Rethinking Water Demand Estimates: Addressing Inequity and Intermittency in Piped Water Systems
3 September, 2024
Dr. David Meyer, an assistant professor in Civil and Global Engineering at the University of Toronto, focuses on enhancing the wellbeing of communities reliant on intermittent water supply systems. Professor David Meyer completed his PhD and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at MIT. His research involves developing innovative methods for measuring, modeling, and improving the operation of these networks. With over a decade of experience collaborating with utilities in India, including Delhi and Bengaluru, Dr. Meyer’s work has been featured in leading engineering journals and prominent newspapers. His latest research examines the resilience of rural piped water systems, directly informing the Jal Jeevan Mission's design and operation.
Designing and Implementing Large Scale Development Programmes
7 February, 2024
Shri Parameswaran Iyer, Executive Director, World Bank in Washington DC, representing India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, spoke on the success and lessons learned from India's large-scale projects, particularly highlighting the Jal Jeevan Mission's efforts to provide tap water to every household and its global recognition for resolving similar water challenges.
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Time Use and Behavioural Patterns of Women’s Access to Household Water in Rural India
6 & 7 April 2023
Dr Shiuli Vanaja, Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, presented two of her seminal works –
Moving from Domestic Water Access to Water Security: Challenges and Recommendations
10 March 2023
Mr Nitin Bassi, Program Lead, The Water Team, CEEW (Council on Energy, Environment and Water), New Delhi, presented his work titled “How Safe are Drinking Water Services in Rural India?”
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