
Akanksha Golchha is a fellow with the Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where she leads projects on Global South collaboration in electric vehicles and clean energy. With nearly a decade of experience, she has deep expertise in the areas of renewable energy, climate mitigation and adaptation, and gender equity. Previously, Akanksha led Natural Resources Defense Council India’s renewable energy program, focusing on energy security and gender issues. At Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, she designed programs to advance distribution sector reforms and improve energy access in India. She is proficient in project management, business model structuring, financial assessments, and stakeholder engagement. An avid researcher, Akanksha has published in leading journals and digital platforms. She holds a master’s degree in regulatory governance from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai and is a qualified chartered accountant.
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Water-energy security is crucial for India’s climate goals. Three key strategies will help
Akanksha Golchha and Bhawna Prakash in The Print — February 15, 2025
Magnifying the rural lens to accelerate clean energy transition
Akanksha Golchha in Mongabay — July 8, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence: A Catalyst to Transform Energy Sector for Sustainable Future
Commentary by Akanksha Golchha — October 29, 2024