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Panel discussion: Governing water & wastewater in Bengaluru:Institutions, financing & accountability

This panel examines the institutional foundations of water and wastewater governance in Bengaluru. The discussion situates flooding, water supply, wastewater, and drainage within a single governance challenge, arguing that fragmented mandates and project-led approaches limit the city’s ability to manage flows, reuse treated water, and work with natural drainage systems. Panellists reflect on metropolitan governance reforms, including the creation of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, and the opportunities these reforms present for Bengaluru’s water future. The panel features: • Avinash Krishnamurthy, Co-founder and Director, Biome Environmental Trust  • Dr Ram Prasath Manohar V IAS, Chairman, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)  • Dr Veena Srinivasan, Executive Director, WELL Labs  • Srikanth Viswanathan, Chief Executive Officer, Janaagraha and Executive Director, Jana Urban Space Foundation  (Moderator) From the convening Nature-based Solutions for Bengaluru: Rebuilding Drainage Systems, held on 18 December 2025, organised by Jana Urban Space Foundation, in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India.