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NIH–NERC organized a webinar on "Open Call for Startups and MSMEs" on 7 July 2026, attended by 17 startups and MSMEs from the North Eastern Region. Dr. Swapnali Barman, Scientist 'D', introduced the initiative and explained the submission guidelines for proposals. Dr. W.R. Singh, Scientist 'C', gave a live demonstration of the open calls website. Dr. Nitesh Patidar, Scientist 'C', assisted in answering a few queries raised by the participants. The webinar concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. S.K. Sharma, Scientist 'D'.
#NIHNERC #Startups #MSMEs #NorthEastIndia #OpenCall2026 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Webinar #GovernmentInitiatives #NERStartups

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National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Hard Rock Regional Centre (HRRC), Belagavi, successfully organized a webinar on the "Open Call for Startups & MSMEs to Develop Innovative Products, Prototypes, and Scalable Solutions for a Sustainable and Water-Secure Future," an initiative launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, on 07 July 2026 at 11:00 AM.
The webinar witnessed enthusiastic participation from 42 representatives of startups and MSMEs from across the region. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. B. Venkatesh, Scientist-G and Head, Hard Rock Regional Centre, Belagavi. A detailed introduction to the Open Call initiative was delivered by Mrs. Sushamita Wadde, Scientist-B, who provided a comprehensive overview of the initiative, its objectives, vision, thematic areas, focus areas, and the opportunities available for startups and MSMEs under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The technical session and live demonstration of the Open Call portal were conducted by Dr. Jyoti Patil,Scientist E . Dr. M. K. Sharma, Scientist-G, and Dr. B. Venkatesh, Scientist-G & Head, Hard Rock Regional Centre (HRRC), Belagavi, led an interactive Question & Answer session, addressing participants' queries on the Open Call initiative.
The webinar concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. B. Venkatesh, Scientist-G and Head, Hard Rock Regional Centre, Belagavi,

#MinistryOfJalShakti #NIHBelagavi #WaterSecurity #Startups #MSMEs #SustainableFuture #Innovation #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #CleanWaterTech

[National Institute of Hydrology @NIH_Hydrology]

WHRC, NIH Jammu, J&K successfully organized a webinar on “Open Call for Startups and MSMEs” on 7 July 2026 at 3:00 PM. The webinar saw active participation from 35 Startups and MSMEs.
During the webinar, Dr. Riyaz Mir, Scientist-In-Charge, introduced the initiative and gave a brief overview of the open call and the opportunities available under it. Dr. Ishan Sharma, Scientist-B, WHRC Jammu, explained the objectives and importance of the call in detail. He also gave a live demonstration of the Open Calls portal and clearly explained the application process and submission guidelines.
Dr. Nitish Patidar, Scientist-C from NIH Headquarters, highlighted the eligibility criteria and encouraged participants to submit innovative proposals. He also responded to queries raised by the participants and addressed general concerns related to the call.
The webinar concluded with a vote of thanks by Er. Chandra Prakash, Scientist B, WHRC, Jammu.

#Startups #MSMEs #Innovation #WHRCJammu #NIHHeadquarters #Entrepreneurship #HydrologyInnovation #OpenCall2026 #TechStartups #SkillIndia

[National Institute of Hydrology @NIH_Hydrology]

CFMS, NIH Patna has successfully organized a webinar on "Open Call for Startups and MSMEs" on 7 July 2026 at 3:00 pm, which witnessed the participation of 18 Startups and MSMEs from the jurisdiction of NIH Patna.
During the webinar, Shri Shubham Shaurabh, Scientist 'C', introduced the initiative and provided a detailed overview of the proposal submission process. He also demonstrated the features of the Open Calls portal through a live demonstration, explaining the submission guidelines and application procedure.
Further, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Scientist 'G', briefly highlighted the significance of the initiative, its objectives and the eligibility criteria for the proposal call and encouraged participants to submit innovative proposals.

