The RMI India Foundation conducts research and analysis on clean energy topics critical to India’s energy transition. We collaborate closely with both public and private sector partners to advance a cleaner energy future for India.
About Us
Our Story
To realize this long-term vision, RMI India Foundation has launched an annual Fellowship Programme aimed at nurturing the next generation of energy leaders. This program is tailored to equip outstanding early-career professionals with the skills and tools necessary to drive India's clean energy transformation.
RMI India Foundation is formally registered in India as a Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013.
Our Mission
The mission of the RMI Energy Solutions India Foundation is to accelerate India’s shift toward a clean, thriving, and inclusive energy economy. Aligned with India’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, we focus on delivering impact through in-depth research and robust analysis, supporting sustainable energy policies and programs that uplift the lives and livelihoods of all Indians.
Our Team
Akshima Tejas Ghate is a prominent expert in sustainable mobility policy in India. She brings extensive experience in spearheading research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement across national and sub-national initiatives.
Akshima is a member of the Expert Advisory Group for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, advising on electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and energy and emissions issues within the road transport sector. In recognition of her contributions, she was named one of the "2022 Remarkable Women in Transport" by TUMI and the Women Mobilize Women Initiative.
Previously, Akshima served as a Senior Fellow and Associate Director at the Transport and Urban Governance Division of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi. At TERI, she led policy studies promoting sustainable and low-carbon transport systems for the Government of India, state governments, and international development agencies.
Her contributions include significant inputs to major reports for the Government of India and the United Nations. She was a contributing author to the "India Transport Report: Moving India to 2032," developed by the National Transport Development Policy Committee. Akshima also serves on various expert committees for government bodies and international organizations.
She holds a Master’s degree in Planning, specializing in Environmental Planning, from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.