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Delhi Taps AI and Digital Twins to Modernize Water System by 2025
13 Nov
Summary
- Delhi Jal Board partners with IIT Kanpur to introduce AI and digital twin tech
- New system aims to detect leaks, improve efficiency, and rebuild public trust
- AI to monitor water quality, track pollution, and manage groundwater levels
As of November 2025, Delhi's water infrastructure is set to undergo a significant technological transformation. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has partnered with IIT Kanpur's Airawat Research Foundation to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twin technology into the city's water management network, a pioneering effort in India.
This collaboration aims to modernize Delhi's water system, providing residents with quicker resolution of complaints, cleaner supply, and fewer disruptive leaks. The new AI-driven system will proactively detect pressure drops and potential leak points in pipelines before they escalate into larger problems. Additionally, an AI-based revenue management module is in the works to ensure more accurate billing and reduce overcharging complaints.
Beyond surface water, the system will also monitor groundwater levels and quality using data from borewells, sensors, and satellites. This critical step will help manage Delhi's shrinking water table. The AI tools will also support the city's Clean Yamuna Mission by tracking wastewater discharge, identifying contamination sources, and enabling quicker corrective action.
Delhi's Water Minister Parvesh Verma described the partnership as a stride toward "data-driven, transparent, and accountable" water governance. With this technological upgrade, the DJB aims to transform its water supply system from reactive to proactive, ultimately rebuilding citizens' trust in public service delivery.
