Nikita Madan

Nikita Madan
Research Associate, NIUA

nmadan@niua.org

Nikita is an Environmental Planner from the prestigious School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi with 6+ years of experience. Her areas of expertise include water-sensitive planning with specific focus on river management & revival of water bodies, urban planning including formulation of plans & policies, preparation of environment improvement plans, climate change adaptation, planning for urban greens and environment planning sector. Within this project, she primarily focusses on the component for mainstreaming river management into the long-term city planning process. She is also associated with the water and environment sector of the development of Master Plan for Delhi-2041. Prior to joining NIUA, Nikita was working with the Landscape & Environmental Planning Department at the Delhi Development Authority, where she was engaged with the preparation of a revitalization plan for Yamuna floodplains, up-gradation of biodiversity parks in Delhi, revival of water bodies and planning strategies for management of urban greens. She also has a working experience in Corporate Social Responsibility. She has a Masters Degree in Environmental Planning and a Bachelors in Physical Planning from SPA, Delhi. When away from work, she follows her passion for baking and art.