Plumbex India 2025 to Boost Urban Water with Key Ties, Whitepaper

07 May 2025 CW Team

Plumbex India 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, saw transformative announcements poised to reshape India’s 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’s role as a catalyst for sustainable development.

As India continues to grapple with severe water stress affecting nearly 40% of its population, Plumbex India 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, amplified its focus on scalable, technology-driven solutions to address urban water scarcity. Building on the inaugural day’s momentum, the event reinforced its role as India’s foremost platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and actionable strategies in water management.

Plumbex India 2025 is supported by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, and the AMRUT 2.0 Mission (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in recognition of its efforts to advance sustainable water stewardship.

Organized by the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), the day convened policymakers, global experts, and industry leaders to drive forward critical dialogues and partnerships. Sh. Gurmit Singh Arora, National President of the Indian Plumbing Association, emphasized the urgency of collective action: “Water audits and reuse frameworks are no longer optional—they are imperative for India’s survival. Through collaborations like today’s MoU and the IPA-JLL Whitepaper, we are equipping stakeholders with tools to bridge the demand-supply gap and build climate-resilient cities.”

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