Maitri Singh, born in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and raised in Delhi, is a postgraduate in English Literature from Ambedkar University, Delhi. As a founding member of the non-profit organization ‘Association for Parivartan of Nation,’ she has significant experience in education and social work. Driven by a profound desire to create a lasting impact, Maitri aspires to utilize the power of technology and digital platforms as catalysts for social transformation.
As a Digital Swaraj Fellow at DEF, Maitri worked on a research project focused on economic diversification and alternative livelihood opportunities in the coal-dependent areas of Bokaro and Ramgarh districts in Jharkhand. She monitored and implemented the project on the ground, using various research methods to provide valuable insights and practical solutions. The aim of the project was to explore alternate livelihood opportunities in Jharkhand to facilitate a Just Transition during coal phase down, which will ensure that the communities, local stakeholders and businesses dependent on coal should not be left out or suffer loss of employment or income in India’s pursuit of reaching Net zero and reducing carbon emissions. Maitri has played an instrumental role in research, writing, data cleaning, analysis, and documentation of the project.
