Two broad domains of discussion include:
Planning catchment-wide actions with community-based and ecosystem-centered approaches.
Finding opportunities in national initiatives like Jal Shakti Abhiyan, MGNREGS, Atal Bhujal Yojana, Catch the Rain, PMKSY, and Namami Gange for small rivers restoration.
For planning, executing, and monitoring of restoration work with accountability for small rivers and water bodies.
Exploring models for pooling financial resources from government schemes, CSR, PPPs, and climate finance for sustainable river rejuvenation.
Establishing formal structures for inter-departmental and inter-institutional collaboration across sectors impacting river ecosystems.
Developing enabling laws, norms, and guidelines to support river-friendly land use, ecological flows, and integrated water governance.
Engaging communities through participatory processes, traditional knowledge, citizen science, and local monitoring systems.
Real-world success stories of coordinated efforts in river rejuvenation, showcasing collaborative efforts.