Plumbex India 2025
As the world grapples with a growing water crisis, innovative solutions and collaborative efforts are more critical than ever. Plumbex India 2025, the largest exhibition of Plumbing, Water, and Sanitation, serves as a pivotal platform for addressing these challenges. In anticipation of this significant event, we engaged in an insightful conversation with Mr. Gurmit Singh Arora, National President of the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), to discuss the key strategies and technologies being showcased. Here are his expert perspectives on how Plumbex India 2025 aims to drive actionable solutions for water security and environmental sustainability.
1. With 1.8 billion people globally lacking safe water, how can exhibitions like Plumbex India influence global WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) strategies?
Plumbex India plays a critical role in advancing global WASH strategies by spotlighting the urgent need for universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. The exhibition promotes awareness and adoption of initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide 55 liters of safe water per person daily, significantly improving productivity and quality of life. By showcasing innovations in plumbing and water management, Plumbex India emphasizes the importance of smart water technologies and water-efficient fittings that can reduce water consumption by up to 50%. This not only helps urban areas but also rural and agricultural sectors, contributing to making India water positive. Given that 70% of communicable diseases are linked to poor water quality, Plumbex India's focus on improving sanitation and hygiene directly supports reducing disease burden and saving lives-potentially hundreds of thousands annually. Thus, the exhibition serves as a platform to accelerate technology adoption, policy advocacy, and collaborative efforts essential for achieving global WASH goals and ensuring water security for all.
2. "Denmark" is the partner country this year. What key Danish technologies or best practices in water management will be showcased, and how can they be adapted for India?
Denmark, a water-scarce country, brings to Plumbex India a wealth of advanced water management technologies and best practices focused on water positivity-where industries and communities replenish more water than they consume. For example, Danish companies have pioneered rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and low-flow sanitary fixtures that drastically reduce water consumption. A notable example is the concept of "water positive" companies that offset their water use by harvesting rainwater and replenishing aquifers, a practice that can be transformative for India's industries, which consume about 15% of the country's water. Denmark's experience in reducing industrial water use by 50-70% through efficient technologies can be adapted to India's steel, textile, and leather sectors. Additionally, sensor-operated taps and waterless urinals, already gaining acceptance in Indian airports, exemplify Denmark's influence on smart water-saving fittings. These technologies, combined with educational efforts to promote practices like drip irrigation (successful in countries like Israel), can significantly reduce water use in agriculture and urban areas in India. The partnership with Denmark at Plumbex India 2025 thus offers scalable, proven solutions for India's water challenges.
3. The event highlights "smart water management" and "water-efficient fittings." Could you share some breathtaking technologies that could revolutionize urban water conservation?
Several groundbreaking technologies showcased at Plumbex India 2025 have the potential to revolutionize urban water conservation. First, the mandatory use of low-flow fixtures and sanitaryware can cut water use by up to 50% without compromising user comfort. Innovations such as sensor-operated taps and waterless urinals, which reduce water wastage by up to 75%, are becoming increasingly mainstream. The government's Jal Shakti Abhiyan has already implemented over 1.1 million groundwater recharge pits, demonstrating large-scale impact in replenishing vital groundwater resources, which supply 75% of India's water. Rainwater harvesting and water reuse-both greywater and blackwater treatment-are being promoted as essential urban practices. Furthermore, the Bureau of Indian Standards recently introduced new star rating standards for water-efficient products, encouraging manufacturers and consumers to adopt sustainable water use. Together, these technologies and policies can reduce per capita water consumption from the current 135 liters to as low as 90 liters daily, significantly easing urban water stress.
4. With India facing severe water stress, how does Plumbex India 2025 aim to drive actionable solutions for water security and the environment?
Plumbex India 2025 is designed as a comprehensive platform to catalyze actionable solutions for India's water security and environmental sustainability. By bringing together over 500 exhibitors, policymakers, and global experts, the event fosters collaboration on innovative plumbing, water management, and sanitation technologies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights practical interventions such as smart water networks, AI-driven leak detection, rainwater harvesting, and circular wastewater treatment models that can reduce India's water demand-supply gap by 50% before 2030. The exhibition also emphasizes policy advocacy, including standardizing water-efficient fittings and mandating rainwater harvesting and water reuse at municipal levels. Educational sessions and networking opportunities empower stakeholders-from government bodies to industry leaders-to implement water-positive practices across urban, rural, and agricultural sectors. By showcasing proven technologies and fostering knowledge exchange, Plumbex India 2025 aims to transform India into a water-secure nation, reduce disease burden through improved WASH, and contribute meaningfully to global water sustainability.
