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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

    an illustration of a woman holding up a certificate that reads,
    Humour
    June 8, 2026
    This environment day, how many trees did you plant?
    Because centuries of conserving forests is not enough.
    by Pooja Rathi, Srishti Gupta | 2 min read
    a man's shadow on a yellow wall--social sector conferences
    Diversity & Inclusion
    January 16, 2026
    Social sector conferences are not for everyone
    From language and power to access and authority, social sector conferences in India exclude many voices. Here’s why we need to do better.
    by Srishti Gupta, Kumar Unnayan | 6 min read
    a group of farmers standing in a field with their thumbs up facing the camera, with trees in the background--commons governance
    Rights
    November 6, 2025
    Hamaare gaon mein hum hi sarkaar: Reclaiming commons across India
    India's commons are often seized from the people who nurture them. Here's how communities are asserting their right to govern these lands.
    by Srishti Gupta, Tanupriya Singh | 9 min read
    A man throws his fishing net in a water body_Commons
    Climate Emergency
    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.
    by Shreya Adhikari, Srishti Gupta, Saba Kohli Dave | 9 min read
    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
    Ecosystem Development
    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.
    by Tanupriya Singh, Srishti Gupta | 9 min read
    Akshay Kumar with pigeons on his head and shoulders_nonprofit humour
    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.
    by Srishti Gupta | 2 min read
    A man repairs a circuit board._E-waste management
    Environment
    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.
    by Debojit Dutta, Rakesh Swami, Srishti Gupta | 6 min read
    three sheep looking up at the camera--nonprofit humour
    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.
    by Srishti Gupta | 2 min read
    red, orange, and yellow coloured powder--persons with disability
    Diversity & Inclusion
    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.
    by Srishti Gupta, Derrek Xavier | 8 min read
    A stand-up comedian saying I don't worry about tomorrow_nonprofit humour
    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.
    by Srishti Gupta | 2 min read
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