#Startups #MSMEs #Innovation #NIHPatna #Entrepreneurship #TechInflow #OpenCall2026 #BusinessGrowth #ScientificInnovation

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National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), North Western Regional Centre (NWRC), Jodhpur, successfully organized a webinar on the "Open Call for Startups & MSMEs to Develop Innovative Products, Prototypes, and Scalable Solutions for a Sustainable and Water-Secure Future," an initiative launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, on 04 July 2026 at 11:00 AM. The webinar witnessed enthusiastic participation from 42 representatives of startups and MSMEs across the north-western states of India.
During the webinar, Dr. M.K. Sharma, Scientist-G, and Dr. S. Nema, Scientist-C & In-charge, NWRC, provided an overview of the Open Call initiative, highlighting its scope and opportunities for startups and MSMEs. The technical session and live demonstration of the Open Call portal were conducted by Mr. Dilip Barman, Scientist-B, and Mr. Akshay V. Dahiwale, Scientist-B, covering the thematic areas, focus areas, eligibility criteria, registration process, required documentation, and the latest updates on the Open Call.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, followed by a vote of thanks by Mr. Sudesh Singh Choudhary, Scientist-B, thanked all scientists and participants for their active engagement and valuable participation.
#WaterSecureFuture
#JalShaktiInnovates

#AquaPreneurs
#WaterTech2026

#HydroStartups

#NIHJodhpur

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Webinar on Call for Proposals for Startups & MSMEs
Hosted by VC Room NIH Roorkee

https://t.co/2WrjNyqsbu
Thursday, July 9, 2026 11:00 AM | 3 hours | (UTC+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi
Meeting number: 2511 131 6970
Password: 123456

Join by video system
Dial [email protected]
You can also dial 210.4.202.4 and enter your meeting number.

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Access code: 251 113 16970

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📢 OPEN CALL FOR STARTUPS & MSMEs | Webinar Invitation

Are you a Startup or MSME working on innovative solutions in the water sector?

Join our informative webinar to learn about the Open Call under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, implemented by the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee. Explore how your innovative products, prototypes, and scalable technologies can contribute to India's water security mission.

📅 Date: 07 July 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
💻 Platform: Cisco Webex
🆔 Meeting Number: 2519 139 5995
🔐 Password: 2563

Organized by: Hard Rock Regional Centre, Belagavi

🔗 Join the Webinar:
https://t.co/VW6OIjQdVh

Don't miss this opportunity to understand the objectives, eligibility, focus areas, and application process for this exciting initiative.

#MinistryOfJalShakti #NationalInstituteOfHydrology #NIH #NationalWaterMission #StartupIndia #MSME #Innovation #WaterSecurity #Sustainability #Hydrology #WaterTechnology

[National Institute of Hydrology @NIH_Hydrology]

🔔 Webinar Alert: Open Call for Startups & MSMEs

Open Call for the Development of Innovative Products, Prototypes, and Scalable Solutions for Water

Hosted by CFMS, NIH Patna
📅 Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM IST
📍 Venue: CFMS, NIH Patna
💻 Mode: Google Meet
🔗 Link: https://t.co/D49ZMDzhOd

What you'll learn:
▫️ Overview of the Open Call and eligible focus areas
▫️ Grant-in-Aid support available for selected proposals
▫️ Step-by-step guidance on the proposal submission process
▫️ Live Q&A with the NIH Patna team

Startups, MSMEs, and incubation centres working on water-sector solutions - this is your chance to get clarity straight from the source before you submit.
More on the Open Call: https://t.co/hFXwokKoGU

#OpenCallForStartups #NIHPatna #BharatWIN #WaterInnovation #Startups #MSME #JalShakti

[National Institute of Hydrology @NIH_Hydrology]

Building a water solution for the North East? This webinar is for you. 🌿💧

Q: What is this Open Call about?
A: An initiative by the Ministry of Jal Shakti offering Grant-in-Aid support to startups and MSMEs developing scalable water-sector solutions — with this session focused specifically on the North Eastern Region.

Q: Who should attend?
A: Startups, MSMEs, and incubation centres from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura working on water innovation.

Q: When and where?
A: 📅 Tuesday, 7 July 2026 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Asia/Kolkata)
🎥 Google Meet: https://t.co/BAZnp04IWq

Q: What will be covered?
A: Eligibility, funding support, and a walkthrough of the proposal submission process — hosted by NIH Guwahati.

