At Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham , water security is a shared responsibility. Amrita has established global, regional and local partnerships to advance water security through technology, community involvement, and research. Our initiatives focus on fostering cooperation, enhancing sustainable water management practices, and empowering communities to build resilience. By uniting efforts with governments, NGOs, and international organizations, we strive to create a future where water is secure, accessible, and sustainably managed for all.These efforts align with India’s national water objectives and UN SDG 6 goals.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands have established the center to foster research in three areas of water sustainability that includes water systems, water treatment and technology adoption. With the wealth of expertise that both institutes have in the area of water and sanitation, this collaboration hopes to make further strides in the area by giving the academic and research community various opportunities in the areas of research, joint academic programs as well as exchange programs.
The objective of this initiative, established in collaboration with TU Delft, is to develop a multilingual digital platform with mobile and web interface to support farmers. Makara is a predictive model based application that integrates climate and price movements, allowing farmers to reduce their financial risk and ensuring they have a sustainable livelihood.
Amrita University had the privilege of presenting its groundbreaking initiatives at the Joint Water Management Colloquium hosted by TU Delft on February 16, 2023. The event, chaired by Miriam Coenders, brought together experts and researchers to discuss innovative solutions in water management. The colloquium emphasized the theme of lifelong learning and impact-driven, research-inspired education.
Dr. Maneesha Ramesh, Provost of Amrita University, presented Amrita’s contributions through its Live-in-Labs® program and the C20 initiatives, exemplifying the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability, community engagement, and the integration of research with education to drive meaningful impact.
Amrita hosted the Civil 20 India Working Group on Sustainable and Resilient Communities. The working group has submitted policy recommendations to the G20 leadership in areas such as Climate Resilience & Social Justice, Environmental Sustainability, Net Zero Emission Management and Compassion Driven Approaches to Sustainable & Resilient Communities by consulting with over 700 Civil Society Organizations from 54 countries over a period of 6 months.
Namami Gange University Connect
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and the National Mission for Clean Ganga, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in association with APAC News Network collaborated to rejuvenate the Ganga River ecosystem as well as to foster water conservation alongside 49 selected universities across India.
Wheels Global Foundation: Technological solutions for water conservation and rural development
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham signed an MoU with Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for restoration and revival of water bodies and holistic community development.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and Esri India jointly launched the second phase of “Mera Gaav, Hamara Jal” (My Village, Our Water) program to advance water sustainability in rural India, a project underscoring their commitment to address water security through local engagement and technological innovation. Launched on 24th March during the International Symposium on Water Sustainability, this initiative is in partnership with the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Development. The program focuses on transforming community attitudes toward water, viewing it as a collective resource rather than an individual one, which aligns with India’s national water security objectives and UN SDG 6 goals.
The project empowers community members to map and monitor water resources and assess water quality, climate impacts, and water management practices through the Amrita Empower community app.
Automating Water Purification Systems
Varapuzha panchayat (Ernakulam district), Kerala
A group of students led by Amrita staff conducted field visits to understand the diverse challenges faced by the community of Varapuzha panchayat . With IoT architecture and protocol, an automated water purifier system was proposed to monitor water quality level indicators, enabling a safe and trustworthy access to clean water.
An IoT-based System for Monitoring Spatio-temporal Variations in Drinking Water Quality Across Multiple Villages
Alappad and Kulasekharapuram panchayaths (Kollam district), Kerala
Seasonal changes in water quality require that different types of water filtration techniques be used to ensure that the output water is of potable quality. Real-time, IoT-based systems are used to monitor water quality at source and help in identifying appropriate filtration techniques, thereby ensuring optimal usage of water and filtration systems.
Development of a Water Sustainability Index for Effective Measurement of Water Sustainability in Rural India
Chirayinkeezhu (Trivandrum district), Kerala.
Iterations between field observations and UN SDG literature, particularly the NITI Aayog-provided National Indicator Framework (NIF) for SDG 6, were utilised to develop specific indicators of water sustainability in rural India.