India Water Foundation

13/08/2026

for cannot be approached as a one-size-fits-all compliance obligation. The solution lies in combining shared cluster infrastructure, modular and phased technologies, blended finance, fit-for-purpose treatment and lifecycle economics; making technically feasible, financially viable and scalable said Dr. Arvind Kumar President, India Water Foundation at the 4th webinar under FICCI’s (B4E) Webinar Series on “Scaling Zero Liquid Discharge: Affordable and Flexible Pathways for MSMEs.” held yesterday.

Dr. Kumar further emphasised that the real goal is to move from individual compliance to , and climate-ready , where becomes a source of recovered water, resources and economic value rather than simply a waste stream.

The webinar brought together experts from government, industry and leading institutions to explore practical pathways for scaling , emerging technologies, policy, finance and long-term sustainability for MSMEs. For more click here https://lnkd.in/dt7RutG8​

DrArvind Kumar Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs India Water Foundation Shweta Tyagi Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)

13/08/2026

📢📢 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 |📢📢
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Edition of the 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, to be held on 08–09 July 2027 in New Delhi, India.

Under the theme “𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 & 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬,” the Conclave will bring together policymakers, business leaders, researchers, innovators and civil society to explore how stronger regulatory frameworks, coherent policies and cross-sectoral action can translate ESG commitments into measurable outcomes.

Stronger Policies | Clearer Frameworks | Shared Accountability | Sustainable Futures

We invite you to save the date, join the conversation and partner with India Water Foundation in shaping a more resilient and future-ready development pathway. For more information click here https://iwfwatertransversalityawards.com/

DrArvind Kumar Shweta Tyagi Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India Ministry of Culture, Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Japan Foundation 国際交流基金 Jal Jeevan Mission, India

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

We are pleased to share India Water Foundation convened the first Advisory Board for the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 on 11 August 2026 through a virtual meeting.

The meeting marked the beginning of the strategic planning process for the upcoming edition to be held on 8-9 July 2027, with deliberations focusing on the overarching theme, sub-themes, programme structure, thematic priorities, strategic direction, stakeholder engagement and the broader vision for the Conclave.

The meeting brought together the distinguished and senior leadership of India Water Foundation, including 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫, President, IWF; 𝐌𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐢, Chief Functionary, IWF; 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐣𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐢, Honorary Patron & Chairman, Committee on Climate Change, IWF; 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. (𝐃𝐫.) 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐥 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐚, Principal Advisor, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒. 𝐊. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚, Principal Advisor; 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡, Chief Advisor; 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓. 𝐒. 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐭, Chief Technical Advisor–Economic Development; 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐢, Chief Technical Advisor; 𝐃𝐫. 𝐕𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢, Senior Advisor – IWF and Executive Secretary-cum-Country Coordinator, India Water Partnership; and 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝, Senior Consultant; along with members of the IWF team.

The discussions reflected a shared ambition to make the 3rd Edition more strategic, substantive and action-oriented, strengthening the role of ESG Transversality in advancing policy coherence, regulatory alignment, cross-sectoral collaboration and measurable implementation.

The meeting laid the foundation for shaping a platform that moves beyond dialogue to translate ESG commitments into coordinated policy action and sustainable outcomes.

12/08/2026

We are pleased to share that DrArvind Kumar President, India Water Foundation, will be speaking at the fourth webinar under FICCI’s (B4E) Webinar Series on “Scaling Zero Liquid Discharge: Affordable and Flexible Pathways for MSMEs”, scheduled today | 3:00 PM–4:30 PM IST.

The webinar will bring together experts from , and leading to explore practical and cost-effective pathways for , emerging , , financing opportunities, and strategies to help strengthen , enhance compliance and advance long-term .

We invite you to join this important conversation and benefit from Dr. Kumar’s insights on enabling affordable, flexible and scalable ZLD solutions for MSMEs.

To Join Click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82070502240?pwd=eQaR3wmFUpbmxUaKh5W4F3eQLjFjFP.1

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs India Water Foundation Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Shweta Tyagi

12/08/2026

With The Convention on Wetlands – I'm on a streak! I've made it onto their weekly engagement list 3 weeks in a row. 🎉

11/08/2026

📢📢 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 |📢📢
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Edition of the 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, to be held on 08–09 July 2027 in New Delhi, India.

Under the theme “𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 & 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬,” the Conclave will bring together policymakers, business leaders, researchers, innovators and civil society to explore how stronger regulatory frameworks, coherent policies and cross-sectoral action can translate ESG commitments into measurable outcomes.

Stronger Policies | Clearer Frameworks | Shared Accountability | Sustainable Futures

We invite you to save the date, join the conversation and partner with India Water Foundation in shaping a more resilient and future-ready development pathway. For more information click here https://iwfwatertransversalityawards.com/

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11/08/2026

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10/08/2026

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