New Delhi: HydroMingle 2025 brought together a diverse group of innovators, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to address India’s growing water challenges.
The event took place at the India Habitat Centre and was hosted by GuruJal in partnership with FluxGen Sustainable Technologies, AIM–NITI Aayog, AIC–IIT Delhi, Sonipat Innovation Foundation, Water Digest, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and several industry collaborators.
Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh from the Ministry of Planning attended the event and interacted with entrepreneurs working on water systems and emerging technologies. He pointed to key government programs such as Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Catch the Rain, Jal Jeevan Abhiyan, and Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan. He said the government supports practical innovations that can scale across varied Indian contexts.
Showcasing Technology and Nature-Based Solutions
The event served as a live innovation hub with keynote talks, panel discussions, workshops, and technology showcases. Participants explored digital water intelligence, AI-supported monitoring systems, nature-based solutions, and community-focused models that can help improve water management.
A major part of the event was the pitch sessions. Innovators presented ideas ranging from nanobubble systems and mobile wastewater treatment units to ecological recharge methods, advanced sensors, predictive analytics tools, and AI platforms for monitoring groundwater and water infrastructure.
Policymakers, financiers, incubators, and experts from AIM–NITI Aayog, AIC–IIT Delhi, Microsoft India, the World Bank, GRIHA Council, TERI SAS, ACWADAM, JSW, and the Embassy of Finland shared real-time feedback with the teams.
Discussions on Governance and Scaling Technologies
Speakers stressed how water security connects to food and energy systems. They highlighted the need for stronger governance, better financing pathways, and district-level data systems. Experts from NIUA, Water Digest, S M Sehgal Foundation, ACWADAM, and other groups discussed collaborative approaches and models for scaling new technologies.
Archana Varma, mission director of the National Water Mission, underlined the value of community involvement and data-focused strategies for large-scale water management. She also announced a hackathon to identify India-specific digital tools for water governance.
Shubhi Kesarwani, Founder of GuruJal, said the event aimed to help stakeholders build partnerships that can accelerate water resilience.
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