BHARAT
Advancing India’s Water Future Through Desalination
- 30th – 31st March 2027
- The Leela Palace, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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About
The Event
The 2nd Bharat Desalination Projects Forum is a dedicated national dedicated to advancing India’s desalination, water reuse and water security agenda.
From identifying emerging project opportunities to exploring next-generation technologies and innovative financing models, the event will facilitate the conversations and connections required to move India’s water sector from ambition to implementation.
Meet Our Global Advisors
The Visionaries Shaping the Future of Water
Meet the distinguished international experts and thought leaders guiding Hydro Forums Network, bringing together decades of experience, technical expertise, and global perspectives to advance the future of water management, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Global
Advisors
Leonor Cleofas
Administrator & Vice Chairman
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Philippines
Dustin Atchison
Global Solutions Director for Water Resources
Jacobs
Rabi Mohtar
Executive Board Member
International Water Resources Association
Key Focus
Areas
- Driving India’s upcoming desalination and water reuse project pipeline
- Connecting project owners with innovative technologies and delivery partners
- Mobilising capital and private-sector participation for India’s water infrastructure
- Delivering reliable water solutions for India’s fastest-growing sectors
- Building more efficient, reliable and commercially viable water assets
- Exclusive opportunities for exhibitors to showcase new products and technologies
- Networking with decision-makers and securing partnerships for future projects
Market Overview
Why is India investing in Desalination?
POPULATION GROWTH – 1.58 BILLION
Projected population by 2050, increasing demand for reliable and sustainable water supplies.
URBANISATION – 723 MILLION
WATER DEMAND – 1,180 BCM
WATER SCARCITY – 1,126 BCM
INDUSTRIAL GROWTH – 81 BCM
GROUNDWATER STRESS – 10.95%
Where Is India’s Desalination Market Heading?
Municipal Desalination Capacity
Approximate municipal desalination capacity planned.
Municipal Desalination Pipeline
Approximate investment for the municipal desalination pipeline.
Large-Scale Desalination
Projected CAGR of desalination plants above 100 MLD.
Membrane-Based Systems
Projected CAGR of membrane-based desalination systems.
Industrial Desalination
Projected growth of India's industrial desalination segment.
Wastewater & ZLD Reuse
Projected growth of industrial wastewater & Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) reuse .
Where Are India’s Desalination Projects Taking Shape?
From major coastal cities to fast-growing industrial corridors, desalination is becoming an increasingly important part of India’s long-term water infrastructure.
DESALINATION PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Completion expected after 2026
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Perur SWRO Desalination Plant
02
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Manori Seawater Desalination Plant
03
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
NTPC Simhadri Seawater Desalination
PLANNED / PRE-CONSTRUCTION DESALINATION PROJECT
Major projects progressing through planning, development and pre-construction
01
PLANNED
Minjur Seawater Desalination Project
02
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Pattipulam Desalination Plant
03
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
SIPCOT Industrial Desalination Plant
04
PLANNED
Deendayal Port Green Energy Desalination
05
PLANNED
NTPC Pudimadaka Green Hydrogen Hub
06
EXPANSION
Nemmeli Desalination Expansion
07
PLANNED
Kutch / Mandvi Industrial Desalination
08
PLANNED
Kakinada SEZ Desalination Plant
Event in Numbers
A high-impact industry platform bringing together senior experts, speakers, sponsors, partners and a powerful professional audience.
Senior Industry Experts
A strong network of senior professionals, decision-makers and industry leaders.
Speakers
Leading voices sharing expertise, strategy and industry insights.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Leading organisations showcasing technologies, services and solutions.
Industry & Media Partners
Strategic partnerships strengthening reach and industry engagement.
Average Website Visitors
Strong digital traffic across event and campaign platforms.
Extending the event beyond the venue.
A growing platform connecting industry expertise, market visibility and professional audiences.
Forum
Speakers
Shiv Dixit
Director (Water Management), Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India
Bharat Sharma
Emeritus Scientist (Water Resources)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Vinayak Hegde
General Manager
Adani Power
Arup Ghosh
Director
CSIR-CSMCRI
Colin Nithin Nonis
Head – Industrial & Desalination, Domestic Water & Effluent Treatment SBG
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Desalination & Water
Infrastructure Event Series
Attendees
Who Will Attend?
- Government and Regulatory Authorities
- Water Utilities and Municipal Authorities
- Desalination Plant Owners & Operators
- Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
- Contractors
- Financial Institutions and Investors
- Energy Companies and Power Producers
- Research Associations and Academia
- Desalination
- Water Utilities
- SWRO Operations
- Water Infrastructure
- Process Engineering
- Digital Water Technologies
- Plant Operations
- Process Engineering
- Industrial Water
- Membrane Technology
- Energy Recovery Systems
- Marine Engineering
- Environmental Sustainability
Why You Should Attend?
Gain insights. Explore innovations. Build connections. Help shape a more water-secure future for India.
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Engage with Industry Leaders
Engage with leading water authorities, desalination plant operators, and industry experts to exchange insights on the future of seawater desalination and water security strategies.
02
Discover Cutting-Edge Technologies
Discover advanced membrane systems, energy recovery solutions, digital plant monitoring, and next-generation treatment technologies designed to enhance efficiency and reliability.
03
Learn Best Practices
Learn best practices in desalination plant design, operations, and maintenance to improve performance, reduce energy consumption, and optimize lifecycle costs.
04
Explore Sustainable Solutions
Explore energy-efficient technologies, environmentally responsible brine management, and innovations supporting climate-resilient water infrastructure.
05
Build Strategic Partnerships
Build strategic partnerships with utilities, EPC contractors, technology providers, and project developers to accelerate the deployment of desalination projects and water infrastructure.
Partnership
Sponsorship Message
Be part of the growing desalination landscape by exhibiting at the one and only India Desalination Summit 2026. Showcase your innovative solutions directly to key decision-makers, water authorities, project developers, and industry leaders seeking solutions to enhance plant efficiency, ensure reliable water supply, and support the expansion of sustainable desalination infrastructure.
Why Sponsor?
Go beyond brand visibility. Build direct access to decision-makers, position your solutions in front of active buyers, and create partnerships that can lead to real business opportunities.
Access Key Decision-Makers
Connect with government authorities, water utilities, project developers, and infrastructure leaders driving large-scale desalination projects.
Showcase Innovative Technologies
Present desalination technologies and solutions directly to an audience seeking ways to improve efficiency, reliability, and plant performance.
Generate High-Value Opportunities
Build commercial connections with utilities, EPC contractors, industrial water users, and project stakeholders involved in upcoming desalination developments.
Position Your Brand as a Leader
Align your organization with initiatives focused on water security, sustainable desalination capacity, and future-ready infrastructure.
Build Strategic Partnerships
Connect with government entities, water authorities, engineering firms, and technology providers shaping the next generation of desalination infrastructure.
Choose Your Delegate Pass
Select the registration category that best fits your role and join the region’s desalination and water industry community.
Government & Public Sector
For government and public authorities, EPCs, contractors and eligible project stakeholders.
- Full event access
- Conference sessions
- Networking opportunities
Vendors & Solution Providers
For technology vendors, equipment providers, service companies and commercial solution providers.
- Full event access
- Business networking
- Access to decision-makers
Secure your place early and connect with the industry shaping the future of desalination and water security.
Event
Venue
- The Leela Palace, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India