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12th International Water Expo to be held in Mumbai

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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.