Chennai: A Joint Statement of Intent was signed to establish a Center of Water Technology at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in Chennai between India and Israel.

This tripartite agreement, signed by the Embassy of Israel, IIT Madras, and the AMRUT mission of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, reflects a shared commitment to address the critical challenges of water management in India. The Center of Water Technology aims to become a hub for innovation, research, and capacity-building in water technologies, particularly focusing on sustainable solutions for urban water supply.

To kickstart this initiative, a capacity-building course on “24/7 Water Supply in Urban Areas” was organized at IIT Madras from August 5 to 8.

Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon, said, "This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of India and Israel to address the pressing challenges of water scarcity and management."