Dr. Alok Sikka (@draloksikka1) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Alok Sikka

@draloksikka1

Country Representative - India & Bangladesh @IWMI_

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linkhttps://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/about/where-we-work/asia/south-asia-region/india/ calendar_today11-10-2021 09:43:53

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MoRD team, led by Ms. Aditi Singh (JS, DoRD) participated in a workshop on Mahatma Gandhi NREGS & Natural Resource Management. The event, organized by GIZ & IWMI, focused on showcasing WASCA-II tools and strengthening NREGS' role in water security and climate adaptation. #MGNREGS

MoRD team, led by Ms. Aditi Singh (JS, DoRD) participated in a workshop on Mahatma Gandhi NREGS & Natural Resource Management. The event, organized by GIZ & IWMI, focused on showcasing WASCA-II tools and strengthening NREGS' role in water security and climate adaptation. #MGNREGS
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Exciting updates from the #WASCA workshop by IWMI & @giz_india! Showcased how #NREGS advances water security & climate adaptation with the launch of #NREGSExplorer & #MiRA tools. Grateful for recognition from Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, & Department of Land Resources, GOI! #WaterSecurity #ClimateAction

Exciting updates from the #WASCA workshop by <a href="/IWMI_/">IWMI</a> &amp; @giz_india! Showcased how #NREGS advances water security &amp; climate adaptation with the launch of #NREGSExplorer &amp; #MiRA tools. Grateful for recognition from <a href="/CGWB_CHQ/">Central Ground Water Board</a>, <a href="/MoRD_GoI/">Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India</a>, &amp; <a href="/DoLR_MoRD/">Department of Land Resources, GOI</a>! #WaterSecurity #ClimateAction
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Day 1: Participated in the Innovation Showcase at #CGIARScienceWeek in Nairobi Grateful to have shared the stage with colleagues from IFPRI , ICRISAT , Wageningen University, & others committed to co-creating impactful, inclusive innovations. #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

Day 1: Participated in the Innovation Showcase at #CGIARScienceWeek in Nairobi

Grateful to have shared the stage with colleagues from <a href="/IFPRI/">IFPRI</a> , <a href="/ICRISAT/">ICRISAT</a> , Wageningen University, &amp; others committed to co-creating impactful, inclusive innovations.

#OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan
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🌟 Day 1 of CGIAR Science Week brought together 10,000+ voices online & in-person. From H.E. Musalia Mudavadi’s keynote to the Council of the Wise panel, one message echoed 👉 We must act boldly. We must act together. 🌍 #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR

🌟 Day 1 of <a href="/CGIAR/">CGIAR</a> Science Week brought together 10,000+ voices online &amp; in-person. From H.E. Musalia Mudavadi’s keynote to the Council of the Wise panel, one message echoed 👉 We must act boldly. We must act together. 🌍

#CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR
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Warmest congratulations to Dr. M.L. Jat on being appointed as Director General, ICAR & Secretary, DARE. Wishing him success in this impactful role. We look forward to deepening our partnership with ICAR to advance resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural innovations.

Warmest congratulations to Dr. M.L. Jat on being appointed as Director General, ICAR &amp; Secretary, DARE. Wishing him success in this impactful role. We look forward to deepening our partnership with ICAR to advance resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural innovations.
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Had the privilege of attending the 84th Session of the Liaison Committee of Organisation Africaine-Asiatique du Développement Rural as an Observer, alongside esteemed representatives from member countries of Asia & Africa.

Had the privilege of attending the 84th Session of the Liaison Committee of  Organisation Africaine-Asiatique du Développement Rural as an Observer, alongside esteemed representatives from member countries of Asia &amp; Africa.
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✨#TamilNadu marks the launch of the CGIAR Climate Action Program in Chennai. Leaders from government, research, and development sectors came together to co-develop science-based, inclusive strategies to strengthen the state’s climate resilience. #ClimateAction #OneCGIAR

✨#TamilNadu marks the launch of the <a href="/CGIAR/">CGIAR</a> Climate Action Program in Chennai. Leaders from government, research, and development sectors came together to co-develop science-based, inclusive strategies to strengthen the state’s climate resilience.

#ClimateAction #OneCGIAR
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✨We launched the CGIAR Climate Action Science Program in Bhubaneswar, #Odisha, India. With a focus on drought & flood-prone regions, this partnership brings science, innovation & community-driven solutions to the heart of resilience. #ClimateResilience

✨We launched the <a href="/CGIAR/">CGIAR</a> Climate Action Science Program in Bhubaneswar, #Odisha, India. With a focus on drought &amp; flood-prone regions, this partnership brings science, innovation &amp; community-driven solutions to the heart of resilience.

#ClimateResilience
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Truly honoured to receive the Honorary Fellow of the Confederation of Horticulture Association of India today at Bihar Agriculture University, Bhagalpur.

