Urban and Water Thematic Group event
The World Bank has been supporting The Government of India in its efforts to restore the Ganga River Basin. Despite severe challenges, the Government of India’s Namami Gange Program and the National Mission for Clean Ganga have made significant progress in improving the river’s health. The presentation will describe the strategies implemented in this complex initiative, including institutional reforms, improved river basin management, public awareness campaigns, and the introduction of a hybrid annuity model for public-private partnerships to scale up wastewater management. Key lessons learned and remaining challenges in the ongoing work to rejuvenate this vital waterway will be explored.
Speaker: Carmen Yee-Batista is a Lead Water Specialist at the World Bank with 27 years of experience in the water and environment sectors across the United States, Latin America, Africa, and South Asia. Her expertise spans urban water and sanitation service delivery, wastewater management with a focus on circular economy, and environmental restoration. Currently, she leads several Bank-supported projects and analytical services in India while guiding team members working on the South Asia water portfolio. Ms. Yee holds a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley and an MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Kansas. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the US.
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