We are shining light on a remarkable woman championing UN SDG Goal #6 – Clean Water & Sanitation.
Meet Ms. Divya Yachamaneni, CEO of Naandi Community Water Services (NCWS), an organization dedicated to bringing safe drinking water to underserved communities across India.
Divya’s journey began with a profound realization – access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet millions in India lack this basic necessity. Armed with an MBA from IIM Kozhikode and a drive for social impact, she joined NCWS, determined to uplift those grappling with water scarcity and contamination.
Under Divya’s leadership, NCWS has emerged as one of India’s largest community-based water solution providers, reaching over 650 communities across 7 states and impacting over 850,000 lives.
Their mission is simple yet powerful:
“To save lives by providing underserved communities access to safe drinking water in a sustainable manner.”