Trishna Sarkar

Assistant Professor (Department of Economics) at Dr BR Ambedkar College, University of Delhi

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A wheelbarrow puller relaxes in Mumbai.

India must weave climate resilience into the fabric of policy, urban planning, and public discourse

28 Apr 2026

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Scarcity is deliberately created by political and economic decisions rather than just being a result of natural restrictions.

Designed scarcity: Why carrying your own water bottle is now a political act

05 Feb 2026

4 min read

Women and girls frequently miss out on income-generating opportunities and school because they must walk for water, which puts many in a vicious circle of disempowerment.

There is a gendered dimension to water

25 Sep 2025

4 min read

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