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Overview
The Waterversities Webinar Series is a 5 Session series primarily addressing the subject of how to start and set-up your own local Waterversities and the challenges that might be faced. So far we have done 4 sessions- the first was with Rajendra Singh, the second was on river journeys or yatras, the third was on arts and storytelling and the fourth was on
the revival of traditional water systems.
Session 1- Rajendra Singh
In the first one-on-one session with Rajendra Singh he talks about the sovereignty of water and water being the ultimate healer. He also gives tips and traits on how to run and set-up successful Waterversities
Rajendra Singh- He is also known as the Waterman of India has been instrumental in reviving over 20 Indian rivers and set up his own NGO Tarun Bharat Sangh
Session 2- River Yatras and Journeys
In the second session the speakers discussed the role of river yatras or journeys on the youth and those that partake in them.
Nitin Tailor- CEO and Founder of Serve Happiness Foundation
Sujith Ravindran- Founder of Human Potential Fellowship Foundation
Gopalakrishna- Founder of Ganga Pada Yatra
Aneeta Pathak- Founder of Ganga Yatra (Anveshan Auroville)
Session 3- Arts, Culture and Storytelling
In the third session, we explored the arts, culture, folklore, songs, and storytelling around water and focused on re-building the culture around it.
Dr. Anjali Capila- Author and Himalayan Studies Consultant
Dr. Reep Pandi Lepcha- Assistant Professor of Sikkim Government College
Minket Lepcha- Storyteller of The Lepcha Community
Blaise Joseph- Artist and Art Educator
Session 4- Reviving Traditional Water Systems
In the fourth session we explored the topic of ensuring water security through reviving and restoring traditional water systems
Arbind Kumar- Convenor of Sudhar Virodhi Abhiyaan
Narayan Choudhary- Spearheads Talab Bachao Abhiyan
Dilip Jain- CEO and Founder of Djed Foundation