{"id":37568,"date":"2025-05-06T18:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/05\/06\/plumbex-india-2025-strategic-collaborations-and-whitepaper-launch-to-revolutionize-urban-water-management\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T18:11:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:41:20","slug":"plumbex-india-2025-strategic-collaborations-and-whitepaper-launch-to-revolutionize-urban-water-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/05\/06\/plumbex-india-2025-strategic-collaborations-and-whitepaper-launch-to-revolutionize-urban-water-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Plumbex India 2025: Strategic Collaborations and Whitepaper Launch to Revolutionize Urban Water Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">New Delhi [India], May 6: <\/span>Plumbex India 2025<\/strong>\u00a0at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, saw transformative announcements poised to reshape India\u2019s 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 event\u2019s role as a catalyst for sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>As India continues to grapple with severe water stress affecting nearly 40% of its population,\u00a0<strong>Plumbex India 2025<\/strong>\u00a0at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, amplified its focus on scalable, technology-driven solutions to address urban water scarcity. Building on the inaugural day\u2019s momentum, the event reinforced its role as India\u2019s foremost platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and actionable strategies in water management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plumbex India 2025<\/strong>\u00a0is supported by the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India<\/strong>, and the\u00a0<strong>AMRUT 2.0 Mission (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs<\/strong>, in recognition of its efforts to advance sustainable water stewardship.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by the\u00a0<strong>Indian Plumbing Association (IPA)<\/strong>, the day convened policymakers, global experts, and industry leaders to drive forward critical dialogues and partnerships.\u00a0<strong>Sh. Gurmit Singh Arora, National President of the Indian Plumbing Association<\/strong>, emphasized the urgency of collective action:\u00a0<em>\u201cWater audits and reuse frameworks are no longer optional\u2014they are imperative for India\u2019s survival. Through collaborations like today\u2019s MoU and the IPA-JLL Whitepaper, we are equipping stakeholders with tools to bridge the demand-supply gap and build climate-resilient cities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Resource Launches and Collaborations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The day witnessed landmark announcements aimed at accelerating India\u2019s water security goals:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>IPA-JLL Whitepaper on \u201cBest Practices in Water Management\u201d<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThis collaborative report, unveiled by the\u00a0<strong>Indian Plumbing Association<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>JLL<\/strong>, showcases actionable strategies from India\u2019s leading commercial and residential facilities. It highlights how\u00a0<strong>AI-driven resource optimization<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>smart water networks<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>greywater recycling<\/strong>\u00a0have driven measurable gains in efficiency (up to 40%), cost savings (20\u201330%), and environmental sustainability. The whitepaper aligns with global benchmarks like LEED and GRIHA, offering a roadmap for compliance with India\u2019s evolving regulatory mandates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPA-CEEW Strategic MoU<\/strong>:<br \/>\nA Memorandum of Understanding between the\u00a0<strong>IPA<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)<\/strong>\u00a0was signed to advance urban water resilience. The partnership will focus on:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Implementing\u00a0<strong>city-level treated wastewater reuse plans<\/strong>\u00a0and reducing non-revenue water losses.<\/li>\n<li>Conducting\u00a0<strong>water audits<\/strong>\u00a0for municipal bodies, real estate developers, and industrial complexes.<\/li>\n<li>Developing policy frameworks and knowledge products to mainstream circular water practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Symposium Spotlight: Addressing Urban Water Scarcity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u201cThe Role of Water Audits and Reuse in Addressing Urban Water Scarcity\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\nThis pivotal session explored actionable solutions for India\u2019s growing urban water stress. Moderated by\u00a0<strong>Nitin Bassi (Program Lead, CEEW)<\/strong>, the panel featured insights from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mr. G Ashok Kumar (IAS),\u00a0<\/strong>Former, Director General of National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Ajit Pai<\/strong>, Chairman, Urban Arts Commission<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. \u00a0Sumouleendra Ghosh<\/strong>, Partner and Global Lead \u2013 Water Sector, Government and Public Services, KPMG (India)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Avinash Mishra<\/strong>, Chairman, Water Audit Council &amp; Former Adviser, NITI Aayog<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Gurmit Singh Arora<\/strong>, National President, Indian Plumbing Association (IPA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr. Sumouleendra Ghosh<\/strong>, Partner and Global Lead \u2013 Water Sector, KPMG (India)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ms. Saiba Gupta<\/strong>, Programme Associate, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Recommendations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mandate\u00a0<strong>water audits<\/strong>\u00a0for large-scale urban projects to identify inefficiencies and leakage hotspots.<\/li>\n<li>Scale\u00a0<strong>AI-driven leak detection systems<\/strong>, which can reduce non-revenue water by 25%.<\/li>\n<li>Incentivize\u00a0<strong>greywater recycling<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>treated wastewater reuse<\/strong>\u00a0in residential and commercial complexes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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