Ddws Organises One-day Workshop on “communication and Pra Tools for Jan Bhagidari” Under Jal Jeevan Mission

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation  organised a one-day workshop of the Rural  WASH Partners’ Forum on “Communication and  PRA Tools to Promote Community Engagement (Jan  Bhagidari)” on 12th November 2025 at SCOPE  Complex, New Delhi. The workshop began with the unveiling of four key initiatives by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil: a Decision Support System for Source Sustainability, the JJM Panchayat Dashboard, the Community Radio Programme “Swachh Sujal Gaon Ki Kahani: Radio Ki Zubani”, and a handbook on Community-Managed Piped Water Systems titled “Jan Bhagidari…

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GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY & INNOVATION AWARDS 2026

Celebrating Leadership, Innovation & Impact in Water and Environment The Global Sustainability & Innovation Awards 2026 is a prestigious platform dedicated to recognising organisations, projects, and individuals who are driving meaningful change in the water, wastewater, and environmental sustainability sector. These awards honour excellence in leadership, breakthrough innovations, and impactful initiatives that contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future. As the water and environment sector faces increasing challenges due to climate change, urbanisation, and resource scarcity, this initiative aims to spotlight those who are setting new benchmarks through vision, responsibility, and…

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Dhanas Amrit Sarovar Rejuvenation Project: Water Bodies Are Crucial for Ecological Balance, Says Mr. Kataria

Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria stated that the rejuvenation of Dhanas Amrit Sarovar is not merely an infrastructure effort but a moral commitment to environmental preservation, community well-being, and the city’s cultural heritage. In a step towards strengthening ecological conservation and restoring traditional water bodies, the governor of Punjab and UT administrator, Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the revitalisation of the Amrit Sarovar at Dhanas village. The ceremony marked the beginning of a transformative initiative under AMRUT 2.0 aimed at rejuvenating natural water ecosystems and…

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OVER 80 INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS SET TO ADDRESS CRITICAL WATER, ENERGY, AND CLIMATE CHALLENGES AT WEX GLOBAL 2026

This year, the 20th Water and Energy Exchange (WEX) Global will be focusing on four key topics: sustainable water stewardship; AI and digital transformation in the water cycle; collaboration and sustainable development, and innovation and the circular economy. January 27, 2026. Seville (Spain) will be hosting the 20th WEX Global from February 9 to 11. The event, entitled “Water, Energy and Climate Change: from Vision to Action – Realising a World of Water Abundance,” is set to bring together over 80 leading experts from more than 40 countries to discuss…

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Unlocking Clean Water Goals for 2026 with Bioaugmentation

The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems has a direct impact on human health. While many societies enjoy incredibly high water and sanitation quality, approximately 40% of the world’s recognized countries have an EPI (Environmental Performance Index) score of less than 50 (out of 100). As societies look for answers to these problems, Bionetix® International invites key players everywhere to consider the important role of bioaugmentation in achieving water quality goals. Wastewater and Water Quality: An Important Link Wastewater released to the environment without proper treatment can negatively impact…

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Wabag Commits Its First Investment Under Blue Seed

Backs Bengaluru-based Nimble Vision to Advance Indigenous DeepTech Solutions for Water Conservation and Automation. VA TECH WABAG (‘WABAG’), a leading pure-play water technology Indian Multinational Group, is pleased to announce its first commitment for investment under BLUE SEED in Nimble Vision, a Bengaluru-based start-up building advanced indigenous DeepTech solutions for water conservation, automation, and real-time analytics. BLUE SEED is a strategic initiative by WABAG to support WATERPRENEURS and scale innovative water-tech startups. This collaboration marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s self-reliant water technology ecosystem – combining Nimble Vision’s DeepTech…

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iPUMPNET Wins National Startup Award 2026 for Bootstrap Innovation for Digital Management of Critical Pumping Systems

Pump Academy Private Limited is proud to announce that its innovative pump optimization solution, iPUMPNET, has been honoured with the National Startup Awards 5.0 under the “Bootstrap Startup Award” category for deep-tech digital management of critical pumping systems, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The award was presented by Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, during the National Startup Day celebrations held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. As part of this recognition, Pump Academy will also receive a Cash Reward of ₹1 Million.…

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Ddws Leads 3rd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Rural Water Governance and Service Delivery

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation held the 3rd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad today, a platform designed to strengthen district-level engagement and enhance drinking water service quality and sustainability. With the theme “From Grassroot to Forefront”, discussions focused on real-time service delivery performance, infrastructure functionality, source sustainability, water quality concerns, and last-mile governance, with districts providing data-backed insights. The virtual conference was chaired by Secretary DDWS, Shri Ashok K.K. Meena, who emphasised that while asset creation has been a milestone, the real test lies in ensuring quality water flows…

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River Monitoring System With Qdos Pumps Supports Environmental Protection and Public Health

Wild swimmers gain real-time data on the health of rivers from monitoring devices which integrates a Qdos peristaltic pump Qdos peristaltic pumps play a crucial role in a new monitoring system that is measuring the quality of river water in the United Kingdom, which provides real-time data that benefits both the environment and wild swimmers.  Working with the Environment Agency and Meteor Communications, the River Severn Partnership has installed two monitors on the River Teme in Ludlow and on the River Severn in Shrewsbury, both in Shropshire, England. In February…

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Unlocking the Power of Modular Systems in Water Treatment

Contamination remains one of the most pressing issues in water treatment. Pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics pose significant health risks. Furthermore, pathogens, including bacteria and viruses can enter water sources and lead to outbreaks of waterborne diseases. Population growth and industrialization further stress water resources, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to meet rising demand. The water treatment industry has embraced several transformative technologies to combat contamination effectively and enhance treatment efficiency. These include AI-driven monitoring, advanced filtration systems, smart infrastructure, membrane filtration, bio & carbon-based…

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