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<image:caption>Arghyam marks 25 years of advancing water security through partnerships, innovation and learning. A gathering to reflect on India’s water journey and the challenges ahead.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Anuj Sharma, CEO of Arghyam, presents a token of appreciation to Chairperson Sunita Nadhamuni.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sunita Nadhamuni reflects on Arghyam’s early years, highlighting community participation in sustainable water management.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>“Water is a relationship,” Rohini Nilekani reflects on 25 years of learning and action.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rohini Nilekani reflects on Arghyam’s journey, learning from mistakes and building partnerships.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sunita Narain connects climate disruption, water security and the urgency of scaling solutions in her keynote address.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Frontline water champions share journeys of resilience, leadership and community-driven change. From left: Uzra, Khashti Koronga, Hirbai Ben Devandhbhai Gadhavi, Deo Kumar Singh, C Bakka Reddy, Shashikala, Roki Roy, and Anuj Sharma.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lived experiences highlight how grassroots action is strengthening water security across India.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From aquifers to springs, community-centred solutions strengthen long-term water security. Experts highlight how data, participation and equity can transform groundwater governance. (From left) Ekalavya Prasad, Ghazala Paul, A Ravindra, Sazina Bhimani, Dr Vinod Kothari, and Dr Sunderrajan Krishnan. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bangalore Arghyam’s team at the Bangalore International Centre celebrated 25 years of collaboration, learning and water stewardship.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:21:13.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arghyam at 25: Reflecting on India’s water journey and reimagining the future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Water, Ecology, groundwater, environment, Arghyam, Bengaluru, India</news:keywords>
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