Srishti Gupta

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Srishti Gupta is an editorial associate at IDR where she’s responsible for writing, editing, and curating content in English and Hindi. She previously worked in an editorial capacity at Springer Nature. She holds a master’s degree in political science and is interested in researching development and social justice from a ground-up perspective.


Articles by Srishti Gupta


A man throws his fishing net in a water body_Commons

October 30, 2025
Commons and communities: The missing link in climate action
From forests and grazing lands to wetlands and coastlines, India’s commons are vital buffers against the climate crisis. Yet, climate policies often overlook these ecosystems and the people that protect them.
A woman wearing a yellow headscarf and green shirt sits surrounded by piles of clothes, sorting textile waste at a dry waste collection centre._circularity

August 13, 2025
Where does textile waste from households go? 
Our discarded clothes often become polluting waste. From recovery to recycling, here's how circularity can improve textile waste management.
Akshay Kumar with pigeons on his head and shoulders_nonprofit humour

April 21, 2025
What my middle class family thinks of my social sector job
Only my ego and self-respect are harmed on a daily basis.
A man repairs a circuit board._E-waste management

March 27, 2025
Can neighbourhood repair shops help in reducing e-waste?
In India, computer and mobile repair shops have long extended device lifespans, yet they remain overlooked in e-waste management plans.
three sheep looking up at the camera--nonprofit humour

January 13, 2025
Conference partners: What they actually do
Ever wondered about the role that each partner plays at a conference? Here’s an easy guide, featuring Sister Michael from Derry Girls.
red, orange, and yellow coloured powder--persons with disability

December 5, 2024
Designing inclusive programmes for persons with disabilities
Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through grassroots initiatives can only succeed when their voices and wisdom are placed at the centre.
A stand-up comedian saying I don't worry about tomorrow_nonprofit humour

September 2, 2024
A roast of our (and your) leadership
My manager recently went to a leadership retreat and all I did when she was away was write this post.
A young girl staring up at the sky-programme

August 8, 2024
Making social change viable for young people
A programme with a narrative that empowers and inspires young people and a design that embeds their needs within it is key to engaging today's youth.
Navjot Singh Sidhu superimposed on a black and white image of a stadium-nonprofit humour

July 8, 2024
Navjot Singh Sidhu’s commentary for your fundraising pitch
Because every funder meeting feels like a World Cup final.
a comedian performing-nonprofit humour

June 10, 2024
Your resume, explained
Indian stand up comics reveal the true meaning behind the bold claims we sometimes make in our CVs.
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