Ankit Nagarwal
Consultant - Social Performance
New Delhi,Delhi
Summary
Ankit is presently working as a Consultant (CL2) with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) India Pvt Ltd and has over 3.5 years of experience. During his time at ERM, he has undertaken multiple ESIAs, ESDDs, and other assessments as per various international standards like IFC PSs, WB ESSs, EP4, and ADB safeguards as well as Indian laws and regulations. Ankit has worked across various sectors such as renewable energy, transmission line, highways, dairy, e-mobility, metro rail, hospital, TSDF, recycling and waste management, dairy, manufacturing, telecom and data centre.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Consultant
Environmental Resources Management
Gurgaon
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted 19 Environmental and Social Impact Assessments for Solar, Wind, Transmission Line, and Projects in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra;
- Performed 6 Environmental and Social Due Diligence for various sectors such as Highways, Eye-care hospital, TSDF, and renewable energy in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat;
- Developed Livelihood Restoration Plan for two solar projects in Karnataka and Rajasthan;
- Developed 3 Environmental and Social Management Systems for clients from sectors such as e-mobility, renewable energy and telecom;
- Conducted E&S Monitoring for Recycling, Metro Rail and e-mobility projects in Telangana, Karnataka, and Delhi-NCR;
- Conducted Community Needs Assessment for 3 renewable projects in Karnataka and Rajasthan;
- Completed other studies including Environmental and Social Risk Assessments for manufacturing plant in Chittagong, resettlement policy framework for transmission line project in Rajasthan, community risk assessments for two data center sites in Maharashtra, and stakeholder engagement for dairy sector in Odisha.; and
- Assisted team in business development by writing technical and financial proposals.
Consultant
Council on Energy, Environment and Water
New Delhi
4 2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed job creation potential of installed renewable energy for 450 GW by 2030.
- Conducted case study to understand Wind-Solar Hybrid plants and its employment potential.
- Conducted qualitative study to understand impact of utility-scale solar and wind deployment on communities that are located within project vicinity.
- Conducted field visits, prepared questionnaires, conducted personal interviews and focus group discussions.
- Organized consultations with various kinds of stakeholders such as local community, renewable energy developers, civil society, government representatives, etc.
Research Intern
Council on Energy, Environment and Water
New Delhi
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Undertook rigorous literature review of different business models for behind-the-meter energy storage systems.
- Developed new business models tailored for commercial consumers in India and assessed their financial viability
Education
Master of Science - Climate Change And Sustainability
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai, India 06.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Information And Communication Technology
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information And Communication Technology
Gandhinagar, India 06.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Quantitative Research
Fieldwork Experience
- Urban Fieldwork, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, October 2018: Surveyed the impact of plastic ban on plastic recycling units in Bhandup, Mumbai. Surveyed the everyday travel and medical expenses of urban slum residents of Sonapur and Milind Nagar, Mumbai.
- Rural Fieldwork, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, March 2019: Conducted a socio-economic survey of the villagers living in the tribal areas of seven hamlets in Palghar. Collected data about the awareness and efficacy of the Forest Right Act in these hamlets.
Timeline
Consultant
Environmental Resources Management
02.2022 - Current
Research Intern
Council on Energy, Environment and Water
10.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Climate Change And Sustainability
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
06.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Information And Communication Technology
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information And Communication Technology
06.2012 - 05.2016
Consultant
Council on Energy, Environment and Water
4 2021 - 01.2022
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