Jay Sehgal, Exec VP, Sehgal Foundation, USA & Chairperson, S M Sehgal Foundation
- Jay is the Executive Vice President of the Sehgal foundation in the USA and the chairperson of the S M Sehgal foundation in India.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Jay Sehgal, EVP of the Sehgal Foundation, shares his inspiring journey from tech professional in the U.S. to driving grassroots change in rural India. Discover his powerful insights on water, women empowerment, education, and working with communities for sustainable development.
00:40- About Jay Sehgal
- Jay is the Executive Vice President of the Sehgal foundation in the USA and the chairperson of the S M Sehgal foundation in India.
09:43- How do you tackle rural water issues?
- Build check dams, recharge wells, and rainwater harvesting systems to store water where it falls.
- Introduce efficient farming practices, laser leveling, and drip irrigation to optimize water use.
- Engage villagers directly—no intervention happens unless the community is ready to sustain it.
20:27- How do you collaborate with local governments?
- We only work where panchayats and communities are willing to actively engage and co-own the initiatives.
- We don’t replace local governance but strengthen it through inclusion of women, elders, and local leaders.
- Initial successes in a few villages built credibility and sparked demand from neighboring communities.
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Learn more about Jay Sehgal: LinkedIn
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- Jay is the Executive Vice President of the Sehgal foundation in the USA and the chairperson of the S M Sehgal foundation in India.
