Lavanya Chilakabathini

Lavanya Chilakabathini is a Senior Urban Planner and Policy Analyst currently at Peninsular Research Operation since May 2022, focusing on public policy analysis and e-governance projects. Prior experience includes co-founding Aakrandika NGO and serving as a Senior Urban Planner at Greenfields Engineers Technological Solutions, where Lavanya developed eco and city parks in Raipur. Additional roles include Urban Planner at ALIA CONSULTANTS, contributing to a Smart City project proposal in Mumbai, and responsibilities at VBHC Value Homes Pvt. Ltd. involving infrastructure development, solid waste management, and environmental assessments. Early career experience includes internships at the Administrative Staff College of India and ADAPT Technologies, where Lavanya engaged in projects related to metro water supply and building plans. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Urban Policy & Governance from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.