About Us
Vision
To improve the living standards and ensure a dignified, happy and healthy life for at least 100 million families across the world, within the next five years, by providing sustainable water and sanitation solutions.
Mission
Use technology as a driver to make the water and sanitation solutions, efficient and affordable.
Our dedication to quality, innovation and social impact drives us forward as we continue to expand our reach and impact in the quest for water and sanitation for all.
Leadership Team
Chandrasekaran. J
Founder & Managing Director
Chandrasekaran J. has 32 years of industry experience in plastics technology, specializing in designing, prototyping, and manufacturing various products. He holds a license from IMMT (CSIR) for Terafil water filters which has benefitted over 4 lakh households till now. He collaborates with eminent academic institutions like IITs and other institutions to solve the water contamination issues across the water cycle. Recognized for innovation and heritage conservation, he had received several awards, including startup awards from CII and FICCI for his contributions to healthcare and startup empowerment.
P. N. Subramanian
Director
P.N. Subramanian, Co-founder and Director of WATSAN Envirotech Private Limited is a serial entrepreneur who has held leadership roles in various companies in India and abroad. He is a TiE Charter Member and a management expert with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from REC, Trichy and MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He is a TiE Charter Member and a management expert with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from REC, Trichy and MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He has over 45 years of experience in the building companies, strategic planning and human resources management.
Rajlakshmi K
Strategy Head
Rajlakshmi K, our Chief Change Maker for Outreach Programs and Strategy Head, brings over three decades of IT expertise, focusing on modernization and project management. Her experience aids WATSAN in streamlining the systems and processes, ensuring effective engagement with our partners and stakeholders leading to efficiency in operations.
Chandrashekar Bhat
Head of Growth
An alumnus of IIM Bangalore and NITK, Chandrashekar brings deep expertise in scaling early-stage ventures. He has previous led a venture in the waste management industry and also advised 20+ climate startups as the Program Lead at SusVentures, guiding them from idea to market. At WATSAN, he leads growth and marketing, driving initiatives to reach 100 million Indian households by 2030.
Chandni Lamba
Advisor – CSR and Philanthropy
With over 30 years of diverse experience in manufacturing, financial services, philanthropy, and training, Chandni Lamba now focuses on CSR & sustainability advisory, aligning organizations and individuals with SDGS.
Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava
Consultant
Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava, a transdisciplinary expert in sustainability and liveability, has joined WATSAN as a consultant. Her mission is to empower women across India to become change makers and create grassroots-level Women Water Warriors (WWW) to understand, remediate, and promote water sustainability, aiming for a water-positive India.
Collaboration & Recognition
- Recognized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for contributions to water and energy security through transformative science and technology breakthroughs.
- Acknowledged by the IMMT Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (IMMT- CSIR) for innovative solutions in water and sanitation.
- Collaboration with Central Institute of Plastics & Engineering Technology
- Collaboration with IIT Madras, IIT Jodhpur, PSG college of Science and Technology, Coimbatore
- Collaboration with Open University, UK