Water

The ASSOCHAM National Council on Water is dedicated to addressing the urgent need for clean, safe, and sustainable water solutions in India. With a strong focus on driving impactful policies, fostering technological innovation, and promoting water-use efficiency, the Council actively engages with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia.

The core purpose of the Council is to transform water conservation and management practices in India by influencing stakeholder mindset and behaviour, thereby enabling more effective and sustainable practices at the grassroots level. The Council advances its objectives through a structured 4Ps approach - “Policy”, “Programme”, “Public”, and “Platform”.

ASSOCHAM National Council on Water – Key Achievements & Strategic Focus 

• Recognized nationally as “Winner under the Jal Sanchay Jal Bhagidari 1.0 Awards for Best Industry Association” for leadership in water sustainability

• Felicitated by the Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, for promoting voluntary adoption of Water Use Efficiency (WUE) targets across industries on World Water Day (23 March 2026) at the World Water Day Conclave, New Delhi, for sustained efforts in advancing industrial water efficiency

• Driving integrated water management approaches addressing water resource management, climate change adaptation, industrial water use efficiency and urban water systems

Established as a leading platform for water stewardship, enabling policy advocacy, capacity building, and adoption of innovative technologies for sustainable water use.

Point of Contact (POC) from ASSOCHAM 
Mr. Abhay Kumar Yadav
Additional Director & HoD – Water , Sustainability & Environment
Email ID: abhay.yadav@assocham.com