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    Rishu Garg is a development and environmental professional with more than two decades of experience. He has worked with communities and local governments on natural resource and livelihoods management across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.


    Areas of expertise

    Natural resource management


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    Articles by Rishu Garg

    A few people gather at the edge of the tank in Alopa village which is filled with water - Water management
    Water & Sanitation
    January 30, 2025
    Photo essay: A blueprint for the rejuvenation of heritage tanks
    In Bundelkhand, the Republic Day theme of ‘Swarim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’ is being demonstrated through the revival of centuries-old traditional water tanks.
    by Rishu Garg, Krushna Chandra Hembram | 3 min read
    Farmers sitting in a group in a field_panchayat
    Water & Sanitation
    October 29, 2024
    Panchayati Raj Institutions can boost water security
    Local governments are uniquely suited for the collective planning and implementation of sustainable water management.
    by Rishu Garg, Neeraja Kudrimoti | 5 min read
    a piece of fabric with a colourful, geometric design--water collaboration
    Ecosystem Development
    August 28, 2024
    Setting the course for water collaboration
    There is a clear and urgent need for partnerships between multiple stakeholders and actors to ensure water security. A few principles and approaches can make collaborative action effective.
    by Anantika Singh, Rishu Garg | 4 min read
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