Hemanth Sandireddy - AP Telangana PMU Lead

Hemanth Sandireddy serves as the Andhra Pradesh & Telangana PMU Lead for the Initiative on Forest Economy (IoFE) at the Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), Indian School of Business. In this role, he drives the implementation of this transformative project focused on formalizing forest value chains and promoting community-led governance. Currently, he is piloting this initiative in Andhra Pradesh districts to enhance local wealth creation and support women-led forest enterprises.

Hemanth brings a unique blend of technical expertise and policy research experience to his role. With an M.Tech in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering from IIT Hyderabad and extensive experience in trade policy analysis with the Government of India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry, he combines deep analytical skills with practical project management capabilities. His background spans materials science research, government policy coordination, and stakeholder management, making him well-equipped to lead complex initiatives that bridge scientific knowledge with sustainable development goals.