TDB Backs AI Digital Twin Project to Improve Urban Water Systems

22 Sep 2025 CW Team

The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Kapih Deep Tech Private Limited, Pune, for the project “Adaptive Digital Twin Framework for Urban Water Distribution Systems: A Conceptual Implementation Strategy for Indian Infrastructure.”

Under the initiative, TDB will provide a conditional grant of Rs 40.7 million out of the total project cost of Rs 58.2 million. The project is supported under the India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F), in collaboration with Israeli partner Reali Technologies Ltd.

The project aims to develop an AI-driven adaptive digital twin framework capable of simulating, monitoring, and predicting the performance of urban water distribution systems in real time. Using the RealiteQ Cloud-based SCADA platform with advanced analytics, the framework offers a scalable, cost-effective solution tailored to Indian conditions.

The project addresses critical challenges in India’s water sector, including:

Aging and stressed infrastructure
High levels of non-revenue water losses
Fragmented and limited monitoring systems
Resource inefficiencies in urban supply chains

Multiple pilot deployments will demonstrate how Indian cities can adopt AI-enabled monitoring and control systems in phases, reducing initial costs and ensuring seamless integration with legacy infrastructure.

Speaking on the agreement, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, said:

"India’s urban water systems face significant challenges that require innovative, technology-driven solutions. By supporting adaptive digital twin frameworks, TDB is enabling practical tools that enhance efficiency, reduce wastage, and make urban infrastructure more resilient."

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