– Adviser to the Ministry of Water Resources/Jal Shakti, Government of India (2014-2024).
– Chairman of Task Force on Interlinking Rivers (2019-2024).
– Contributor to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources.- Part of a team studying uninterrupted flow in River Ganga at Tehri Dam and others.
Sriram Vedire’s appointment reflects Maharashtra’s focus on strengthening its water resource management infrastructure amid growing concerns over water scarcity and climate-resilient systems. With significant experience across national-level committees such as river interlinking projects and groundwater recharge advisories, his insights could help advance sustainable water initiatives tailored to state-specific needs. Additionally, his history with large-scale projects like studies on uninterrupted river flows demonstrates technical depth that might complement ongoing challenges such as drought mitigation.
The emphasis placed by recent governments on elevating specialists into advisory positions marks an increasingly professional approach toward addressing India’s complex environmental problems. Though, translating expertise into practical success will depend greatly on political willpower, policy continuity beyond electoral cycles, and effective collaboration across various stakeholders.
Published July 18, 2025 | For more details click here