EU-India's Water Management Success: A Model for Global Collaboration

EU Ambassador Ugo Astuto praised the success of the EU-India water projects, emphasizing the innovative collaboration in water management. The India-EU Water Forum highlighted the impact on river basin management and climate resilience in India, with plans to extend this expertise to Africa for global water security.

EU Ambassador to India Ugo Astuto highlighted the success of the ongoing water projects in India, emphasising that the European Union and India have developed a strong and innovative water management partnership.

At the inauguration of the India-EU Water Forum on Wednesday, Astuto praised the growing collaboration between the EU and India in water management and expressed interest in expanding this partnership to Africa.

'We have developed a successful partnership in India. We are now keen to work with Africa to bring our respective expertise, develop innovative water management strategies, and foster regional water security,' Astuto said.

The India-EU water collaboration has made significant progress in areas like river basin management, the safe reuse of treated water, and climate resilience. This partnership is contributing to improving India's water management infrastructure and strengthening efforts to tackle climate change impacts, ensuring water security for millions.

India's Minister of State for Water Resources, Dr. Raj Bhushan, echoed these sentiments, stating that the partnership continues to enhance India's water management and climate resilience. Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation Debashree Mukherjee also stressed the importance of addressing challenges such as urban flooding and water storage.

With the success of their collaboration in India, Astuto emphasized their aim to take this expertise to other regions, such as Africa, to achieve global water security and sustainable management practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)