In this episode of Cool It Down, RJ Sayema engages with Professor V. Srinivas Chary, Director of the Centre for Environment, Urban Governance, and Infrastructure Development, Administrative Staff College of India to explore the urgent challenges surrounding water management and climate change.

They delve into critical topics such as non-revenue water, water footprints, the urban water crisis, and the vulnerabilities faced by low-income communities. The discussion highlights innovative solutions and entrepreneurial opportunities in the water sector.

Snehal Verma, a first-generation entrepreneur and the founder and Director of NatureDots, joins the conversation to emphasize the importance of individual responsibility, collective action, and the role of social enterprises in addressing the global water crisis. She also speaks about the founding journey of NatureDots—her social enterprise dedicated to water sustainability.

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Host: RJ Sayema

Created by: BBC Media Action India

Supported by: U.S. Department of State