Dear All,

The Department of Environmental Studies invites you to a talk on:

 Date: Tuesday, 18th March 2025

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Venue: AC04 – 004

Title: Is Jamna Really the Lifeline of Delhi?

Speaker: Sohail Hashmi
This talk is part of Prof. Mitul Baruah’s course, The Social Life of Water and is open to all.

Abstract: This talk is a historical journey to the seven capitals of Delhi that came up over a period of 600 years, spreading from the west bank of the Jamna to the eastern foothills of the Aravalis, with a special focus on how they met their water requirements. By paying careful attention to the role of the Jamna in meeting Delhi's water needs, the talk questions the very notion of the Jamna being the lifeline of Delhi.

Speaker's Bio: Sohail Hashmi is a Dilliwala who was active in the Students' Federation of India (SFI) during his JNU days, later worked on electronic media with several media houses, before floating his own media company. He has made several documentary series, including Pioneers of Women's Education, Unknown Freedom Fighters, History of Delhi, and History of Urdu. Hashmi conducts Heritage Walks in Delhi, and writes and speaks about food, water, environment, culture, language and communalism.

We look forward to your presence and an engaging discussion! 

Tea and light refreshments will be served.

Warm regards,

Environmental Studies Department