Bhavna Maheriya is a programme manager at Mahila Housing Trust. An electrical engineer by training, she has more than 20 years of experience in energy development and community-based initiatives. She has worked on a range of community energy programmes including grid electrification, renewable energy, energy auditing, and energy-efficient entrepreneurship. Bhavna has conducted monitoring and evaluation exercises for climate-resilient technologies and community energy programmes in several states in India.
Articles by Bhavna Babubhai Maheriya
June 20, 2025
What does community-led climate planning look like?
The realities of heat exposure in informal settlements are often absent from climate plans. A community-led approach, from data collection to low-cost innovations, ensures that solutions are relevant to people’s immediate needs.
