Vani Swarupa Murali

Vani Swarupa Murali, a PhD candidate and instructor specializing in political science and environmental governance, dives into India's centralized agricultural policies. She discusses the adverse effects of this centralization on farmers' livelihoods and groundwater depletion, particularly in Tamil Nadu. Vani highlights the complexities of agriculture and irrigation, revealing how inadequate governance leads to enduring inequalities. She advocates for localized solutions and critiques the government's inconsistent responses to farmers' needs, bringing personal anecdotes to life.