters degree in mathematics from Jesus and Mary College and Hansraj College,University of Delhi respectively. A complete outdoor freak who does not let go of any opportunity to run out in the wild fancies nature and adventure.
Shradha SinhaUndergraduate student in Sociology from Hindu College (Delhi University), she's an avid reader with an extraordinary love for politics and power. She aspires to live the poetry, that as she says she can't write.
Shubneet GroverGraduate in Environmental Engineering from Government Engineering College, Delhi, he worked as an intern in Central Pollution Control Board in the Hazardous Waste Management Branch. He wants to help companies achieve their regional compliance targets for waste production without hampering the growth part.
Arunima Bhattacharya Undergraduate from Maitreyi college, Delhi University with a major in economics, loves to dance and cycle. Adventurer, as she defines herself, aspires to pursue social work through connecting with the environment.
Ishita JalanB.E. Undergraduate in Environmental Engineering from Delhi Technological University (formerly known as Delhi College of Engineering) like to shop, chit chat, travel and explore herself during the course. With endless horizon of the environment as a subject, she wishes to explore the multifaceted field and gain most out of it.
Sanjevi RajHe is pursuing B.A. in Journalism at Madras Christian College. Forestry, painting interests this budding journalist
Ira ChakrabortyIra, a poetry lover, a compulsive blogger is currently studying in Symbiosis School For Liberal Arts, Pune with a major in Economics and Minor in International Relations and Peace & Conflict Studies, with a fascination with the law and admiration for the wildlife. Also, she would like to contribute to the variety, extent, unsurpassed beauty of Gaia
UJJWAL TOMARA huge cricket buff, traveller, amateur photographer and paint art loving civil engineer from PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh (formerly Punjab Engineering College), is presently working as Engineer(Administration) in BHEL. In future, he aspires to work with NGO's involved in conservation of wildlife & natural resources.
Mitali Rawat Pursuing B.A. in Political Science from Lady Shriram College for Women, she is prolific reader, a huge cricket buff, a professional hip hop dancer, and a confused Marxist still trying to figure the real world through various Political theories. A huge fan of Gramsci, Foucoult and a Pottermaniac, she loves to meet new people, ask millions of questions to satisfy her theoretical needs and get even more confused in life.
SHANOO PRIYA GARGB.Tech (IIT Madras, Civil Engg, 2008) and M.Tech (IIT Madras, Infrastructure Engg, 2008), she has worked with KPMG for 3 years as a Business Consultant. She took a Sabbatical and has strong will to work in the area of Prevention of Cruelty towards Animals. She likes music, swimming, poetry and online shopping.
PRIYANJALI SANYAL She is graduate from Nagpur University and has been working with family business of firecracker industry since 2005. A trained yoga teacher and a trained inner child facilitator, she's also a recreational theatre artist. She likes to spend major share of her time into our organic farm Jonaqui.
Neha Kandwal Graduate in Environmental Engineering from Government Engineering College, Delhi, she has been a former intern at Central Pollution Control Board. She's also associated with many NGOs and have lead several programs conducted by the UN. Her hobbies include gardening, globetrotting with Environmental law and policy and Environmental conservation as chief areas of interest.
