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Pradip Kalbar

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IITB, Mumbai
As seen in: Water Reuse, LinkedIn, Color Research & Application, Nature, Wiley Online Library, Substack, The Hindu Business Line, Water Asset Management International
Associate Professor Centre for Urban Science and Engineering (CUSE), IIT Bombay
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Need to Embrace “Local Stupidity” Rather Than “Global Best Practice” for Better Water and Sanitation Services in Global South

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By Pradip Kalbar Verified
| Substack
Water supply and sanitation have been fundamental public services for thousands of years. Nearly 5,000 years ago, the inhabitants of Mohenjo-daro in the Indus Valley civilization had developed remarkably sophisticated water supply and drainage systems. These systems were designed around local conditions, available resources, and community needs. Over time, water and sanitation technologies have evolved significantly.
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Addressing Urban Water Scarcity in India: Pathways for Sustainability and Resilience in City Water Systems

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By Pradip Kalbar Verified
| Substack
As the summer heat intensifies across Indian cities, the challenge of water scarcity looms larger than ever. Rapid urbanization and climate change exacerbate this challenge, making effective urban water management (UWM) imperative for ensuring water security for all. From scarcity and pollution to aging infrastructure and climate change-induced impacts, UWM encompasses diverse challenges demanding innovative, sustainable solutions.
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Learning by Unlearning: Lessons from Saphale town on Safe Drinking Water

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By Pradip Kalbar Verified
| Water Asset Management International
Published on Mar 17, 2026 By Pradip P. Kalbar, PhD, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India My first visit to Saphale, in Palghar district of Maharashtra, India, was in 2017. I arrived full of enthusiasm and confidence that my team and I could offer technological solutions to improve access to safe drinking water in this emerging town with a population of about 30,000 (administratively still classified as a village).
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