If you know an innovator in the North East working on water challenges, forward this to them. This could be the support their idea needs. 🌊

#OpenCallForStartups #NIHGuwahati #NortheastIndia #WaterTech #Startups #MSME #BharatWIN #JalShakti

[National Institute of Hydrology @NIH_Hydrology]

💧 Every big idea in water management starts with someone willing to build it.

If that's you - a startup founder, an MSME innovator, or part of an incubation centre working on water solutions - here's your next step.

NIH Jammu is hosting a webinar tomorrow on the Call for Proposals for Startups & MSMEs. Come learn how to turn your water-tech idea into a funded proposal under the Ministry of Jal Shakti's Open Call.

🗓️ Tuesday, 7 July 2026
🕒 3:00 PM IST (2 hours) — Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
Join by Webex:
🔗 https://t.co/90eCytQkYO
🔢 Meeting number: 2514 940 6143
🔑 Password: 123456

Bring your questions - this is your direct line to the people running the proposal process.

#BharatWIN #JalShakti #NIHJammu #Startups #MSME #WaterInnovation #OpenCall

[National Institute of Hydrology @NIH_Hydrology]

🌊 Calling Water-Tech Innovators: Startups, MSMEs & Incubation Centres!

The Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India) has opened its "Open Call for Startups & MSMEs" — inviting innovative solutions across rainwater harvesting, decentralized wastewater treatment, flood early-warning systems, smart water grids, precision irrigation, and more.

Selected high-impact proposals receive Grant-in-Aid support.

Want to understand the opportunity and see exactly how to submit a winning proposal? Join our webinar 👇

📅 Date: 4 July 2026 (Saturday)
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM IST
💻 Platform: Webex
🔗 Join here: https://t.co/qNf6ssqnx9

What we'll cover:
✅ Overview of the Open Call & focus areas
✅ Eligibility & funding support
✅ Live walkthrough of the proposal submission portal
✅ Q&A with the National Institute of Hydrology team
📌 Proposal deadline: 31 July 2026, 23:59 IST

🌐 Details: https://t.co/hFXwokKoGU

Know a founder or MSME working on water-tech?

Tag them, share this post, and let's build India's water innovation ecosystem together. 💧
Organized by National Institute of Hydrology – North Western Regional Centre, Jodhpur

#BharatWIN #JalShakti #WaterInnovation #Startups #MSME #WaterTech #OpenCall #Webinar #GovtOfIndia

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RCC meeting of Deltaic Regional Centre, NIH, Kakinada has been conducted on 29.06.2026 at Kakinada through hybrid mode. The Director, NIH, chaired the 35th RCC Meeting. Members from various Central and State departments, research and academic institutions such as CWC-Hyderabad, CGWB-Visakhapatnam, NIOT, NRSC, NGRI, IIT Chennai, Anna University Chennai, APSGWD, AP State Irrigation Dept, Kakinada Municipal Coorporation, Rajahmahendravaram Municipal Corporation and JNTU Kakinada. The progress of ongoing studies and proposed studies were delivered by the Scientists of RC Kakinada. The regional water resources challenges were thoroughly discussed by the members. A total of 37 members and invitees were attended the meeting.

The meeting emphasized collaborative research with Central and State agencies related to coastal area studies.

#WaterResources #CoastalResearch #Hydrology #SustainableWater #ScientificCollaboration #NIHKakinada #NIHRoorkee
#WaterSecurity #CoastalStudies #EcoHydrology #GovtResearch

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Contributing to Scientific Dialogue on Climate Resilience and Sustainable Water Resources Management

Dr. Vishal Singh, Scientist-D, delivered a keynote address at the inaugural International Conference on Climate and Disaster Resilient Himalayas (ICCDRH 2026), hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi.

His keynote lecture, entitled "Hydro-Climate Linkages and Cryosphere Dynamics in the Himalaya," examined the evolving behavior of Himalayan snow and glaciers, their direct impact on downstream meltwater regimes, and the escalating challenges confronting water security and disaster resilience amid global climate variations.

The conference served as a premier forum for professional exchange among researchers, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to advancing climate resilience strategies across the Himalayan region.

