Vasudha Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit policy research institution working in the areas of climate change and access to clean energy. Founded in 2010, the organization engages in policy research and policy advocacy by engaging with rural communities, central government, state governments, and several public and private institutions. 
The organization is also actively involved and engaged in the climate negotiations that take place under the aegis of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), The organization is accredited as an Observer organization to both the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change as well as the Green Climate Fund as a Civil Society Observer.
The organization has undertaken  wide range of projects and programs in the field of energy and climate change.  Some of the important assignments undertaken so far include, facilitating the preparation of State Climate Action Plans of a few key states in India, preparation of District Energy Plans for a couple of important and diverse districts,  analysis of policies of 29 states of India, from a climate lens, campaign aimed at empowering rural communities to approach the state electricity regulatory authority to seek “Universal Service Obligation” for energy services, amongst others. Recently, the organization has also embarked on a ambitious project aimed at creating a methodology to determine “Decent Standard of Living” for all Indians and arrive at a basket of possible solutions to achieve this, while following a low energy intensive pathway.

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Vasudha Foundation India

Mohit Mishra

Manoj Kumar

Abhishek Sharma

Amar Tomar

Vrinda Gupta

Atul Paun

The Policy and Research Team at Vasudha Foundation India focuses on developing evidence-based policy recommendations and conducting in-depth research on climate change and clean energy. This team collaborates with various stakeholders, including government bodies and rural communities, to analyze and enhance energy policies, prepare climate action plans, and advocate for sustainable energy solutions. Their initiatives aim to ensure equitable access to clean energy and inform national and state-level climate policies while contributing to global climate negotiations.

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