Sumeet Rathore has over 18 years of professional experience across South Asia. He holds qualifications in Civil Engineering and Sociology and has expertise in managing involuntary resettlement, land acquisition, social impact assessments, indigenous peoples’ rights, and livelihood restoration. His work spans multiple sectors, including urban development, transport, energy, health, education, finance, and agriculture. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with government agencies, consulting firms, NGOs, and contractors, building a diverse and practical skill set in social safeguards within development projects.