About Shibanjali Mahanta

her work in the company is primarily focused on the Environment and EIA division - collaborating with the Principal Advisors and Technical Experts across different divisions of the company to execute and ensure a smooth workflow. Presently, she is involved in the preparation of EIA reports, and technical presentations to the Expert Appraisal Committee of Meghalaya for various mining projects.

Before joining Novomine, she worked extensively in the fields of socio-ecology, biodiversity conservation, and community development - integrating organisational development, social science, and scientific research for the betterment of Assam’s wildlife and indigenous communities during her association with the Assam-based non-profit, Hati Bondhu (Friends of Elephants). Offering a strong foundation in research, content development, and handling multiple projects simultaneously, she has proven her expertise in many of the company’s operations. She holds a postgraduate degree in Environmental Sciences from the eminent Savitribai Phule Pune University.

She has summited the highest and second highest peaks of Assam and Nagaland and when not planning for her next adventure, she can be found engaging in voluntary work, trekking, playing the violin (off-key), and taking a quiet stroll around to be reminded now and then, to remain grounded to the very cause that keeps her moving on.