Turning knowledge into action for a sustainable water future.
ABOUT C-TARA ADVISORY
C-TARA (Centre for Training, Action Research and Analysis) is a professional consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the water, sanitation, and environmental sectors. We specialize in training, action research, GIS and remote sensing analysis, and technical project management for organizations, startups, and government agencies. Based in the Netherlands and working globally, C-TARA combines technical expertise with a practical, impact-driven approach to help clients achieve sustainable results.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
I founded C-TARA Advisory to tackle a challenge I’ve known my whole life. I grew up in Jeur, a drought-prone village in Maharashtra, India, where water scarcity shaped every decision families made. As part of a socially disadvantaged farming community, I saw how inequities in access and governance amplify crisis on the ground—and I committed to changing that.
I studied Water Policy, Governance & Regulation at TISS in Mumbai, where my thesis analyzed a Water Users Association running a piped distribution network in a canal command area. That fieldwork sharpened my understanding of groundwater dynamics, irrigation efficiency, and what it takes to make institutions work for people. I then pursued a Master’s in Water & Sustainable Development at IHE Delft, specializing in Hydrology and Engineering, funded by a Rotary Foundation Scholarship.
Today, I bring both policy and engineering to the table—combining hydrologic modelling, governance frameworks, and participatory design—to build practical, equitable water solutions through C-TARA Advisory.
Kiran Mane