Kashmira Dubash

Kashmira Dubash is Deputy Director at ITDP India, where she leads work at the intersection of technical projects, communications, and development in sustainable mobility. On the technical front, she has worked extensively on integrating sustainable mobility solutions across Indian cities, with a strong focus on walking, cycling, and public transport. Over the past 10+ years, she has partnered with cities in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, beyond to drive policy reform, tactical urbanism, and design interventions that prioritise non-motorised transport and improve overall urban mobility. A key part of her current work is supporting State Transport Undertakings (STUs) to improve the passenger experience, strengthen engagement with commuters, and encourage a greater shift towards public transport.

In parallel, Kashmira leads ITDP India’s Communications and Development strategies. She focuses on supporting key stakeholders including government bodies at the national, state, and city through media engagement, publication production, partnerships, and knowledge-sharing platforms to build momentum for sustainable mobility. Her multifocal approach bridges technical expertise with communications and stakeholder engagement, enabling her to advance healthier, more equitable, and people-centred cities. Kashmira holds a Master’s in Urban Design and a Bachelor’s in Planning from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.