The Rise Insight is proud to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Kallol Saha for the distinguished nomination of his outstanding work, Watershed and Me, for the prestigious TRI Literary Awards 2025 – Season 03. This nomination is a well-deserved recognition of his immense contribution to literature, sustainability, and community development, and it marks a moment of pride for all who advocate for meaningful change through words and actions.
As we celebrate the best in literary excellence, Watershed and Me stands tall as a powerful narrative intertwining scientific knowledge, practical experience, and profound human insight into the delicate relationship between people, land, and water. The Rise Insight proudly acknowledges Kallol Saha’s lifelong commitment to natural resource management and community empowerment, culminating in this landmark publication.
Why Watershed and Me Was Chosen for the TRI Literary Awards 2025
The TRI Literary Awards honor works that not only display literary merit but also contribute meaningfully to society. Watershed and Me is a shining example of how thoughtful writing can bridge the gap between science, policy, and community action. Here’s why this exceptional book earned its nomination:
1. A Unique Blend of Science, Field Experience, and Human Stories
Watershed and Me is not just a technical guide or a field manual—it is a living, breathing account of decades of fieldwork across rural India. Kallol Saha seamlessly weaves personal experiences with hydrological principles, traditional conservation methods, and modern scientific tools like GIS applications. The book captures the soul of watershed management, presenting it as a deeply human endeavor rather than merely a technical discipline.
Through stories from Jharkhand’s dusty plains to Manipur’s rain-fed hills, readers witness the transformation of communities—not through massive, externally driven interventions, but through small, consistent, community-owned efforts. This blending of practical, philosophical, and emotional dimensions makes Watershed and Me a standout contribution to contemporary non-fiction.
2. A Commitment to Sustainability, Equity, and Local Ownership
One of the core reasons TRI selected Watershed and Me is its unwavering focus on sustainability and equity. Saha’s narrative emphasizes that true watershed development is not only about engineering solutions but about ethical commitment—respecting ecological balance, empowering communities, and ensuring local ownership of resources.
At a time when the world faces pressing water crises and environmental degradation, Watershed and Me serves as a timely reminder that change begins at the grassroots, one basin, one village, one shared resource at a time.
3. A Comprehensive Resource for Diverse Audiences
Designed with structured chapters on hydrology, land use, PRA tools, government schemes, and technological innovations like GIS, Watershed and Me is a comprehensive resource. It is valuable to a wide range of readers—practitioners, policymakers, students, academicians, and curious citizens alike.
Its accessible language and engaging storytelling ensure that both experts and laypersons can appreciate and apply its insights. This inclusivity aligns perfectly with TRI’s goal of promoting literature that educates, empowers, and inspires across all sections of society.
4. A Testament to the Author’s Distinguished Career and Contribution
Kallol Saha’s professional journey—spanning grassroots action, government leadership roles, and international consulting—adds immense credibility and depth to his writing. His hands-on work in setting up over 23,000 village water and sanitation committees, his leadership in projects like the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and Namami Gange Project, and his innovative use of real-time water monitoring tools all enrich the pages of Watershed and Me.
His numerous national accolades, including the Atal Environment Conservation Award (2025) and National Environment Service Award (2024), stand testament to the impact he has made on India’s environmental and development landscape. TRI recognizes and celebrates this spirit of service and innovation through this nomination.
5. Bridging Literature, Ecology, and Humanity
Perhaps most significantly, Watershed and Me succeeds in humanizing the ecological conversation. Through storytelling, real-life anecdotes, and a deep connection to the land and its people, Kallol Saha invites readers not merely to learn but to feel—the urgency, the responsibility, and the hope inherent in watershed development.
His love for storytelling, painting, and Bengali literature shines through in the evocative prose, ensuring that the book touches both the mind and the heart. Watershed and Me is a call to action, a guidebook for practitioners, and a tribute to the resilience of rural communities—all rolled into one.
A Journey Worth Celebrating
The nomination of Watershed and Me for the TRI Literary Awards 2025 is not just a recognition of literary excellence; it is a celebration of a life’s work dedicated to bridging gaps between knowledge and practice, science and society, water and life.
At The Rise Insight, we are honored to share in this celebration and commend Kallol Saha for his remarkable contribution. Through his book, he has not only documented decades of experience but has also inspired a new generation to look at natural resource management with compassion, commitment, and community spirit.
We wish Kallol Saha continued success in all his endeavors and look forward to seeing the ripples Watershed and Me will continue to create in the fields of literature, environment, and social change.
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