Singapore, India, is one of the fastest growing water markets in the world and the Indian government is keen to forge partnerships with all stakeholders to explore opportunities to address challenges in the water sector, Rakesh Kumar Verma, Secretary additional from the Ministry of Jal Shakti. saying.
Addressing delegates at the India Business Forum held at SIWW, Verma said India has taken a holistic approach to address existing and future challenges in the water sector.
"India believes that sustainable development of water resources and their efficient management are key to water security and economic growth," he said.
Verma highlighted the Indian government's focus on ensuring water security for all, noting that India is one of the fastest growing water markets in the world.
He highlighted that the Indian government is willing to forge partnerships with all stakeholders to explore opportunities to address the challenges of the water sector.
"The government is implementing a $50 billion program known as Jal Jivan Mission to provide domestic (water) connections to 190 million rural households by the end of 2024," Verma said.
The Namami Gange Programme, currently underway as one of the largest river rejuvenation programs to restore the healthiness of the Ganga river, will be replicated in six rivers, he said.
Briefing technologists, manufacturers and startups, he told the forum that the central government is supporting state governments in developing more than 100 projects with a total cost of $10 billion to create new storage and diversion infrastructure. of water.
Verma delved into the sector's requirements, calling for capacity development and training of water sector professionals, replicating successful models in microirrigation, river rejuvenation, sustainable groundwater management, IT application, among others.
“Manufacturers, technology providers, startups and service providers have a role to play… and we will collectively embark on this journey to develop modern water solutions.
“I firmly believe that a strong public, private and community partnership is a way forward to successfully address current and future water challenges,” he said, noting that water issues are common around the world.
More than 20,000 attendees and speakers from around the world will participate in SIWW from June 18 to 22.
Addressing delegates at the India Business Forum held at SIWW, Verma said India has taken a holistic approach to address existing and future challenges in the water sector.
"India believes that sustainable development of water resources and their efficient management are key to water security and economic growth," he said.
Verma highlighted the Indian government's focus on ensuring water security for all, noting that India is one of the fastest growing water markets in the world.
He highlighted that the Indian government is willing to forge partnerships with all stakeholders to explore opportunities to address the challenges of the water sector.
"The government is implementing a $50 billion program known as Jal Jivan Mission to provide domestic (water) connections to 190 million rural households by the end of 2024," Verma said.
The Namami Gange Programme, currently underway as one of the largest river rejuvenation programs to restore the healthiness of the Ganga river, will be replicated in six rivers, he said.
Briefing technologists, manufacturers and startups, he told the forum that the central government is supporting state governments in developing more than 100 projects with a total cost of $10 billion to create new storage and diversion infrastructure. of water.
Verma delved into the sector's requirements, calling for capacity development and training of water sector professionals, replicating successful models in microirrigation, river rejuvenation, sustainable groundwater management, IT application, among others.
“Manufacturers, technology providers, startups and service providers have a role to play… and we will collectively embark on this journey to develop modern water solutions.
“I firmly believe that a strong public, private and community partnership is a way forward to successfully address current and future water challenges,” he said, noting that water issues are common around the world.
More than 20,000 attendees and speakers from around the world will participate in SIWW from June 18 to 22.