HydroMingle Delhi 2025
10th December 2025 · India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Innovating for India's Water Future
Connecting Systems, Science & Society — a one-day live innovation lab convening policymakers, technologists, researchers, entrepreneurs and CSR partners.
- Date
- 10 Dec 2025
- Venue
- Tamarind Hall, IHC
- Timings
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Edition
- Special Edition
Event Overview
HydroMingle 2025 — Innovating for India's Water Future
HydroMingle 2025 was conceived as a live innovation and collaboration platformto accelerate scalable solutions for India's growing water challenges. The one-day convening brought together government leaders, water-tech innovators, corporates, researchers and on-ground practitioners.
Jointly organised by GuruJal (Abhipsa Foundation) and FluxGen Technologies, this Special Edition — themed "Waves of Water Technology — Connecting Systems, Science & Society" — was held on 10 December 2025 at Tamarind Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Designed as more than a conference, HydroMingle functioned as an open innovation lab, enabling dialogue, pitching and collaboration across the private sector, government, academia and grassroots communities.
The event was partnered by NITI Aayog, National Water Mission, AIC–IIT Delhi, TERI SAS, Water Digest and Global Shapers Community – Gurugram Hub.
Collaboration & Partnership
Partners & Supporters
Context & Purpose
Why HydroMingle Was Needed
India's water crisis is no longer a future concern — it is a present reality shaped by climate stress, groundwater depletion, rapid urbanisation and fragmented governance. While innovation in water technology is advancing, solutions often remain siloed from policy, financing and community realities. HydroMingle was created to bridge exactly these gaps.
- Bridge gaps between innovation and implementation
- Enable dialogue between policymakers and solution providers
- Encourage collaboration beyond pilot projects
- Align technological innovation with governance and community needs
- Connect science, systems and society in one shared space
What We Set Out To Do
Objectives of the Event
- 01
Showcase emerging water innovations and nature-based solutions from across India.
- 02
Connect innovators with policymakers, CSR leaders and on-ground practitioners.
- 03
Explore financing pathways — CSR, blended finance and impact investment — for scalable water solutions.
- 04
Integrate data, technology and governance frameworks for informed decision-making.
- 05
Foster cross-sector collaboration for long-term water resilience across urban and peri-urban India.
- 06
Co-design replicable and community-aligned solutions that can scale from pilot to policy.
Innovation Streams
Key Themes & Sessions
- Session 2 · 10:30–11:30 AM01
BioHydro Systems — Nature-Based Innovation
Exploring ecological and decentralised water solutions rooted in natural systems. From ecological recharge models to nature-based urban water management, this session examined how local ecosystems can be harnessed for long-term water resilience.
- Session 3 · 11:45 AM–12:45 PM02
HydroIntelligence — Tech-Driven Solutions
Leveraging AI, data analytics and digital tools for water monitoring and management. Discussions centred on sensor-based monitoring, AI-driven recharge models and integrated data platforms supporting ground-level decision-making.
- Session 4 · 1:30–2:30 PM03
HydroImpact — Financing Water Innovation
Understanding CSR, blended finance and impact investment perspectives in advancing water solutions. Panelists explored how institutional financing can move beyond pilots toward sustained, scalable models with measurable community outcomes.
- Session 5 · 2:30–3:30 PM04
HydroPolicy — Governance & Data Integration
Aligning innovation with policy frameworks and institutional decision-making. The session explored how governance structures, district-level data systems and inter-agency coordination can be strengthened to mainstream water innovation at scale.
- Session 6 · 3:45–4:45 PM05
Converging Currents — Open Collaboration Forum
An interactive space for open dialogue between innovators, institutions and practitioners — identifying cross-cutting opportunities, shared challenges and concrete next steps for collaboration.
Speakers & Contributors
Voices at HydroMingle 2025
Ms. Shubhi Kesarwani
Co-founder & CEO
GuruJal
Shri. Rao Inderjit Singh
Union Minister
Ministry of Planning
Ms. Archana Varma
Mission Director
National Water Mission
Dr. Fawzia Tarannum
Strategic Advisor
GuruJal
Mr. Ganesh Shankar
Founder & CEO
FluxGen
Dr. Ranjana Ray Chaudhuri
Professor
TERI SAS
Mr. Ajith Radhakrishnan
Senior Specialist
World Bank
Ms. Deepali Upadhayay
Program Lead
NITI Aayog
Ms. Anupama Madhok
Director
Water Digest
Ms. Shilpa Nischal
Executive Director
CII Water Institute
Ms. Zeenat Niazi
Advisor
Climate & Circular Economy
Ms. Susmita Sengupta
Programme Manager
CSE
Mr. Alok Lall
Mr. Alok
Mr. Akash Deep
Learnings from the Floor
Key Insights & Learnings
- 01
Innovation Scales When It Is Relevant
HydroMingle showcased solutions from mobile wastewater treatment to AI-driven platforms. What stood out was not novelty alone, but contextual relevance. Innovation moves forward when placed in proximity to funding, partnerships and implementation pathways.
- 02
Water Security Is a Systems Challenge
A shared understanding emerged: water cannot be addressed in isolation. It is inseparable from food systems, energy planning, governance capacity and financial structures. District-level planning and institutional readiness are conditions under which solutions endure.
- 03
Bridging Technology and Traditional Wisdom
India does not need to choose between traditional water knowledge and modern technology — it needs to reconnect them. The most promising solutions treated community knowledge as infrastructure, not an afterthought.
Event Gallery
Moments from HydroMingle 2025
What the Event Achieved
Outcomes & Next Steps
Collaborative Ecosystem Strengthened
New partnerships formed across startups, corporates, government institutions and foundations to accelerate water innovation.
Scalable Solutions Identified
Replicable water technologies and community models identified for urban and peri-urban adoption.
Regional Water Innovation Cluster
A HydroInnovation Cluster roadmap discussed — integrating research, finance and implementation pathways for Delhi-NCR.
Knowledge Exchange & Documentation
Case studies, insights and policy recommendations captured for stakeholders and government agencies.
Strengthened Policy Dialogue
Increased visibility for context-driven water innovations among senior government representatives.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
Reinforced the need for integrated, multi-stakeholder approaches. HydroMingle was a starting point for continued engagement.
Be Part of the Journey
Who Should Engage
HydroMingle brings together a deliberately diverse community — because water security demands it.
Policymakers & Government
Institutions and officials shaping national and state-level water policy and governance frameworks.
CSR & Corporate Sustainability
Corporate teams exploring CSR investment, blended finance and impact-aligned water initiatives.
Water-Tech Startups
Entrepreneurs developing scalable, community-relevant solutions for India's water challenges.
Researchers & Academia
Institutions and researchers working on water science, hydrology, ecology and policy.
Civil Society & Practitioners
NGOs and on-ground practitioners working on water restoration and community resilience.
International Collaborators
Bilateral organisations and international bodies exploring partnerships for water innovation in South Asia.
Continue the Journey
Water Security Is an Opportunity, Not Just a Crisis
HydroMingle reaffirmed that water security is not only about scarcity — it is an opportunity to align communities, institutions, innovation and implementation. To explore collaboration opportunities or future editions, write to us at management@gurujal.org.