Manish is associated with CWAS since 2022. He has attained his bachelor’s degree in urban planning from the College of Engineering, Pune, and a Master’s degree in the same domain from Visveswaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur. He is working in the field of sanitation for more than two years. He is currently associated with CWAS in the capacity of Research Associate to support Swachh Maharashtra Mission and is stationed at Nashik Division. His primary interests include inclusive development of the rurban areas, community-based solid waste management, SLWM of rural areas, resilience of urban infrastructures, and green building techniques. While in CWAS, he is providing technical support to the ULBs for Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM). He wants to evolve as an infrastructure expert in due course of time.