The water availability scenario in India is expected to worsen further due to population growth, increase in consumption levels and depletion of ground water resources. Socio-political considerations have affected the tariff setting process and water tariff for the domestic and irrigation sector has not been adequate, resulting in poor management and wastage. In the next two decades, global water consumption is expected to increase from the present 4500 billion cubic metres (bcm) to 6900 bcm. This will be 40% more than the estimated reliable and sustainable supply today, if no action is taken to conserve water and use it more efficiently. Untreated waste water discharge has further resulted in pollution of fresh water resources.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region is organizing ‘Water 2010’ - an exclusive Conference & Exposition on Water Management & Waste Water Technologies on 17th and 18th February 2010 at India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi. The broad objective of the two day event is to highlight issues related to water sector in India, current and forecast water availability in India and methods to improve the situation through conservation of water, restoration of water and recycling of wastewater.

The exposition will showcase water products, services, technologies and applications and is expected to attract visitors from government agencies, water companies and utilities, water operators and managers, contractors, engineers, architects and other professionals in the water industry from India and overseas, searching for the latest information on products and services, solutions and upcoming projects in the industry.

The conference will explore issues relating to the regulatory and governance framework as well as investigate potential commercially viable models and way forward for tapping opportunities for corporate sector in the areas of water management, water infrastructure projects and water treatment technologies.