Truly honoured to receive the Honorary Fellow of the Confederation of Horticulture Association of India today at Bihar Agriculture University, Bhagalpur.
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IWMI hosted a stakeholder workshop today in Delhi under the Swiss Development and Cooperation -funded #SoLAR project on Solar Irrigation Suitability Mapping. We presented Solar Irrigation Pump suitability maps and dashboards & gathered valuable feedback on scaling #SIPs sustainably.

IWMI hosted a stakeholder workshop today in Delhi under the <a href="/SwissDevCoop/">Swiss Development and Cooperation</a> -funded #SoLAR project on Solar Irrigation Suitability Mapping. We presented Solar Irrigation Pump suitability maps and dashboards &amp; gathered valuable feedback on scaling #SIPs sustainably.
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🌾 Can Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) help #Haryana farmers save water & cut costs? Our new study in Atal Bhujal Yojana districts explores real-world impact & lessons for scale-up. 📘 Read: hdl.handle.net/10568/174881 IWMI CGIAR Policy Innovations ATAL JAL #DSR #Haryana #AtalJal #SustainableAg

🌾 Can Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) help #Haryana farmers save water &amp; cut costs? 

Our new study in Atal Bhujal Yojana districts explores real-world impact &amp; lessons for scale-up.

📘 Read: hdl.handle.net/10568/174881

<a href="/IWMI_/">IWMI</a> <a href="/CGIARPolicy/">CGIAR Policy Innovations</a> <a href="/AtalJal/">ATAL JAL</a> 

#DSR #Haryana #AtalJal #SustainableAg
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IWMI hosted a session on Water Accounting, Service Level Benchmarking, M&E, and Capacity Building during last week's National Program launch workshop on Modernizing Command Area Development in Delhi. Asian Development Bank, Ministry of Jal Shakti, DoWR, RD&GR, GoI, OIIPCRA #WaterManagement

IWMI hosted a session on Water Accounting, Service Level Benchmarking, M&amp;E, and Capacity Building during last week's National Program launch workshop on Modernizing Command Area Development in Delhi.

<a href="/ADB_HQ/">Asian Development Bank</a>, <a href="/DoWRRDGR_MoJS/">Ministry of Jal Shakti, DoWR, RD&GR, GoI</a>, <a href="/OIIPCRA_OCTDMS/">OIIPCRA</a>

#WaterManagement
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Yesterday, Mark Smith spoke at the ICID's Indo-Global Irrigation Summit 2025 in New Delhi, urging a reimagining of irrigation & water systems for climate-resilient water & food security. Dr. Alok Sikka shared insights on WEF Nexus synergies for sustainable water management.

Yesterday, <a href="/DMSmifffy/">Mark Smith</a> spoke at the <a href="/icidorg/">ICID</a>'s Indo-Global Irrigation Summit 2025 in New Delhi, urging a reimagining of irrigation &amp; water systems for climate-resilient water &amp; food security. <a href="/DrAlokSikka1/">Dr. Alok Sikka</a> shared insights on WEF Nexus synergies for sustainable water management.
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Groundwater supports 2/3 of India’s irrigation, but overuse is draining it fast. MAR programs recharge aquifers with surplus water, and the new research shows they’re working even under climate stress. Learn how here 👉 on.cgiar.org/461SU6Y

Groundwater supports 2/3 of India’s irrigation, but overuse is draining it fast. MAR programs recharge aquifers with surplus water, and the new research shows they’re working even under climate stress. Learn how here 👉 on.cgiar.org/461SU6Y
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Floodwater management can transform agriculture in Bangladesh—tackling water scarcity, flood risks & boosting sustainability. 🌊🌾 Learn how in IWMI’s new blog by Tanmoy Bhaduri & Mohammad Faiz Alam 👉 on.cgiar.org/4nDHD37

Floodwater management can transform agriculture in Bangladesh—tackling water scarcity, flood risks &amp; boosting sustainability. 🌊🌾
Learn how in IWMI’s new blog by Tanmoy Bhaduri &amp; Mohammad Faiz Alam 👉 on.cgiar.org/4nDHD37
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IWMI at the 2nd Internatinal Sociohydrology Conference 2025 in Tokyo! Dr. Alok Sikka shared insights on participatory water management, while Mohammad Faiz Alam presented on how benefits from agri-water interventions often favour wealthier farmers. #SocioHydrology2025 #WaterEquity

IWMI at the <a href="/ishc2025/">2nd Internatinal Sociohydrology Conference 2025</a> in Tokyo! 

<a href="/DrAlokSikka1/">Dr. Alok Sikka</a> shared insights on participatory water management, while <a href="/M_F_alam/">Mohammad Faiz Alam</a> presented on how benefits from agri-water interventions often favour wealthier farmers.

#SocioHydrology2025 #WaterEquity