New Delhi [India], May 6: Plumbex India 2025ย at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, saw transformative announcements poised to reshape Indiaโs approach to urban water challenges, with a focus on scalable solutions for the built environment. The launch of a futuristic whitepaper and a strategic partnership underscored the eventโs role as a catalyst for sustainable development.
As India continues to grapple with severe water stress affecting nearly 40% of its population,ย Plumbex India 2025ย at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, amplified its focus on scalable, technology-driven solutions to address urban water scarcity. Building on the inaugural dayโs momentum, the event reinforced its role as Indiaโs foremost platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and actionable strategies in water management.
Plumbex India 2025ย is supported by theย Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, and theย AMRUT 2.0 Mission (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in recognition of its efforts to advance sustainable water stewardship.
Organized by theย Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), the day convened policymakers, global experts, and industry leaders to drive forward critical dialogues and partnerships.ย Sh. Gurmit Singh Arora, National President of the Indian Plumbing Association, emphasized the urgency of collective action:ย โWater audits and reuse frameworks are no longer optionalโthey are imperative for Indiaโs survival. Through collaborations like todayโs MoU and the IPA-JLL Whitepaper, we are equipping stakeholders with tools to bridge the demand-supply gap and build climate-resilient cities.โ
Key Resource Launches and Collaborations
The day witnessed landmark announcements aimed at accelerating Indiaโs water security goals:
- IPA-JLL Whitepaper on โBest Practices in Water Managementโ:
This collaborative report, unveiled by theย Indian Plumbing Associationย andย JLL, showcases actionable strategies from Indiaโs leading commercial and residential facilities. It highlights howย AI-driven resource optimization,ย smart water networks, andย greywater recyclingย have driven measurable gains in efficiency (up to 40%), cost savings (20โ30%), and environmental sustainability. The whitepaper aligns with global benchmarks like LEED and GRIHA, offering a roadmap for compliance with Indiaโs evolving regulatory mandates. - IPA-CEEW Strategic MoU:
A Memorandum of Understanding between theย IPAย and theย Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)ย was signed to advance urban water resilience. The partnership will focus on:- Implementingย city-level treated wastewater reuse plansย and reducing non-revenue water losses.
- Conductingย water auditsย for municipal bodies, real estate developers, and industrial complexes.
- Developing policy frameworks and knowledge products to mainstream circular water practices.
Symposium Spotlight: Addressing Urban Water Scarcity
ย โThe Role of Water Audits and Reuse in Addressing Urban Water Scarcityโ
This pivotal session explored actionable solutions for Indiaโs growing urban water stress. Moderated byย Nitin Bassi (Program Lead, CEEW), the panel featured insights from:
- Mr. G Ashok Kumar (IAS),ย Former, Director General of National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India
- Mr. Ajit Pai, Chairman, Urban Arts Commission
- Mr. ย Sumouleendra Ghosh, Partner and Global Lead โ Water Sector, Government and Public Services, KPMG (India)
- Mr. Avinash Mishra, Chairman, Water Audit Council & Former Adviser, NITI Aayog
- Mr. Gurmit Singh Arora, National President, Indian Plumbing Association (IPA)
- Mr. Sumouleendra Ghosh, Partner and Global Lead โ Water Sector, KPMG (India)
- Ms. Saiba Gupta, Programme Associate, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Key Recommendations:
- Mandateย water auditsย for large-scale urban projects to identify inefficiencies and leakage hotspots.
- Scaleย AI-driven leak detection systems, which can reduce non-revenue water by 25%.
- Incentivizeย greywater recyclingย andย treated wastewater reuseย in residential and commercial complexes.
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