Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Programme Lead – Alternative pathways to development

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Designation offered: Programme Lead – Alternative pathways to development
Reporting to: Fellow and Team Lead
Location: New Delhi, India
Job Summary
India stands at a critical juncture:



it must achieve high-quality development for a massive population while navigating a volatile global economy and a rapidly changing climate. This challenge requires action beyond mere incremental shifts in current growth models. We need to evaluate the very foundational choices of our economy—from how we settle our cities and value our labour to how we manage our collective resources.
The metrics a system prioritizes dictate its behavior. For decades, a singular focus on conventional output as a primary KPI has often obscured the detrimental costs to environmental health, social cohesion, and individual dignity. To pave the way for a "Developed India by 2047," our economic systems must adopt more holistic, indigenous indicators that account for human well-being, community agency, and ecological regeneration.
While alternative paradigms—ranging from decentralized "Rurban" clusters to community-led resource management—offer promising pathways, they often lack the rigorous

📌 Programme Lead – Alternative pathways to development (New Delhi)
🏢 Council On Energy Environment And Water
📍 New Delhi