Join us for a critical discussion on Bavkhal Conservation and how we can protect and restore traditional water ponds in Vasai! The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) is hosting an important consultation on March 15, 2025, at Jeevan Vikas Mandal’s Hon. Degu Dabre Hall, Nirmal, Vasai.

This event will bring together experts, community leaders, and stakeholders to explore innovative solutions for water conservation, focusing on the Bavkhal system of Vasai.

Event Agenda:

9:30 – 10:00 AM | Registration

10:00 – 10:30 AM | Breakfast

10:30 – 10:45 AM | Water Conservation Footprint
Speaker: Mr. Madhukar Sanap, Head of Emergency Management and Development Programs, AKAH

Panel 1: Bavkhals of Vasai: Need to Protect and Restore Traditional Water Ponds
10:45 – 11:45 AM | Speakers:

• Dr. Himanshu Kulkarni – Bavkhals of Vasai City through the Lens of Shallow Aquifers
• Mr. Anoorudha Paul – Nature-Based Solution for Bavkhal Conservation – UNDP Project Experience
• Mr. Alwyn Rodrigue – Water Quality of Vasai Water and the Way Forward
  Moderator: Mr. Sachin Marti, Senior Program Manager, Water Resource Development, AKAH India
  Panel Discussion with Q&A Session

12:00 – 12:30 PM | Bavkhal Conservation – Case Studies

12:30 – 1:15 PM | How to Protect and Conserve Bavkhals?

1:15 – 1:30 PM | Roundtable Discussion: My Bavkhal, Healthy Bavkhal – Competition Announcement

1:30 – 1:45 PM | Vote of Thanks
Speaker: Mr. Godfrey Colaco, Program Manager, Emergency Management and Development Programs, AKAH

1:45 PM onwards | Lunch and Networking

Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:45 PM
Venue: Jeevan Vikas Mandal’s Hon. Degu Dabre Hall, Nirmal, Vasai

Website: www.akahindia.org

We look forward to your participation in this crucial dialogue on protecting our water resources. Let’s work together to restore and preserve the Bavkhal systems for future generations!