#ClimateResilience
#WaterResourcesManagement
#HimalayanEcosystem
#CryosphereDynamics
#IITMandi
#ClimateAction
#Sustainability
#ScientificResearch
#NIHRoorkee

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संसदीय राजभाषा समिति की द्वितीय उपसमिति द्वारा दिनांक 22.06.2026 को राष्ट्रीय जलविज्ञान संस्थान का निरीक्षण किया गया। माननीय उपसमिति द्वारा निरीक्षण के दौरान संस्थान के कामकाज में राजभाषा हिंदी के प्रयोग एवं उसके कार्यान्वयन की स्थिति संतोषजनक पाई गई।

निरीक्षण के दौरान मंत्रालय के प्रतिनिधि के रूप में श्री जैगम अली खाँ, भा.रे.ले.से., संयुक्त सचिव, जल शक्ति मंत्रालय, उपस्थित थे। संस्थान का प्रतिनिधित्व संस्थान के निदेशक, डॉ. वाई. आर. एस. राव द्वारा किया गया।

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The DoWR, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti, has launched Open Call for Startups & MSMEs for the development of innovative products/prototypes/scalable solutions for water. The selected high-impact proposals will receive Grant-in-Aid support from the DoWR, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The details are available at https://t.co/6YWasU4epB

The Startups, MSMEs and Incubation Centres are invited to participate in the following webinar and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

https://t.co/QwtevSuXNT

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The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, successfully organized a two-day Yoga Camp on June 20–21, 2026, to promote the importance of health, wellness, and mindfulness among participants.

During the event, Dr. Y.R.S. Rao, Director, NIH, emphasized the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life for maintaining physical fitness, mental well-being, and a balanced lifestyle.

#YogaForWellness #NIHRoorkee #HealthyLifestyle #YogaInDailyLife #Wellness #InternationalYoga

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Urban Storm Water Flood Management Study of Kakinada smart city, Andhra Pradesh wins SKOCH-2026 Award.

This study is undertaken by the Deltaic Regional Cntre, National Institute of Hydrology, Kakinada for which funds are provided by the Ministry of Jal Shakti Govt., of India. This study was refered by KMC, KAKINADA. The project focused on developing scientific and sustainable solutions for urban stormwater drainage and flood management, contributing to enhanced urban resilience and water-resource planning.

The award-winning study was undertaken by the following team:
• Dr. Y. R. Satyaji Rao, Director, NIH, Roorkee as Mentor
• R. Venkata Ramana – Principal Investigator (PI)
• Dr. V. S. Jeyakanthan – Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
• Dr. Y. Siva Prasad – Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI).

The work aligns with national efforts to strengthen urban infrastructure resilience and improve flood preparedness in rapidly growing cities. The Deltaic Regional Centre , National Institute of Hydrology has been actively engaged in stormwater flood management and urban hydrological studies in coastal and urban environments. This achievement reflects the dedication, scientific excellence, and collaborative efforts of the research team.

#SKOCHAwards #SmartCities #FloodManagement #InnovationInWater #UrbanResilience #ClimateResilientCities #JalShakti #Hydrology #kakinadasmartcity #NationalInstituteOfHydrology #NIHRoorkee #MinistryOfJalShakti #GovtOfIndia #KakinadaMunicipalCorporation #DeltaicRegionalCentre #MakeInIndia

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In a heartfelt tribute to mothers and a commitment to environmental sustainability, the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee organized a plantation drive under the nationwide campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" at Jal Vihar Colony. Dr. Gopal Krishan, Scientist E, coordinated the campaign.

The plantation drive was initiated by the NIH Director, Dr. YRS Rao, in the presence of scientists (Dr. PC Nayak, Dr. Manish Nema, Dr. Ravinder Kale, Dr. Sumant Kumar, Dr. Rajesh Singh, Dr. Ashiwini Ranade), the Senior Administrative Officer, and staff members of the Institute. The event reflected the collective resolve of the NIH family to contribute to a greener, healthier environment while honoring the invaluable role of mothers in our lives.

Each sapling planted today symbolizes care, nurturing, and a pledge to protect nature for future generations.

"Plant a tree in your mother's name, nurture it with love, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come." 🌿💚

#EkPedMaaKeNaam #NIHRoorkee #PlantationDrive #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenInitiative #SaveEnvironment #JalViharColony #HydrologyForNature #GreenFuture