Godavari Initiative: Pioneering Water Stewardship in India's Vital River Basin

The Godavari Initiative, highlighted at the AWS Forum in Edinburgh, exemplifies collective action for water stewardship. Represented by Diageo's David Onyango, the initiative emphasizes a three-pillar framework for sustainable river basin management in India's Godavari River Basin, leveraging partnerships for ecological and cultural synergies.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 21-07-2025 17:49 IST | Created: 21-07-2025 17:49 IST
Godavari Initiative: Pioneering Water Stewardship in India's Vital River Basin
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In Edinburgh, Scotland, the Godavari Initiative was lauded at the Alliance for Water Stewardship Global Water Stewardship Forum, displaying its role as a shining example of collective action in water management.

Presented by David Onyango of Diageo, the initiative is gradually transforming India's Godavari River Basin through a three-pillar framework focusing on knowledge, on-ground implementation, and community engagement.

With its innovative nature-based solutions and strategic partnerships, TGI aligns ecological restoration practices alongside cultural projects like the massive Simhastha Kumbh 2027, aiming for lasting environmental and civic impact.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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