Aritri is a post-graduate in Development Studies from Azim Premji University and did her graduation
from St Xavier’s College in Sociology. She has worked in different arenas of livelihoods and did
extensive primary research on Nat Community (in Forbesganj, Bihar) and Kumartuli workers (idol
makers in West Bengal). Along with it, she did various internships with different organizations like
ABP Ananda and Serein. She worked as a Young Professional in Madhya Pradesh State Rural
Livelihoods Mission for more than 2 years where she handled different portfolios like micro
enterprise development, skill development, gender awareness and related roles.

Currently she is working as a Program Officer in Toxics Link handling a project awarded by WHO on
strengthening capacities for managing biomedical waste in various healthcare facilities with special
focus on immunization waste management.