TDB Backs AI Digital Twin Project to Improve Urban Water Systems
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TDB Backs AI Digital Twin Project to Improve Urban Water Systems

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." 

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 infrastructureHigh levels of non-revenue water lossesFragmented and limited monitoring systemsResource inefficiencies in urban supply chainsMultiple 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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