Are Indian cities running out of water? Are dams the correct way to manage our water resources? What are the current policy approaches we are taking towards water management and distribution? How can each one of us do our bit to create a water secure future?
Voices For Water is a podcast that attempts to answer all these questions - and more. This podcast aims to generate dialogues amongst experts of the sector on topics of relevance and work towards making water everybody's business.
Jal Jeevan Mission: Behind the Scenes Ft. Ms Vini Mahajan, IAS
In the final episode of Voices For Water, Karthik interviews Ms. Vini Mahajan, the Secretary at the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in the Ministry of Jal Shakti. They discuss Jal Jeevan Mission, the flagship program aimed at achieving water security in India, and the tremendous amount of inter-departmental and state-level coordination required to make it successful. Ms. Mahajan talks about the challenges faced in the journey and the success of the Ministry's efforts in collating and sharing data publicly through program dashboards.
29 Mar 2023
Jal Kaushal: Skilling people for Water Ft. Sabina Dewan
In this episode of Voices For Water, our host Karthik Nagarajan will be in conversation with Sabina Dewan, the Founder and Executive Director of the JustJobs Network, which has partnered with Arghyam to conduct a research study on "Jal Kaushal" to understand skill development in the water sector and identify gaps and challenges. Sabina talks about water management from a skills perspective, traditional jobs in the sector, and observed gaps in skillsets and mandates, especially in managing water as commons. We also talked about government programs and their role in bridging the gaps.
17 Mar 2023
Our Climate Innovation Ecosystem: How India is shaping a Climate-Resilient Future Ft. Maya Chandrasekaran
In this episode of Voices for Water, our host Karthik Nagarajan is in conversation with Maya Chandrasekaran, an expert at scaling companies that change lives, both as an investor and in practice. Maya talks about the relationship between water and climate change, the concept of ‘just transition’, the state of the climate finance ecosystem in India, and the role played by the private sector and philanthropic capital in the battle against climate change.
28 Feb 2023
Understanding India's energy - Water Nexus Ft. Nitin Bassi
In this episode of Voices for Water, our host Karthik Nagarajan is in conversation with Nitin Bassi, the program lead for water at CEEW. Nitin has played a key role in establishing the India-EU Water Partnership (IEWP). He was a Member of the Water Quality Task Force for river Ganga, set up by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Before joining the Council, Nitin worked with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy (IRAP). In this episode, they discussed the connection between water and energy, as well as how it plays out in urban and rural India. It also explores government policies that aim to balance the needs for water and energy, and how developed countries approach this issue.
14 Feb 2023
Water Quality: A Ground-UP View Ft. Dr. Sunderrajan Krishnan
The first episode of season two of Voices for Water promises to be a captivating and informative listen as host Karthik Nagarajan welcomes Sunderrajan Krishnan, the Executive Director of INREM Foundation. Sunderrajan is a well-respected figure in the field of water management, having served as a member of the Indian Planning Commission's 12th five-year plan working groups. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area, he is here to offer valuable insights and perspectives on the state of water quality in India that continue to impact the population.
8 Feb 2023
Voices for Water- Season 2 Announcement
Welcome to Voices for Water Season Two, where our host Karthik Nagarajan will delve into the complexities and nuances of water management in India. From examining the reasons behind the current situation to exploring innovative solutions, we will engage in conversations with the sector experts from policy, practice, and research; who are working towards a sustainable and secure water future for all. Join us on this journey to learn what small actions each one of us can take as responsible citizens of this country to make access to safe water a reality for all.
3 May 2022
Looking at our water from a data lens ft. Dr Anju Gaur
In this episode of Voices For Water, Karthik is joined by Dr. Anju Gaur, a Senior Water Resources Management Specialist in the World Bank's India Office.
19 Apr 2022
Being Water Literate Citizens ft. Dr. Bhakti Devi
In this episode of Voices For Water, Karthik is joined by Dr. Bhakti Devi, Program Lead - Jal Fellowship at Rishihood University and Founding President, Water Resources Council, WICCI.
5 Apr 2022
How do we engage with water as citizens? ft. Dr. Veena Srinivasan
In this episode of Voices For Water, Karthik Nagarajan is joined by Dr. Veena Srinivasan, Lead of the Centre for Social and Environmental Innovation (CSEI) at Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE).
22 Mar 2022
How Governments in India Approach Participatory Water Management? ft. Debashree Mukherjee
In this episode of Voices For Water, Karthik Nagarajan is joined by Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, the Additional Secretary of Department of Water Resources,
8 Mar 2022
India's Great Water Challenge ft. Mridula Ramesh
On the 1st episode of Voices for Water, Karthik Nagarajan is joined by Mridula Ramesh, founder of the Sundaram Climate Inst. and the author of 'Watershed: How We Destroyed India’s Water and How We Can Save It' to discuss 'India's Great Water Challenge'.
25 Feb 2022
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Voices For Water is a podcast that attempts to answer all these questions - and more. This podcast aims to generate dialogues amongst experts of the sector on topics of relevance and work towards making water everybody's business.
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