Overview

India, home to 18% of the world’s population but only 4% of its freshwater, faces mounting water stress amid climate variability, rapid urbanization, and fragmented infrastructure. Addressing challenges like depleting aquifers, erratic rainfall, and aging utilities requires a paradigm shift in how water is managed, monitored, and valued. This program explores how digital technologies, geospatial intelligence, and integrated data platforms—such as the National Hydrology Project and NWIC—are driving smarter watershed planning, groundwater governance, and community-led conservation. It also highlights innovations in urban water infrastructure, including digital twins, SCADA, and citizen-facing platforms that enhance efficiency and transparency. By advancing water neutrality, circular economy models, and tech convergence across BIM, IoT, and spatial analytics, the program envisions a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready water ecosystem for India.

Aligned to the theme "Digital Pathways for Water Sustainability: Rejuvenation, Resilience, and Smart Utilities," this program positions technology as a catalyst to transform India’s water ecosystem holistically. From satellite-based planning and AI-driven leak detection to cloud-enabled asset management and open data frameworks, it will showcase how digital innovation fosters agility, equity, and accountability in water governance. The program also highlights how cross-sector collaborations and interoperable platforms can drive long-term resilience while scaling localized solutions across diverse regions, paving the way for a sustainable and smart water future.

This program will promote an integrated approach to water governance—where geospatial and space technologies, spatial data, environmental context, and socio-economic priorities converge to break silos and foster holistic solutions. By linking rural rejuvenation with urban resilience, national platforms with local action, and research with practical innovation, it aims to transform India’s water systems from fragmented and reactive to predictive, data-driven, and inclusive. Leveraging satellite-based monitoring, real-time mapping, and location intelligence, the program will enable smarter planning and targeted interventions.

Wednesday, 3rd December

0900 - 1100

Session 1: Role of Digital Technologies in Integrated Water Planning & National Policy Frameworks

Presentation by

Abhishek Verma

Industry Manager - AEC
Geospatial World

Topic: Water Managemen

Chief Guest Address

Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary

Hon'ble Minister of State
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India

Keynote Address

Ramveer Tanwar

Chairperson
Say Earth

Moderator

Anshuman

Director - Water Resources
TERI

Sanjay Rana

Founder & Managing Director
Parson Overseas

Prakash Yadav

Senior Vice President -Energy
CS TECH Ai

Topic: Strengthening National Missions Through Geospatial, IoT & Data-Driven Water Management

Himayoon Naik

Deputy General Manager
Pioneer Foundation Engineers Private Limited

Topic: Interbasin Transfer Links in India

Madhukar Swayambhu

Co-Founder & Research Head
Vaidic Srijan

Topic: Role of Digital Technologies in Integrated Water Planning & National Policy Frameworks

1100 - 1130

Tea & Coffee Break

1130 - 1300

Session 2: Water Allocation, Supply Management & Resilient Infrastructure Systems

Keynote Address

Devendra Pratap Mathuria

Chief Engineer
Central Water Commission

Dr Subrata Halder

Superintending Engineer
WRIDD

Suneet Manjavkar

Industry Head - Water
Esri India

Shyam Prasad

Founder & Director
Clear Water Dynamics

Topic: Digital Pathways for Water Sustainability: Rejuvenation, Resilience & Smart Utilities

1300 - 1500

Visit to Expo | Lunch

1500 - 1700

Session 3: Integrated GIS Solutions for Efficient Supply Management and Data-driven Water Conservation Techniques

Navaneethan Santhanam

Chief Scientist
Smartterra

Topic: Smartterra Waterai Saas Software

Sanjay Pathak

Director - Aerial Services
GarudaUAV Soft Solutions

Topic: Integrated Aerial (Drone/Aircraft) & GIS Solutions for Water Resource Management

Nancy Singh

Drone Flying Instructor
Fore Institute of Drone Technology & Research

Topic: Integrating Drone Technology for Efficient Supply Management and Data Driven Water Conservation Techniques

Dr Dharmendra Singh

Scientist
HARSAC

Topic: Government of Haryana Water Summit

Karthik MH

Assistant Professor
Presidency University, Bangalore

Thursday, 4th December

0930 - 1100

Session 4: Community-Led Governance Tech-enabled Participation & Multi-Level Institutional Coordination

Moderator

Sushant Anand

Manager
ISPP-Centre for Urban Transitions (I-CUT)

Dr Shiv Singh Rawat

Convener
Yamuna Bachao Abhiyan

Topic: Water Management Summit

Dr Sonia Grover

Associate Director
Mu Gamma Consultants

Topic: From Ground to Governance: Co-Creating SRTW Policies Through Community Participation & Multi-Tiered Coordination

Peeyush Gupta

Real Time Information Specialist
National Mission for Clean Ganga

1100 - 1130

Tea & Coffee Break

1130 - 1300

Session 5: Reducing Water Loss & Transforming Utilities Through Smart Non Revenue Water Solutions

Vikas Brahmavar

Director
Boson White Water

Bharanidharan B

Manager Research Hydraulics
L&T

Nikita Madan

Sector Specialist - Sustainable Urban Development
KFW Bank

Topic: KFW's Experiences Reducing Water Loss & Transforming Utilities Through Smart Non-Revenue Water Solutions

Jitendra Kumar Tiwari

Business Head
LC Infra

Lokesh Pandey

Director
Red Raven

Arokiaraj Benjamin

Head - Marketing and Communications
Solinas

1300 - 1430

Lunch & Visit to Expo

1430 - 1600

Closing Plenary & GeoSmart India Excellence Awards (Audi1)

Water Management Summit