The Indian Plumbing Association Hosts the 31st Indian Plumbing Conference & Exhibition in Kolkata

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Indian Plumbing Association will host the 31st Indian Plumbing Conference (31st IPC) in Kolkata from November 13th to 15th, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders from India's water, infrastructure, and construction sectors to address one of our time's most critical challenges: Sustainable Smart Water Management. The conference will concentrate on innovative and concrete ideas for addressing India's rising water stress, particularly in light of rapid urbanisation and infrastructural expansion. Firhad Hakim, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs and Housing, Government of West Bengal, will launch the Indian Plumbing Conference, which returns to Kolkata after a nine-year absence. Aniruddha Roychoudhury, acclaimed Indian film director, unveiled the Mascot for the Conference in the esteemed presence of Gurmit Singh Arora, National President along with Chandra Shekhar Gupta, National Vice President, Minesh Shah, National Hon. Secretary, Abhay Pasari, IPA Kolkata Chapter Chairman and Pradeep Chakravarti, IPA Kolkata Chapter Vice Chairman, were present for the occasion. Gurmit Singh Arora, National President, Indian Plumbing Association, stated that India is facing one of the world's most severe water crises, with 18% of the global population but access to only 4% of the world's freshwater. Approximately 600 million people in India experience high to extreme water stress, with per capita water availability nearing the critical scarcity threshold of 1,000 cubic meters per person. Major metropolitan areas, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, are projected to exhaust groundwater resources by 2030. The rapid urban expansion and booming construction sector have exacerbated the strain on water resources. To address this, the Government of West Bengal encourages the development of Green Certified buildings that emphasise energy and water efficiency. The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) has proposed a four-point charter to the West Bengal government advocating mandatory installation of low-flow fixtures per IS 17650 standards, compulsory water audits for buildings to identify conservation opportunities, mandatory treatment and reuse of black and grey water in residential and commercial buildings, and partnership with IPA for conducting water audits and conservation implementation. Additionally, a revised 2025 edition of "Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard for the Built Environment (We Stand - India)"—jointly developed by IPA and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)—will be launched. On 15 November 2025, IPA will conduct the grand finale of the 9th Indian Plumbing Professional League, promoting best practices in plumbing. Conference sessions will focus on sustainable smart water management, exploring AI and IoT for real-time monitoring, innovations in wastewater treatment, water circularity, and challenges in high-rise plumbing design, supporting national programs like Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT 2.0 and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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