I am currently working with Foundation for Ecological Security as the State Head of Organisation operations in Rajasthan. I have worked in various states in North Central and Western India. With more than 30 years of work experience, I am leading the State coordination for program implementation and provide strategic support for effective collaborative convergence with Government and Civil Society. I am responsible to drive the organisation commitment for sustainable change through collaborations with rural communities, government and multiple actors for developing front line strategies for climate action initiatives &governance over land and water resources. Our focus is on strengthening action based on gender inclusion and property rights impacting rural livelihoods and poverty.

I amalso responsible for strategic leadership for program management and Sectoral engagementsof programs executed by Foundation for ecological Security. My contribution to innovations in water conservation and commons restoration has benefited more than 1500 villages where sustainable management of natural resources and water governance has assisted communities build resilience to mitigate droughtand climate impacts. I am steering the innovative approaches in Policy deliberation and pilot research for new sustainable action plans for drawing linkages between economic growth and ecological services.

I have also initiated the innovative water literacy programme with community stewards to engage the next generation in integration of the water functions with Investments, Productivity and Sustainability. I have also led the Promise of Commons initiative with the Foundation team, Rajasthan.

Shantanu Sinha Roy
State Head, Foundation for Ecological Security, Rajasthan