Ekta Sawant
Ekta Sawant is the communications manager at Saamuhika Shakti, a collective impact initiative working with informal waste pickers in Bengaluru. She was previously an editorial fellow at The Bastion, and has served as engagement lead at Citizen Matters and communications and partnerships manager at Oorvani Foundation. Her interests include urban development and understanding the role of voluntary organisations and civic action groups in Bengaluru.
Areas of expertise
Communications, Social Impact Writing, Community Journalism, Solutions Journalism, Project Management
Currently working at
Saamuhika Shakti
Articles by Ekta Sawant
May 9, 2025
How government schemes tangibly impact waste pickers
A collective of organisations working with waste pickers in Bengaluru used the Social Return on Investment methodology to prove how critical entitlements are.
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