Bhargavi Rao

Bhargavi S. Rao works at the intersections of community action with law, policy, planning and governance. She currently works as Deputy Director, Centre for Financial Accountability focussing on Energy & Infrastructure. She is also a trustee at ESG where she advises legal, regulatory, research and educational initiatives. 

She has 25 years of experience in research, advocacy, campaign and teaching on a variety of human rights, governance and people-centred efforts in areas of environmental and social justice. She has worked extensively in the areas of Solid Waste Management, Wetlands, Brinjal Biopiracy, Grasslands, Energy and other urban issues.