Center for Water and Sanitation

Action Research on Urban Water and Sanitation @ CEPT University

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The workshops focused on strengthening ULB capacities to track and report Annual Service Level Benchmark indicators for FY 2025–26 through the PAS Portal.

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CWAS, in collaboration with the @GujUDMission conducted regional training workshops across six regions of Gujarat – Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Gandhinagar and Bhavnagar.
#LakeWatch #ServiceLevelBenchmark

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Abstract Submission Deadline Extended!!

We look forward to your participation and contributions!

Register now and submit your abstracts here: https://t.co/QrtOpRJKpK

#GSAC2027 #WASH #UrbanDevelopment

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@CEPT_CWAS in collaboration with @Ichalkaranji_MC, organized a Rangoli Competition on Water Conservation.

Over 60 participants from across the city took part in the competition, creating colourful and creative Rangoli designs highlighting the importance of water conservation.

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Participants also shared good practices and highlighted the importance of collective action and knowledge sharing to strengthen water security in cities.
#WaterSecure #NonReveneueWater

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CWAS, with support from Empowerment Foundation and @dasra, organised a roundtable on Making Cities Water-Secure in Pune, bringing together experts from 20 organisations to discuss urban water security, groundwater monitoring, reducing NRW, wastewater reuse & evidencebased policy.

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With drought declared in 265 talukas of Maharashtra, the session brought together over 200 ULB administrators to discuss practical measures for strengthening urban water security.
@maha_dma
#WaterScarcity #Drought #ElNiño

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CWAS, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Chief Officers Association, conducted a session on Managing Urban Heat, El Niño, Drought & Water Scarcity: Short-Term and Long-Term Actions for Urban Local Bodies for Chief Officers and Municipal Commissioners across Maharashtra.

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The Government of India’s #UrbanChallengeFund highlights the role of PPPs in mobilising resources for urban development. However, global experience shows that large-scale, city-wide water supply concessions can face challenges.

Read our paper - https://t.co/ztTZvmmRYN

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The @Ichalkaranji_MC leadership team visited BWSSB’s Rainwater Harvesting Theme Park in Bengaluru on 9 October 2026, with facilitation by @CEPT_CWAS.

Our thanks to Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and its knowledge partner, KSCST, for sharing their experience.

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The online training programme on Used Water Management: Planning, Technology, DPR Preparation & Sustainable O&M was organised by the @RcuesL

CWAS team delivered a session for Used Water Management for executive officers, nodal officers and engineers from ULBs across UP.
#WASH

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During the session, he highlighted the need to shift from capital financing to life-cycle financing for sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems, drawing on India’s experiences with Urban Climate Funds and Public-Private Partnership models.

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The IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition 2026, organised by the International Water Association (IWA), was held from 4–8 October 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Aasim Mansuri participated as a panellist in the plenary session, Water for People: Beyond the High-Level Summit.
@IWAHQ

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Over 1000 sanitation workers, 150 waste collection truck drivers and helpers, along with 50 school teachers and 100 Anganwadi workers, were trained on their roles and responsibilities for effective SWM, source segregation, safe handling of waste and improved sanitation practices.

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@BhavnagarMuni, in collaboration with @CEPT_CWAS conducted a series of training programmes on the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and Swachh Gujarat - 100 Days campaign.

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The programme explored practical pathways towards climate-resilient water and sanitation. Saubiya Sareshwala from the CWAS team delivered a presentation on Mitigation, Adaptation and Financing Strategies for Climate-Resilient WASH.

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The @RcuesL, in collaboration with the @NIUA_India, organised a two-day training programme on Sustainable & Resilient Urban WASH, bringing together 28 urban practitioners from Uttar Pradesh, including Assistant/Junior Engineers, Executive Officers and administrative staff.

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@gatesfoundation @GatesIndia @ViegaLLC @fpcept

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Deadline is approaching - submit your Abstract today!

The conclave will be held during February 12th–13th 2027 in Ahmedabad, India and will leverage cross-learning across countries and regions.

Register Now and Submit your Abstract today:
https://t.co/QrtOpRJKpK

#gsac2027

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🌏 Join us tomorrow at the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition 2026 for a discussion on Water for People: Beyond the High-Level Summit.

Aasim Mansuri will be participating in the session as a panellist.

📅 8 Oct 2026 | 9:00–9:45 AM (GMT+1)
📍 Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, UK