Sasmita has nine years of experience in social and policy research, development consulting and sustainability. Her research focuses on the intersection of energy access and social inclusion. At The Council, she is currently managing projects on access to clean energy for cooking and livelihoods with an integrated focus on gender and social inclusion.

Sasmita holds an M.Sc. in Development Studies from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Management from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB).

Sasmita has been involved in the Women in Sustainability initiative at The Council since its inception and is currently serving as co-chair.