Mr. Arun Pandhi
With over 30 years of experience in agriculture, water resource management, WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene), and rural development, Mr. Arun Pandhi is a widely respected leader in the field of sustainable development. His work has consistently focused on creating climate-resilient, low-carbon interventions that drive impact at scale across India.
Arun has held key leadership roles in renowned organizations such as Tata Trusts, The World Bank, and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP). He brings a unique blend of grassroots understanding and institutional expertise, enabling transformative change in underserved communities through effective collaboration with governments, NGOs, and civil society organizations.
Expertise
- Championed sustainable solutions for various sectors including agriculture, water management, dairy production with a focus on climate change and community development.
- Provided end-to-end services, including consulting, advisory, implementation, and M&E services tailored to the needs of stakeholders.
- Collaborated with governmental, non-governmental, and corporate entities to advance sustainable development initiatives.
- Innovated technical and non-technical solutions to address environmental challenges, and promote community empowerment.
- The organisation has a specific focus on developing, strengthening, and making sustainable agricultural value chains and farmer producer organisations.
- Focus on setting up viable agri-businesses and sustainable supply chains.
- Ensuring financial and institutional sustainable solutions in the WASH sector with the specific focus on drinking water both in rural and urban contexts with a special focus on Solid & Liquid Waste Management.
Experience
| Position | Designation | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | CSG, Team Athena Pvt. Ltd, Ludhiana | September 2024 – Current |
| Advisor | ASQI, Mumbai | August 2024 – Current |
| Founder & Managing Director | P-Green Solutions | July 2024 – Current |
| Director, Program Implementation | Tata Trusts, Mumbai, India | June 2017 – April 2024 |
| Program Director, Livelihoods | Tata Trusts, Mumbai, India | May 2015 – June 2017 |
| Chief Development Manager | Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Allied Trusts, Mumbai | June 2001 – May 2015 |
| Coordinator | Water & Sanitation Program (WSP), World Bank | March 1999 – May 2001 |
| Program Specialist (Drinking Water) | Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP), Ahmedabad | January 1996 – February 1999 |
| MIS Manager | CHIRAG, Sitla, Nainital, India | February 1995 – December 1995 |
Current Focus at P-Green Solutions
As the Founder & Director of P-Green Solutions, Arun is committed to developing climate-resilient solutions in agriculture, dairy, and water systems. His mission is to support governments, non-profits, and the private sector with innovative strategies that address the growing challenges of climate change, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
