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India Water Tech: ISRO & Jal Shakti Unite
31 May
Summary
- ISRO and Jal Shakti to enhance water management via satellite tech.
- MAHA on Water initiative to drive cutting-edge water research.
- New platform to strengthen community-led water conservation efforts.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are poised to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage satellite-based applications for improved water resource management. This partnership, scheduled for signing on June 1, will focus on advanced technologies for water assessment and monitoring. Twenty-four priority studies have already been identified to guide this collaboration.
A significant development is the upcoming launch of MAHA on Water (Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas for Water). This joint initiative between the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) seeks to stimulate groundbreaking research in critical areas such as water resources management and climate resilience.
Furthermore, the Ministry will initiate an open call for startups and MSMEs through the BHARAT-WIN portal, aiming to foster product and prototype development within the water sector. Alongside these, a participatory digital platform, Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: Catch the Rain (JSJB:CTR), will be introduced to bolster community-driven water conservation and rainwater harvesting efforts.
The national workshop on R&D in Water will convene government, industry, and academia to invigorate India's water research ecosystem. Technical sessions will delve into diverse themes, including groundwater management, irrigation, river morphology, and the application of remote sensing in water governance. Discussions will also assess the impact of past water sector research and strategize for future needs.
