Expert talks, panel discussions and presentations will mark the theme ‘Measurable Impact, Delivered with Confidence’
23 AUGUST, 2023: The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) at IIM Bangalore will host a ‘Water and Sustainability Conference’ on 2nd & 3rd September 2023. This conference is part of the Golden Jubilee Year celebrations of IIM Bangalore and is curated by IIT-IIT (IITians for Influencing India Transformation - iit-iit.org). It is themed, “Measurable Impact, Delivered with Confidence”.
The conference will begin with a talk on ‘Water Imperatives for India by Mridula Ramesh, Founder, Sundaram Climate Institute, and author of ‘Watershed’. This will be followed by a presentation on ‘Beed District Water Transformation’ by Caring Friends and Consortium of Foundations. There will be sessions by corporations like Asian Paints and ITC on Day 1 of the conference, post lunch.
On Day 2, Satyajit Bhatkal, CEO, Paani Foundation, will speak on ‘Realizing the Farmers Producers Organisations’ Opportunity’. His talk will be followed by a presentation by Ambuja Cement Foundation. The Center for Collective Development will make a presentation on ‘Processed Groundnut B2B Market Linkages’. The closing address will be delivered by Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Axilor Ventures.
Panelists at the conference will include Amit Chandra, Chairman, Bain Capital and Philanthropist, ATE Chandra Foundation; Sanjiv Phansalkar, Director, Vikas Anvesh Foundation; Ravi Mariwala, Founder and Managing Director, Smaart Water; Deepti Kommera, Independent Advisor and Consultant, Water Conservation and Regenerative Agriculture; Anuj Sharma, CEO, Arghyam; Sharachchandra Lele, Distinguished Fellow, Environmental Policy and Governance; Amit Singh, Associate VP & Group Head Corporate Affairs & CSR, Asian Paints; Ajith Radhakrishnan, Senior Specialist, World Bank; Satyajit Bhatkal, CEO, Paani Foundation; Ramachandra Vemuri, Ex GM, Reliance Retail; Babu Joseph, Ex Executive Trustee and CEO, Axis Bank Foundation; Niyati Sareen, Project Director, Water and Education, Hinduja Foundation; Amrtha Kasturi Rangan, Head, Sustainable Rural Development, ATE Chandra Foundation, and Rajiv Ahuja, Senior Policy Advisor, NRM and Agroecology.
Expert talks, panel discussions and presentations will mark the theme ‘Measurable Impact, Delivered with Confidence’
23 AUGUST, 2023: The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) at IIM Bangalore will host a ‘Water and Sustainability Conference’ on 2nd & 3rd September 2023. This conference is part of the Golden Jubilee Year celebrations of IIM Bangalore and is curated by IIT-IIT (IITians for Influencing India Transformation - iit-iit.org). It is themed, “Measurable Impact, Delivered with Confidence”.
The conference will begin with a talk on ‘Water Imperatives for India by Mridula Ramesh, Founder, Sundaram Climate Institute, and author of ‘Watershed’. This will be followed by a presentation on ‘Beed District Water Transformation’ by Caring Friends and Consortium of Foundations. There will be sessions by corporations like Asian Paints and ITC on Day 1 of the conference, post lunch.
On Day 2, Satyajit Bhatkal, CEO, Paani Foundation, will speak on ‘Realizing the Farmers Producers Organisations’ Opportunity’. His talk will be followed by a presentation by Ambuja Cement Foundation. The Center for Collective Development will make a presentation on ‘Processed Groundnut B2B Market Linkages’. The closing address will be delivered by Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Axilor Ventures.
Panelists at the conference will include Amit Chandra, Chairman, Bain Capital and Philanthropist, ATE Chandra Foundation; Sanjiv Phansalkar, Director, Vikas Anvesh Foundation; Ravi Mariwala, Founder and Managing Director, Smaart Water; Deepti Kommera, Independent Advisor and Consultant, Water Conservation and Regenerative Agriculture; Anuj Sharma, CEO, Arghyam; Sharachchandra Lele, Distinguished Fellow, Environmental Policy and Governance; Amit Singh, Associate VP & Group Head Corporate Affairs & CSR, Asian Paints; Ajith Radhakrishnan, Senior Specialist, World Bank; Satyajit Bhatkal, CEO, Paani Foundation; Ramachandra Vemuri, Ex GM, Reliance Retail; Babu Joseph, Ex Executive Trustee and CEO, Axis Bank Foundation; Niyati Sareen, Project Director, Water and Education, Hinduja Foundation; Amrtha Kasturi Rangan, Head, Sustainable Rural Development, ATE Chandra Foundation, and Rajiv Ahuja, Senior Policy Advisor, NRM and Agroecology.