Farmers First for used water
The film documents a system of wastewater reuse shaped not just by engineering, but by governance, local coordination, and farmers' participation.
Restructuring Human Interventions for Ecological Balance
Projects
Flowing Back: Stories of Claiming Usedwater
The film examines urban–rural water inequities and the informal yet essential use of wastewater by farmers, identifying challenges and examples of claiming used water.
Assessing Performance of Underground Water Pipelines in the Sardar Sarovar Nigam Limited, Gujarat
Conducted a first-of-its-kind study, with IWMI, of underground pipelines for last-mile irrigation connectivity from the Narmada canal.
Whose wastewater is it?
Authored an article on the growing contestations between urban and rural users over access rights to wastewater.
Sustainable Urban Sanitation
Researched practices of sustainable urban sanitation across nine Indian cities, leading the study in Gujarat.
Unequal Wastewater Rights and Claims
Co-authored a paper on how emerging wastewater reuse policies in India grant limited rights to rural users despite their being the largest users.
Evaluation of the Project – ‘Livelihood Enhancement of Tribal Families through Sustainable Agriculture and Enterprise Development in Backward Regions of Gujarat’
Conducted the end-of-project evaluation of the LEPNRM programme to inform the scaling up of tribal livelihoods support in Gujarat.
Integrated Regional Development Status of Saurashtra, Gujarat
Prepared a status report on the regional development of Saurashtra, proposing a composite livelihood framework across its districts.
Functionality and Management of Irrigation Typologies in the Dangs
Collaborated with Hindustan Lever Foundation and AKRSP(I) to study the functionality, management and costs of irrigation systems in the Dangs, Gujarat.
Rethinking Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
Contributed to an IWMI-Tata policy paper analysing the socio-economic and livelihood impacts of PMKSY.
Wastewater Bazaar – a Short Film on Institutional Innovations in Gujarat
Produced a short film with IWMI documenting municipal innovations in Gujarat for managing wastewater.
Wastewater Use in Irrigation – Exploratory Studies in Karnataka and Maharashtra
Undertook exploratory studies on wastewater use in irrigation in Karnataka and Maharashtra, examining farmers' perceptions and the associated economics.
Faecal Sludge Management Plan for Wadhwan city, Gujarat
Collaborated with Urban Management Centre to prepare a Faecal Sludge Management Plan for Wadhwan, Gujarat.
Revitalising Communities through Mangroves Restoration
Studied villages practising mangrove restoration in south Gujarat to help GIZ build a sustainable, community-owned restoration model.
Project Evaluation of Water and Sanitation Initiatives supported by Arghyam
Undertook the end-of-project evaluation of Arghyam-supported water and sanitation initiatives of the Tamil Nadu Alliance.
An Assessment of Fluorosis Mitigation Programme
Assessed a Sir Ratan Tata Trust-supported programme mitigating fluorosis in the tribal villages of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, through improved nutrition for children.
Assessing Impacts of Drinking Water Supply through Hand Pumps in The Dangs, Gujarat
Assessed the social, economic, health and environmental impacts of hand-pump drinking water supply in five water-scarce villages of the Dangs, Gujarat.
Feasibility Study for Promoting Social Entrepreneurship for Water Treatment Systems
Studied how community-based water treatment systems could be promoted through social entrepreneurship in the arid regions of Western Rajasthan and Kutch.
Urban Wastewater for Rural Agriculture: Emerging Relations
Presented case studies on emerging relations around urban wastewater disposal and its use by farmers in peri-urban Gujarat.
Baseline Study of Salinity Prevention Program Villages in Saurashtra, Gujarat
Prepared baseline information for the salinity-prevention programme villages of AKRSP (India) under KVY Phase-3 in Saurashtra, Gujarat.
Impact of Agricultural Extension through Krishi Mahotsav
Studied the impact of Krishi Mahotsav, Gujarat's annual agricultural extension scheme using mobile exhibitions at community level.
Wastewater Irrigation in Gujarat – An Exploratory Study
Studied the extent of wastewater use for irrigation in the peri-urban areas of major cities of Gujarat.
Spatial Patterns of Decentralized Water Harvesting and Agrarian Growth in Saurashtra
Researched the impact of decentralised water harvesting structures, including check dams and recharge wells, on agricultural output in Saurashtra.
Land Alienation, Environmental and Nuclear Power Generation Risks
Documented case studies, with civil society partners, showing how large-scale industry and nuclear power generation marginalise local communities and the environment.
Villages on the Frontline – A Documentary Film by BBC
Featured an episode on drinking water issues in coastal Gujarat in the BBC documentary series 'Villages on the Frontline'.
Impact of High Incidence of Kidney Stone – A Study of Coastal Villages in Junagadh, Gujarat
Studied the high incidence of kidney stones in coastal villages of Junagadh caused by drinking-water contamination from seawater intrusion.