Siddharth Hande

Siddharth Hande is a development sector professional based in Chennai, India, with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a strong track record in delivering high-quality, data-driven research. He has led initiatives across urban governance, sustainability, and environmental management.

He is the founder and CEO of Kabadiwalla Connect, an award-winning social enterprise focused on urban waste management.

Through his work at Kabadiwalla Connect, Siddharth develops scalable, inclusive solutions for the collection, aggregation, and processing of post-consumer waste in cities across the Global South. His efforts aim to advance a more cost-effective and equitable approach to implementing circular economy principles by leveraging the informal waste sector.