Apo Vai Amrtam
G20 documentary exploring India's ancient water preservation wisdom across arid regions. Featuring scholars and tribal systems, it reframes sustainability through tradition.
The Commission
The documentary, created for the Indian Knowledge Systems Division under the Ministry of Education, explores ancient water management practices across arid Indian regions. Produced under Prachyam for a G20 delegation meeting in western India, it documents traditional water harvesting and conservation techniques.
Field Work
I led creative direction throughout production, including research, scripting, and field work across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi. Filming took place at heritage sites, historic stepwells, and with indigenous Bhil communities who continue generational water conservation methods.
Expert Voices
Featured academic voices include Prof. Michel Danino and Prof. Ramnath Jha, with Praveen Chaturvedi as narrator and on-screen anchor.
Global Premiere
The documentary was screened at the G20 Summit, positioning India’s ancestral knowledge as applicable to contemporary water management and climate resilience challenges.