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12th International Water Expo to be held in Mumbai

12th International Water Expo to be held in Mumbai

The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai in collaboration with EA Water Private limited, a leading solution provider in waste water management, will organise the 12th international Water Expo in Mumbai.

  • The expo aims to explore the opportunities in water conservation and recycling.
  • Name of this year’s event : Every thing About Water Expo 2015
  • It starts on 21st May and ending on 23rd May.

Key Highlights:

  • It is considered to be South Asia’s largest water event for showcasing latest technologies in the water and waste water management sector.
  • The event will be attended by Participants from over 21 Countries.
  • There will be over 300 Exhibitors who would be showcasing advanced technologies and solutions on water management.
  • Over 25000 Business Visitors
  • Over 1000 Conference Delegates
  • 3 Day International Conference & Training Workshops Related to Water & Wastewater Management Sector

About Indian Water Market :

  • The Indian water market is growing at over 8% Per Annum.
  • It is likely to reach Rs.82,100 crore in 2015.
  • The fastest growing segments in this sector are
  1. Drinking water supply,
  2. Industrial water treatment and
  3. Waste-water recycling.
  • Major institutions are focusing on investing in water sector and a lot of developed nations are focusing to tie up with India in the water sector.

Investment Trends in Indian Water Market : 

  • India has attracted huge investments in water sector through
  • Ganga River Cleaning project,
  • Smart Cities initiative and
  • Swachh Bharat campaign .
  • Countries like Canada, Israel, Germany, Italy, United States, China and Belgium are showing high interest in investing in India.
  • Investment worth over Rs.40,000 crore and one million jobs are expected in the next three years in this sector.