About | Waterlabindia

Our Team

Waterlab team brings significant programme management and consulting experiences across the globe in water with international organisations (World Bank, Asian Development Bank, DFID, WSSCC, UNICEF, UNOPS, FAO, United WASH), International and National NGOs, National and International consulting firms and local governments in India and other countries.

With experience of more than 3 decades, the Team offers superior advice, innovative approaches, and solutions to sectoral issues and challenges.

Founder & Director

Vijay Gawade

Experienced international water specialist with 30+ years of expertise in policies, reforms, programs, and partnerships in the water sector, and associated consultant for World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNOPS, FAO, and WSSCC

Head Operations

Nikhil Vaiude

Water and Sanitation Specialist and Urban Planner with 13 years of experience In rural and urban India with special skills in project management and GIS

Advisor – Rural Marketing

Prashant Mandke

Rural Marketing and Partnership Expert. Consulting in Agriculture & water sectors. Led a range of social impact initiatives/programs associated with USAID and EU.

Most influential rural marketing professional.

Advisor, Water Resources Management

Debashish

Bhattacharjee

International water and sanitation expert with about 30 years of experience in rural and urban water sector. Associated with DFID, ADB, UN-Habitat.

Advisor, Water and Sanitation

P K Kurian

Water and Sanitation Specialist with over 40 years of experience in water sector with focus on participatory approaches, sustainability and partnerships. Associated with World Bank, FAO, PWC, NABCONS and Kerala Government.