Naina laal 8 MinNaina Lal Kidwai on India’s Water & Sanitation Revolution

What happens when a top corporate leader turns her attention to one of India’s greatest challenges — water and sanitation? 💧🇮🇳In this deeply inspiring episode of Angie’s India Show, Naina Lal Kidwai, former Country Head of HSBC India and Chairperson of the India Sanitation Coalition, opens up about her extraordinary journey from global finance to grassroots impact.After being one of the few corporate delegates at the World Economic Forum’s first water sustainability sessions, Naina realized how critical India’s water and sanitation issues were — and decided to act.She shares how she:Founded FICCI’s Water Mission in 2011 to promote industrial water stewardship.Co-founded the India Sanitation Coalition in 2015 — just months before the launch of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Mission, now recognized globally as one of the largest behavioral change programs in history.Partnered with corporates, startups, and ministries to turn sanitation into a serious business — building toilets, creating sustainable operations, and mentoring grassroots innovators.Helped lead the Light House Initiative with the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, transforming model villages through greywater reuse, plastic waste management, and safe toilets for every home.From open defecation reduction (40% → 95%) to corporate partnerships that go beyond funding, this episode showcases how collective effort can drive true transformation.🎙️ Hosted by Anjaleka (Angie) Kripalani🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube | Follow @angiesindiashow for more impactful conversations with India’s changemakers.#AngiesIndiaShow #NainaLalKidwai #SwachhBharat #IndiaSanitationCoalition #FICCIWaterMission #WaterConservation #SustainabilityIndia #CSRIndia #PublicPrivatePartnerships #WomenInLeadership #IndianEntrepreneurs #InspiringIndia #ClimateAction #SanitationRevolution #IndiaRising #AngieKripalani