Anandajit Goswami

Anandajit Goswami
Born	22 June 1980 Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Economist, Academic, Researcher, Musician, Entrepreneur
Known for	Energy economics, sustainability research, TOHRI Foundation
Education	PhD (Energy Economics); MA (International Trade & Economics)
Institutions	Ashoka University; Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

Anandajit Goswami (born 22 June 1980) is an Indian economist, academic, researcher, musician, and entrepreneur. Anandajit Goswami is known for interdisciplinary work spanning development economics, energy policy, sustainability studies, and socially engaged creative practice. Anandajit Goswami has been associated with academic and research initiatives at Ashoka University and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS). Anandajit Goswami is the founder of the TOHRI Foundation, a non-profit organisation working in the areas of social empowerment, education, sustainability, and cultural engagement.

Early life and education

Anandajit Goswami was born on 22 June 1980 in Kolkata, India, to Animesh Goswami and Gayatri Goswami. Anandajit Goswami pursued higher education in economics and energy policy and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy Economics. Anandajit Goswami’s academic interests include development economics, energy economics and policy, climate change, and sustainable development.

Anandajit Goswami holds a Master’s degree in International Trade and Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University and completed doctoral studies in energy policy at the TERI School of Advanced Studies.

Career

Anandajit Goswami serves as Professor, Advisor, and Director at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and is associated with the Manav Rachna Centre for Peace and Sustainability. Anandajit Goswami is a Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead at the Ashoka Centre for People-centric Energy Transition, Ashoka University. Anandajit Goswami has also held visiting and advisory roles at several academic and research institutions, including the MC Mehta Centre for Research and Education and the Impact Policy Research Institution.

Anandajit Goswami has led and contributed to national and international research projects supported by organisations such as UNCTAD, UKAID, the Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank. Anandajit Goswami has provided policy and advisory inputs to ministries of the Government of India, NITI Aayog, and multiple state governments, particularly on issues related to energy transition, sustainability, and climate policy.

Alongside academic and research work, Anandajit Goswami has been involved in institution-building and social initiatives through the TOHRI Foundation.

Creative work

In addition to academic research, Anandajit Goswami is involved in music as a form of social expression. Anandajit Goswami’s creative work addresses themes such as violence, social responsibility, gender equality, and climate action. Anandajit Goswami’s musical compositions have received copyright registration and recognition from the Government of India.

Publications

Anandajit Goswami has authored 13 fiction books and has been awarded the title of best author on three consecutive occasions. Anandajit Goswami has also published 52 peer-reviewed research papers in international academic journals and serves on the review boards of multiple journals focused on energy and sustainability studies.

Philanthropy

Through the TOHRI Foundation, Anandajit Goswami has been engaged in initiatives focused on social empowerment, education, sustainability, and community awareness. The TOHRI Foundation has received recognition as the best social organisation for empowerment. Anandajit Goswami’s philanthropic work integrates academic research with cultural and creative approaches to address social and environmental issues.

Selected works

• Maati – A song addressing the issue of violence; registered under copyright by the Government of India
• Dhulokona – A song focusing on gender neutrality; awarded copyright certification
• Ek Malaal – A song addressing climate action; awarded copyright certification

Books

Year	Title	Author(s)	Publisher	ISBN / Notes
2025	Lucy Ebong Parabolar Shonghat	Anandajit Goswami; Debashis Chakraborty	Exceller Publications, Kolkata	—
2024	A Green Day	Jeevesh Gupta; Chit Dubey; Anandajit Goswami	Hachette India, New Delhi	ISBN 978-9357319751
2024	Siddharth – The Soul Seeker	Anandajit Goswami	Locksley Hall Publications, New Delhi	ISBN 978-9392428456
2023	Lucy Abong Shei Trainti	Anandajit Goswami	Exceller Books, Kolkata	—
2021	Lucy and the Rise of the Parabola	Anandajit Goswami; Debashis Chakraborty	Locksley Hall Publications, New Delhi	ISBN 978-81-948733-1-0
2020	The Rise of the Club of Central Tendency	Anandajit Goswami	Flipping Pages, Jaipur	ISBN 978-93-87995-12-3
2020	Pink Gender: The Extended	Anandajit Goswami	Bigfoot Publications, Haryana	ISBN 978-81-944172-8-6
2019	Pink Gender: The Story of a Man, a Woman and a Dream	Anandajit Goswami	Bigfoot Publications, Haryana	ISBN 978-81-942021-0-3
2017	Lucy Meets Artificial Intelligence	Anandajit Goswami; Debashis Chakraborty	MyBooks Publication, New Delhi	ISBN 978-9386474346
2016	Lucy and the Train: Tryst with Sustainability	Anandajit Goswami	TERI Press, New Delhi	ISBN 978-8179936412

Awards and honours

Year	Award / Recognition	Awarding body	Citation notes
—	Internal Research Grant for People-Centric Solar Energy Transition and Sustainability	—	Research grant
2025	Recognition for Blooming Tanman Initiative (children welfare and mental health)	Respect India Foundation	Awarded on International Women’s Day
2025	Visionary Entrepreneurs to Watch	Corporate Connect	For social philanthropy through TOHRI Foundation
—	Climate Action Ambassador (BIMSTEC region)	Bharat Scouts and Guides	Youth-led climate action
—	Honoured for work on women’s political representation at village level	Canadian High Commission; curated by Impact Policy Research Institute	Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
—	Long-listed for A Green Day and Siddharth – The Soul Seeker	Manorama Literature Festival; Green Lit Festival; Pragati Vihar Literary Festival; Literary Mirror iToday Awards	Literary long-lists
—	Award for musical theatre production Yunhi Sath Sath Chalte	National School of Drama	Musical theatre
—	Spotify Top Ten Independent Music listing for Fanaa	Spotify	Independent music listing
—	Honorary Professor	Impact and Policy Research Institute (IMPRI)	Academic recognition
—	Visiting Professor	Ashoka University	Academic appointment
—	Advisory role on Economics of Tobacco Taxation	Johns Hopkins University	Policy advisory
—	Advisor, Working Group 5 (Social Impacts of Energy Transition)	NITI Aayog	Net-zero pathways
2020	Selfless Social Service in Pandemic	All-India Human Rights Council	COVID-19 humanitarian work
2022	Best Author for Lucy 3: The Rise of the Parabola	Literary Mirror (The Lit Fest)	Science fiction
2021	Best Fiction Author for Lucy 3: The Rise of the Parabola	Indian Digital Literary Festival	Fiction
2020	Best Fiction Author for Pink Gender: The Extended	Indian Digital Literary Festival	Fiction
2020	Best Author for Pink Gender: The Extended	Literary Festival of India	Fiction
2020	Award of Excellence for humanitarian service	All India Human Rights Association	COVID-19 and Cyclone Amphan
2019–2020	Health Champion Award	NADA Foundation	Anti-drug campus initiatives
2009	TERI Roll of Honour	TERI	Academic recognition