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Water, Environment, Land and Livelihoods (WELL) Labs, with @kreauniversity, fosters research & innovation for social impact in land & water sustainability.

 Bangalore
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Joined April 2020
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We are thrilled to announce that the Water Data Podcast is coming back for a third season! Tune in every two weeks to listen to leading experts on the science, systems, and stories of water. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest episodes: youtube.com/@welllabs
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What if someone was actually waiting on your research, and you got paid to work on it? India Research Corps (IRC) connects early-career researchers with real questions from the water sector. Build experience. Create impact. Earn a stipend. Apply: indiaresearchcorps.com/stude…
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When people see their landscape on a map, data starts to make sense. In Koppal, Karnataka, printed satellite maps helped communities map water, soil, & land use through ePRA, turning local knowledge into action. This work is supported by @DCBBank ’s CSR initiative.
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What does it take to stay focused on long-term change when your work is funded one project at a time? It requires setting clear goals, testing ideas, and adapting when things do not work. This blog by Veena Srinivasan reflects on that journey. Read: welllabs.org/staying-mission…
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Up to 95% of the water in some of Bengaluru’s lakes is sewage, not rain. Lakes that once followed the monsoon cycle now remain full year-round, sustained by wastewater.
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Upstream lakes still depend on rain, but downstream lakes collect sewage from across the system. What happens upstream affects everything below. Managing lakes requires system-wide planning, not one-size-fits-all solutions. Read: deccanherald.com/india/karna…
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The WELL Labs Show | Listen to hydrogeologist @viveksgrewal speak to host @zeusisdead about the basic science of groundwater and how it behaves in some of India’s most important hydrogeological regions. Watch: youtu.be/uIj24QoTGIg Resources here: welllabs.org/twls-vivek-grew…
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One farmer faces drought. Another in the same region deals with excess water. A third depends entirely on the monsoon. When the same system creates such unequal realities, there is no single solution, only multiple futures unfolding at once.
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In Raichur, Karnataka, water access, policies, and farming choices are already shaping different pathways. Resilience lies in navigating these trade-offs, not replacing them. Read more: welllabs.org/designing-clima…
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What if Bengaluru already has the water it needs, but is not using it well? Treated wastewater could meet up to 25% of demand by 2035, and 42% in Hebbal Nagavara Valley. Reuse can reduce freshwater stress. Listen: youtu.be/pD6stpY0D_A?si=-Dkx…
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Have you followed us on Instagram yet? We share field moments, research highlights, project updates, and stories that do not always make it to LinkedIn. More visuals, more ground stories, and a closer look at our work. Follow us: instagram.com/welllabswater/
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Where does Bengaluru’s water really come from? Every day, the city draws water equal to 584 Olympic-sized swimming pools from the Cauvery, while nearly 49% of its supply comes from groundwater. Yet this still does not meet demand.
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Bengaluru generates wastewater equal to 776 Olympic-sized swimming pools every day. About 25% remains untreated, and only 5% is reused. This is not just a shortage problem, but a flow problem. Read more: welllabs.org/bengaluru-urban…
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Working with farmers in Raichur and Koppal, WELL Labs and Prarambha are strengthening sustainable agriculture through trainings, exposure visits, and stakeholder engagement. Recent work focused on INM, Kisan Swaraj Sammelan, and irrigation discussions. Supported by @DCBBank's CSR
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Listen to Gayathri Muraleedharan, Deputy Head of the Urban Water team, and @veenas_water, speak to host @zeusisdead about the water crisis, and how we can predict and prevent it on The WELL Labs Show. Watch here: youtu.be/pD6stpY0D_A
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Job Alert! We are hiring a Junior Graphic Designer for the Communications and Development team. Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid) Read the entire JD and apply here: welllabs.org/careers/
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Environmental policy is shaping how European cities respond to climate pressures. Governments use law, research, and public participation to integrate nature into urban planning instead of treating it as an afterthought.
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The European Union shows how regulation, innovation, and citizen engagement can support nature-based solutions in cities. Read more: welllabs.org/nbs-singapore-c…
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Internship Alert! The Communications team at WELL Labs is hiring multiple interns for: ■ Graphic Design ■ Media Archiving ■ Motion Graphics ■ Short-form Video Apply here: welllabs.org/careers/
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A small step before sowing a seed can impact the quality of its harvest. In Raichur and Koppal, 331 farmers adopted seed treatment to improve germination, root growth, and crop health across 437 acres. Read more: welllabs.org/seed-treatment-…
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