Meet The Team

Asitava Sen

Asitava brings extensive expertise in public policy and regulatory reform, particularly in Indian agriculture, climate and food systems. As the former CEO of one of India’s largest agricultural input industry associations, he has led major initiatives in policy reform. His prior roles at Rabobank, the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, and UN-FAO further showcase his deep understanding of the intersection between policy, finance, and sustainable development. He serves on the boards of a few AgTech companies as Independent Director; and holds an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and is a Mechanical Engineer. 

Srishti Singh

Srishti is a dedicated advocate for sustainable development and climate change mitigation efforts, leading CRIA’s research, policy, and ecosystem-building efforts, with a focus on unlocking India’s potential in durable carbon removal. She has extensive experience in sustainability research, policy management, and economic analysis. She brings a sharp strategic lens to building high-integrity CDR pathways that deliver co-benefits for farmers, communities, and climate. Srishti holds a B.Sc. Economics degree from NMIMS, Mumbai and an M.Sc. Economics from the University of Southampton, UK.

Yogini Oke

Yogini is a professional with experience in communications, impact creation and legal research in the areas of health & environment. Passionate about creating meaningful & cohesive narratives in the area of climate change, particularly CDR, Yogini has previously worked at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and the Centre for Policy Research. Yogini is a Young India Fellow and a law graduate from WBNUJS, Kolkata.