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Abstract Earth Surface representing the Terra theme for TerraHealthEcon

Founded in 2026, TerraHealthEcon Consulting LLP is led by Dr. Paramita Sinha, an environmental economist with more than 17 years of experience managing and conducting environmental policy research for various U.S. federal agencies. Prior to TerraHealthEcon Consulting LLP, Dr. Sinha worked at RTI International where she led a multidisciplinary team that developed innovative models and tools to assess climate and air pollution impacts on social, natural, and built environments. ​ ​

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TerraHealthEcon Consulting LLP was established with significant contributions from Mr. Adhithya Rajan, who has been instrumental in shaping the organization during its early development. Mr. Rajan brings over 9 years of experience in environmental, agricultural, and social applications and has previously worked at RTI International, HERE Technologies, and Earth2Orbit Analytix.

Our Approach

"Seeing the full picture across connected systems"

Three leaf circular design representing connected systems

Our work is rooted in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Triple Bottom Line. These frameworks reflect the deep connections between people, the planet, and shared prosperity. Aligned with these global principles, we support clients through science‑ and data‑driven, community- centered approaches. Our work is designed for meaningful, real‑world application.

Our integrated perspective brings together environmental, health, and economic insights. Recognizing these connections helps decision‑makers move beyond isolated solutions. It supports actions that address root causes rather than symptoms, anticipates ripple effects, and realize co‑benefits.

Dr. Paramita Sinha

Environmental Economist

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Paramita Sinha is an environmental economist with over 17 years of experience developing innovative models, tools and frameworks to assess environmental impacts on human health, ecosystems and physical infrastructure. Dr Sinha specializes in conducting nonmarket valuation research. This includes developing revealed and stated preference techniques to support policy analysis. Her research focuses on climate impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability in urban areas.  She has led projects that estimate the benefits of pollution-reducing policies on human health and ecosystem services. 

Expertise

  • Nonmarket valuation

  • Environmental health

  • Benefit-cost analysis 

  • Climate adaptation & resilience

  • Ecosystem services & nature-based solutions

Team

Adhithya Rajan

Environmental Engineer

Expertise

  • Geospatial analytics

  • Data analysis for environmental and social applications

  • Satellite image processing

  • Data & process quality control

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Adhithya Rajan is an environmental engineer with more than 9 years of experience in geospatial analytics, data quality control, and agriculture crop monitoring. His core areas of expertise include satellite image processing, statistical modeling for quality control, and the application of geospatial technologies to agriculture, flood risk, renewable energy, and water and air quality.

Dr. Paramita Sinha

Environmental Economist

Dr. Paramita Sinha

Paramita Sinha is an environmental economist with over 17 years of experience developing innovative models, tools, and frameworks to assess environmental impacts on human health, ecosystems, and physical infrastructure. Dr. Sinha specializes in conducting nonmarket valuation research. This includes developing revealed and stated preference techniques to support policy analysis. Her research focuses on climate impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability in urban areas. She has led projects that estimate the benefits of pollution-reducing policies on human health and ecosystem services. 

Expertise

  • Nonmarket valuation

  • Environmental health

  • Benefit-cost analysis 

  • Climate adaptation & resilience

  • Ecosystem services & nature-based solutions

Team

Adhithya Rajan

Environmental Engineer

Expertise

  • Geospatial analytics

  • Data analysis for environmental issues

  • Satellite image processing

  • Data & process quality control

Adhithya Rajan

Adhithya Rajan is an environmental engineer with more than 9 years of experience in conducting data analysis to address environmental, agricultural, and social challenges. His core areas of expertise include geospatial analytics, satellite image processing, and statistical modeling for quality control. He specializes in applying geospatial technologies to a wide variety of topics that includes agriculture crop monitoring, flood risk, renewable energy, and water and air quality. More recently, Mr. Rajan has developed geospatial data layers for community vulnerability to extreme events.

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Advisory Panel

Maureen Cropper

Distinguished University Professor

Department of Economics,

University of Maryland

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Shreekant Gupta

Visiting Senior Fellow

Centre for Social and Economic Progress 

Professor (Retired)

Delhi School of Economics

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Susan H. Julius

Assistant Center Director for Sustainable and Healthy Communities (Retired)

Office of Research and Development,

US Environmental Protection Agency

Advisory Panel

Maureen Cropper

Distinguished University Professor

Department of Economics,

University of Maryland

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Dr. Maureen Cropper
Dr. Shreekant Gupta

Shreekant Gupta

Visiting Senior Fellow

Centre for Social and Economic Progress 

Professor (Retired)

Delhi School of Economics

Susan H. Julius

Susan H. Julius

Assistant Center Director for Sustainable and Healthy Communities (Retired)

Office of Research and Development,

US Environmental Protection Agency

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