Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
The wetlands of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly known as Aurangabad) are in crisis- polluted, encroached upon, and treated as waste channels. Yet, they are the vital climate barometers, shaping water security, agriculture, waste management and public health.
In this insightful INKTalks, Gauri Mirashi, one of the leading forces behind the city’s wetland restorations, unveils the challenges of urban river degradation, the impact her initiatives have been cultivating and how these efforts have transformed communities - beyond reviving waterways.
About INK:
INK is a global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas across a spectrum of topics, from technology and culture to sports and education. We are experts in storytelling and are known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows and INK Women. Our mission is to accelerate the journeys of game changers.
About Gauri Mirashi:
Gauri Mirashi is the co-founder of CARPE | EcoSattva, leading impactful projects in urban sustainability and ecological restoration. She leads initiatives like the award-winning Kham River Restoration in Maharashtra, driving innovative solutions for waterway revival and municipal systems improvement. With a background in Environmental Studies, Politics, and Urban Policy, Gauri blends academic expertise with hands-on action. Committed to evidence-based solutions and community-driven change, she envisions a future where urban spaces coexist harmoniously with nature.
#ecosattva #aurangabad #waterrestoration #environmentalefforts #chhatrapatisambhajinagar #safeurbanspaces #sdgs #INKTalks #inspiringstories.
The wetlands of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly known as Aurangabad) are in crisis- polluted, encroached upon, and treated as waste channels. Yet, they are the vital climate barometers, shaping water security, agriculture, waste management and public health.
In this insightful INKTalks, Gauri Mirashi, one of the leading forces behind the city’s wetland restorations, unveils the challenges of urban river degradation, the impact her initiatives have been cultivating and how these efforts have transformed communities - beyond reviving waterways.
About INK:
INK is a global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas across a spectrum of topics, from technology and culture to sports and education. We are experts in storytelling and are known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows and INK Women. Our mission is to accelerate the journeys of game changers.
About Gauri Mirashi:
Gauri Mirashi is the co-founder of CARPE | EcoSattva, leading impactful projects in urban sustainability and ecological restoration. She leads initiatives like the award-winning Kham River Restoration in Maharashtra, driving innovative solutions for waterway revival and municipal systems improvement. With a background in Environmental Studies, Politics, and Urban Policy, Gauri blends academic expertise with hands-on action. Committed to evidence-based solutions and community-driven change, she envisions a future where urban spaces coexist harmoniously with nature.
#ecosattva #aurangabad #waterrestoration #environmentalefforts #chhatrapatisambhajinagar #safeurbanspaces #sdgs #INKTalks #inspiringstories.
