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Voices For Water
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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.
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Jal Jeevan Mission: Behind the Scenes Ft. Ms Vini Mahajan, IAS
Mar 31, 202300:41:53Tap to summarizeIn 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. All this and much more in this episode of Voices For Water. This show is brought to you by India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/). Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jal Kaushal: Skilling people for Water Ft. Sabina Dewan
Mar 29, 202300:22:05Tap to summarizeIn 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. All this and much more in this episode of Voices For Water. This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/). Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts Website or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Our Climate Innovation Ecosystem: How India is shaping a Climate-Resilient Future Ft. Maya Chandrasekaran
Mar 17, 202300:29:52Tap to summarizeIn 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. All this and much more in this episode of Voices For Water. This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/).Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_KarthikYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website on http://www.ivmpodcasts.com and other audio streaming platforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Understanding India's energy - Water Nexus Ft. Nitin Bassi
Feb 28, 202300:42:27Tap to summarizeIn 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. All this and much more in this episode of Voices For Water. This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/). Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Water Quality: A Ground-UP View Ft. Dr. Sunderrajan Krishnan
Feb 14, 202300:37:38Tap to summarizeThe first episode of season two of Voices for Water promises to be a captivating and informative listen as host Karthik Nagarajan welcomes Dr. 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. All this and much more in this episode of Voices For Water. This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/). Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Voices for Water- Season 2 Announcement
Feb 8, 202300:01:06Tap to summarizeWelcome 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. All this and much more in this episode of Voices For Water. This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/). Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Looking at our water from a data lens ft. Dr Anju Gaur
May 3, 202200:30:46Tap to summarizeIn 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. Karthik and Dr. Anju take us through the landscape of water data of India. They discuss the current state of technology in the collection and integration of data being generated by multiple sources and the possibilities it unfolds for water management at an individual as well as state level. Karthik and Dr. Anju also acknowledge the biggest reasons for water wastage and give examples from India of local bodies making great strides towards better water management using available data.All this and much more in this episode of Voices For Water. This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/).Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_KarthikYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Being Water Literate Citizens ft. Dr. Bhakti Devi
Apr 19, 202200:40:53Tap to summarizeIn 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. Karthik and Dr. Bhakti talk about the design of the Jal Fellowship Program, the workings of water-sensitive neighborhoods, and water literacy in India. They draw parallels with other countries and talk about lessons in water management that every water literate citizen can lead with. Listen to this episode of Voices For Water to know more. This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/).You can follow Dr. Bhakti Devi on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/bhaktideviTweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_KarthikYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How do we engage with water as citizens? ft. Dr. Veena Srinivasan
Apr 5, 202200:38:19Tap to summarizeIn 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). Karthik and Veena discuss the steps that one can take to understand the quality and quantity aspects of the water better, why is it important to invest in waste-water treatment more and how can citizens engage better for their protection? They also talk about why we are not able to take any data-backed decisions to conserve water and where are we lacking in it? This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/).You can follow Veena Srinivasan on Twitter: @veenas_water https://twitter.com/veenas_waterTweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_KarthikYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Governments in India Approach Participatory Water Management? ft. Debashree Mukherjee
Mar 22, 202200:43:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Voices For Water, Karthik Nagarajan is joined by Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, the Additional Secretary of Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, and the Mission Director of National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.Karthik and Ms. Debashree discuss the various programs led by Indian Governments to tackle the problem of water security and how community participation is going to make a difference on a large scale. This show is brought to you by [India Water Portal] (https://www.indiawaterportal.org/).Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_KarthikYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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