Chanakya joined Green Alliance in April 2024 as a Policy Analyst. Previously, in India, he has successfully managed parliamentary election campaigns and advised Indian MPs on Finance and Energy. Chanakya has won numerous awards for his social enterprise TribeAisle, which worked towards the upliftment of tribal artisans in India. He is currently on the board of NEDA - a non-profit. He holds a BA in Economics (Honours) from Delhi University and a Masters in Public Policy from LSE. He is also a recognised painter.