WaterAid India 3d ago

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 knowledge partners in Bengaluru, he emphasizes that high urban density is not the core issue—the lack of customized, localized design is. To create sustainable and inclusive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) solutions for waste picker communities, we must design for the unique needs of the people and the space. Ultimately, he calls for turning urban sanitation into a true 'Jan Andolan' (a people's movement).WASHathon 2026: Design for Density is a collaborative initiative organized by WaterAid India, as part of the Saamuhika Shakti collective, and supported by the H&M Foundation. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more insights. #WASHathon2026 #WaterAidIndia #WAIat40 #DesignForDensity #UrbanWASH #Sanitation #JanAndolan #PublicHealth #SocialImpact #InclusiveDesign #WastePickers #Bengaluru #SustainableDevelopment #SaamuhikaShakti #InnovationForGood