Naina Lal Kidwai on Water, Sanitation & Swachh Bharat | How India Changed Behaviour at Scale

Beyond boardrooms and balance sheets, real leadership is measured by the change it creates on the ground. 🚰🇮🇳In this powerful segment from Angie’s India Show, Naina Lal Kidwai, one of India’s most respected corporate leaders and sustainability advocates, reflects on how water scarcity and sanitation became a defining mission of her life’s work.She recalls attending early water discussions at the World Economic Forum—where India was often cited as one of the most water-stressed nations—and the moment that sparked action rather than embarrassment. Alongside her husband, she co-founded the India Sanitation Coalition, determined to confront India’s open defecation and sanitation crisis head-on.Just months later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of the Swachh Bharat Mission placed sanitation at the center of national consciousness—transforming what began as a difficult, uncertain journey into one of the world’s most successful behaviour-change movements.From toilet construction to long-term usage, from corporate participation to public-private collaboration, this conversation explores how sanitation became a national priority—and why dignity, health, and access matter as much as infrastructure.🎙️ Hosted by Anjaleka (Angie) Kripalani🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube | Follow @angiesindiashow for conversations that shape India’s future.⚖ Disclaimer:This video represents the personal views and experiences of the speaker. It is intended for awareness and dialogue, not political endorsement.© Copyright:All rights reserved by Anjaleka (Angie) Kripalani. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.#AngiesIndiaShow #NainaLalKidwai #SwachhBharat #IndiaSanitation #WaterCrisis #SustainabilityLeadership #WomenLeaders #ESGIndia #PublicPrivatePartnership #BehaviourChange #CleanIndia #LeadershipWithPurpose #IndiaRising #SocialImpact #AngieKripalani