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As climate change intensifies and extreme weather events strain freshwater availability, Indian researchers and innovators are exploring cutting-edge solutions to tackle water scarcity. On World Water Day, attention turns to ideas that go beyond conventional sources like groundwater and surface water.

Harnessing Rain Energy
Dr. Visakh Vaikuntanathan and his team at Shiv Nadar University are working on an innovative concept: extracting energy from rainfall. Their research focuses on “all-weather cells” that function as both solar and rain-powered energy units. By calculating rainfall intensity and raindrop energy using IMD data, they aim to build a rain energy map and harvest kinetic energy through rooftops and drainage systems.

Water from Air: A Real-World Solution
Another futuristic technology making real-world impact is atmospheric water generation (AWG). Navkaran Singh Bagga, CEO of Akvo, leads the way with machines that pull humidity from the air and turn it into clean drinking water. Operating in 15 countries, Akvo offers eco-friendly, decentralized water systems with zero upfront costs through its BOOT model. The company recently launched the Water-on-Want (WoW) initiative, providing sustainable water solutions to corporates across India.

“AWG offers a reliable and green alternative to depleting water resources,” says Bagga. “It’s scalable, efficient, and built for future resilience.”

Technology and the Himalayas
In the Himalayan region, melting glaciers are altering river flows and threatening water security. Experts like Dr. Dipankar Saha from MRIIRS emphasize the need for urgent intervention. Companies such as Suhora are using satellite data, sensors, and predictive analytics to monitor glacial changes and help reduce disaster risks.

With India home to 18% of the global population but only 4% of freshwater resources, such innovative technologies are not just promising – they’re essential.

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This is a major problem worldwide; it affects billions of people in homes, villages, and towns. Population increases, climate change and limited water resources make the situation worse and thus require innovative approaches.

In the current world, technology is still rising as the key driver and is changing the way that water is harvested, treated, and transported to communities across the world.

This has been one of the most important developments in the last few years with the development of atmospheric water generation technology. These systems pull the moisture from the air and produce clean drinking water that can be taken to areas with limited infrastructure. Air water generators can work in almost all kinds of climate conditions and provide water solutions to people in arid areas and areas that have been affected by disasters. This technology is further improved by the developments in the design of solar-powered and energy-saving systems, which make this technology a better option than conventional water sources.

In addition to management, new technologies are available that are creating a change in the way that water is gathered and stored by the communities. The application of IoT sensors, data analysis, and cloud computing enable the real-time monitoring of water quality, distribution systems, and consumption trends. Local authorities and utilities can save time and cost on repairs and prevent losses and pollution by identifying leaks, tolerances, or overuse of water. This degree of data granularity also assists policymakers in making better decisions on water control and management and the utilization of resources.

Other filtration and purification technologies also enhance the community’s water resilience. Graphene-based filters and other new-age materials can filter out pollutants and microbes and provide safe drinking water even in highly industrialized waters. Along with these technologies, portable purification devices also help people during personal requirements and during calamities, thus protecting the health of people in vulnerable populations.

This is because water tech solutions are not applied in isolation. New technologies cannot work effectively on their own; they need to be integrated into wider strategies that include education, infrastructure development, and community participation for the sustainability of the interventions. One of the other ways is training the local people on how to use and maintain the new technology so that they own it. Private public partnerships and social enterprises also have a significant role to play. These partnerships help economically disadvantaged communities access clean water by investing in reusable and scalable systems, subsidizing distribution costs, and providing microfinance solutions.

In conclusion, the integration of innovation, policy, and the power of community is the way forward to closing the water divide. From atmospheric water generation to the latest filtration systems and IoT-based monitoring, each new technology is helping to create stronger, more independent communities. If all the stakeholders and donors remain committed to their efforts, we may one day be able to provide safe water to people no matter where they are in the world.

With the help of technology and people’s cooperation, water can be transformed to be the source of improvement, health, and the future we desire for everyone, anywhere.

Written by
Navkaran Singh Bagga,
CEO & Founder, AKVO

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