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In this informative address from Day 2 of WASHathon 2026, Mr. Prabhat Kumar Singh, Managing Director of the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC), details the comp...

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In this video byte from WASHathon 2026, Mr. Srinivas Alavilli, Program Fellow at WRI India, reflects on the critical importance of citizen participation in urban governance. Drawing insights from ...

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In this address from WASHathon 2026, Dr. Anjana Dube, Chief Policy Officer at the Centre for Public Policy, IIM Bangalore, shares a compelling perspective on the human element of urban infrastructu...

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In this exclusive byte from Day 1 of WASHathon 2026, Mr. Anand Shekhar, Chief Executive Officer of WaterAid India, challenges how we view urban infrastructure.Addressing innovators, incubators, and...

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Ms. Shruti Venkatesan speaks at WASHathon 2026 about the Saamuhika Shakti initiative, a Bengaluru-based collective impact effort. The core goal is to enhance the quality of life for informal waste ...

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Prof. Gopal Naik, Chair Professor at the Centre for Public Policy, IIM Bangalore, discusses the vital role of community involvement at WASHathon 2026: Design for Density. Whether implemented in urb...

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"Ab mahawari se nahi koi tension, kyonki apne paas hai Kishori Kangan!" ✨ In Atargaon Chhattisgarh, a simple beaded bracelet is transforming the menstrual hygiene ecosystem. The 'Kishori Kangan' i...

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This year, on Menstrual Hygiene Day, we are focusing on the infrastructure that shapes menstrual dignity every day. From pad vending machines and disposal bins to clean water, lighting, and acces...

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Even when water looks clean, the hidden danger of fluoride can cause long-term harm. In the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, groundwater in several areas exceeds permissible fluoride limits, puttin...

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Welcome to the 6th Edition of our Inspiration Series, a platform where we dive deep into the minds of leaders driving systemic change. In this episode, we are joined by Swati Kalra, the India Lead ...

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In this episode of our Inspiration Series, we are joined by Ms. Neha Sharma, a distinguished member of the Indian Administrative Service (2010 Batch, UP Cadre). Known as a "thinker and disruptor," ...

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Access to safe water and sanitation is not just about infrastructure, it’s about ownership, dignity, and long-term sustainability. In Bengaluru, waste picker communities are leading this change th...

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How communities are managing and sustaining sanitation in Bengaluru. #WaterAid #WastePickers #Operation #Maintenance #Community #Hygiene #HygieneMatters #Sanitation

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Over the past four decades, progress in WASH has been driven by new ideas, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to change. At WaterAid India, these principles continue to shape our path to...

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Every change has a beginning. And sometimes, that beginning grows into a milestone that reshapes communities and creates lasting impact. Celebrating the journeys, partnerships, and moments that ha...

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Across India, women are at the heart of change, bringing water to homes, nurturing communities, and protecting precious resources for generations to come. This International Women's Day, we cele...

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Not every number carries a story. But this one does. A story of change, resilience, and communities coming together. Stay tuned. #WAI@40

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WaterAid India is delighted to present “बूंदों में भविष्य” (A Film on Water Security Planning)—a practical and easy-to-use reference tool designed to support villages and Gram Panchayats in underst...

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