Echoes of Earth and Humanity

डॉ. राजेंद्र सिंह राणा
जलसंधारण क्षेत्रातील तज्ज्ञ असणारे डॉ. राजेंद्र सिंह राणा 'भारताचे जलपुरुष' म्हणून ओळखले जातात.
जलसुरक्षा मिळवण्यासाठी आवश्यक जलसाक्षरता रुजवण्यासाठी राजेंद्र सिंह पाच दशकांहून अधिक काळ कार्यरत आहेत.
पाणी जपण्याच्या-राखण्याच्या-वाढवण्याच्या 'जोहड'सारख्या स्थानिक जलसंधारण साधनांचे, तंत्रांचे पुनरुज्जीवन करून राजस्थानात हिरवळ फुलवली; वर्षभर पाण्याची सोय करण्यात यशस्वी.
'रॅमन मॅगसेसे पुरस्कार', जल व्यवस्थापन क्षेत्रातील नोबेल समजले जाणारे 'स्टॉकहोम वॉटर प्राइज', अशा अनेक आंतरराष्ट्रीय पुरस्कारांनी सन्मानित

Dr. Rajendra Singh Rana is a renowned expert in the field of water conservation and is widely known as the "Waterman of India." For more than five decades, he has been dedicated to promoting water literacy as a foundation for achieving water security. By reviving traditional water conservation systems and techniques, such as the Johad, he transformed the arid landscapes of Rajasthan into greener, water-secure regions and helped ensure year-round water availability for local communities. His outstanding contributions to sustainable water management have earned him numerous prestigious international honors, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award and the Stockholm Water Prize, often regarded as the Nobel Prize for water management.

Nupur is a passionate book lover and a seasoned professional in the publishing industry. A post-graduate in English Literature from the Department of English, Savitribai Phule Pune University, she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the same field. Before transitioning into publishing, she served as an Assistant Professor for a few years, bringing academic depth to her current role.

She has also been an integral part of the core organizing committee of the Pune International Literary Festival for three successful years, contributing to its programming and execution. As a writer, Nupur regularly pens thought-provoking blogs for *Youth Ki Awaaz* on topics such as feminism, gender and sexuality, films, and literature.

Presently, she serves as an Acquisition Manager at Sakal Publications, Pune, where she combines her literary acumen and editorial expertise to identify and nurture powerful voices in contemporary writing.