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Questions for Reflection
• Srishti emphasizes “designing with people, not just for them.” How does
this philosophical approach address common challenges in implementing
sustainability solutions at the grassroots level, particularly concerning trust
and adoption?
• Srishti’s experience links inclusive education to her sustainability lens,
emphasizing the need for systems to adapt to “individual realities.” How
can this principle of adapting to human variance enhance the design and
scalability of sustainable innovations?is the true purpose of valuation
frameworks?
Test your Reading Comprehension
1. What does Srishti Chhatwal identify as the “most crucial aspect” of
designing for sustainability, as revealed by her diverse experiences?
2. According to Srishti’s insights from incubating startups, what is a primary
“huge challenge” often underestimated in ground-level implementation?
3. Srishti’s work in inclusive education and special needs learning led her to
what critical insight now anchoring her sustainability approach?
4. When balancing analytical rigor with creativity in sustainability, what does
Srishti assert is the function of “data”?
5. What is the core philosophical “truth” that defines Srishti’s advice for young
innovators regarding problem-solving?
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