Indian Water Works Association · Ranchi Centre
59TH ANNUAL
CONVENTION
22–24 January 2027
BIT Mesra Campus · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In Association With
BIT Mesra, Ranchi
01 — About
Indian Water Works Association
Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) is a voluntary professional organization comprising experts associated with water supply for domestic, industrial, and agricultural uses, as well as wastewater treatment and disposal. The Association focuses on the entire water cycle, addressing environmental, social, institutional, and financial aspects of water management.
Established in 1968 and headquartered in Mumbai, IWWA has grown into a national network with 39 centres across India and a membership of nearly 14,000 professionals in India and abroad.
39
Centres
14K+
Members
1968
Founded
02 — Venue
The convention venue, BIT Mesra campus, is located about 10 km from Ranchi and spans 780 acres of greenery. Its renowned B.P. Birla Auditorium, with a seating capacity of 2,500, provides an excellent setting for this national event.
Jharkhand, known as the Mineral Heart of India, is famous for its rich mineral reserves, lush forests, and vibrant tribal culture. Key attractions include Baba Baidyanath Dham, scenic Netarhat, Patratu Dam, and magnificent waterfalls.
02A — Venue Gallery
Gallery
03 — Theme
Technical Sessions
"Smart Water Solutions through Innovation and AI for a Sustainable Future"
Smart and Digital Water Management
- —Smart metering, leak detection and NRW reduction
- —Digital twins, predictive modelling and automation
- —IoT sensors, GIS mapping and remote sensing
- —Real-time dashboards and decision-support systems
- —Cybersecurity and blockchain applications
Sustainable Urban & Rural Water Supply Systems
- —Jal Jeevan Mission innovations and achievements
- —Safe water supply in quality-affected regions
- —Centralised vs. decentralised chlorination
- —Community-managed systems (VWSC/GP)
- —Hydraulic design for rugged and hilly terrain
Water Safety in Remote, Tribal & Challenging Regions
- —Treatment of arsenic, fluoride, uranium and iron
- —Low-cost biosorbent-based solutions
- —Water security in tribal and remote areas
- —Pressure and distribution challenges
- —Last-mile supply innovations
Wastewater Treatment, Recycling & Reuse
- —Decentralised and modular STPs
- —Reuse for agriculture, landscaping and industry
- —Low-energy treatment technologies
- —Nutrient and resource recovery
Climate Change, Global Warming & Water Resilience
- —Impacts of temperature rise and rainfall variability
- —Aquifer recharge, spring rejuvenation and water security
- —Watershed and basin-level planning
- —Flood and drought mitigation
- —Nature-based climate solutions
Governance, Financing & Policy Frameworks
- —JJM governance and institutional strengthening
- —PPP models and performance-based contracting
- —Utility reforms and benchmarking
- —National and state water policies
Municipal Solid & Liquid Waste Management
- —Integrated solid and liquid waste management systems
- —AI and automation in waste segregation
- —Waste-to-wealth pathways
- —Scalable models for urban local bodies
Industrial Water & Wastewater Management
- —Water stewardship in mining, steel, power and industry
- —ZLD, recycling and process optimisation
- —Circular industrial water loops
- —Compliance and benchmarking
Mine-Pit Water – Assessment & Utilisation
- —Water-quality assessment and treatment
- —Domestic, agricultural and industrial use
- —AI-based monitoring and surveillance
- —Community supply models
- —Case studies from mining regions
Traditional Knowledge & Community-Based Water Management
- —Indigenous water-conservation practices
- —Social mobilisation and behaviour change
- —PRI/VWSC roles and governance
- —Integrating traditional knowledge with modern systems
Research, Capacity Building & Skill Development
- —Academia and research collaboration
- —Training modules for JJM and utilities
- —Skill development for operators and VWSC members
- —Industry–academia partnerships
Emerging Technologies & Future Innovations
- —AI, ML, robotics and automation
- —Next-generation sensors and cyber-physical systems
- —Start-ups, incubation and entrepreneurship
- —Future-ready water infrastructure
Emerging Pollutants – Monitoring & Treatment
- —Microplastics, PFAS, pharmaceuticals and chemicals
- —AI-enabled early-warning systems
- —Advanced oxidation, membrane and hybrid systems
- —Environmental risk assessment models
Circular Economy in Water & Wastewater Systems
- —Water reuse in urban, industrial and agricultural sectors
- —Nutrient recovery (NPK) and biosolid utilisation
- —Energy-positive treatment plants
- —Circular-economy business models
Water-Saving Fixtures & Demand Management
- —Low-flow fixtures, aerators and dual-flush systems
- —Water-efficient appliances
- —IoT-based consumption monitoring
- —Water-efficient building standards (LEED/GRIHA)
- —Demand-management and water budgeting
Integrated Water Efficiency, Circularity & Pollution Control
- —Combined efficiency, reuse and pollutant-removal strategies
- —Integration of green buildings, IoT and circular systems
- —Policy and financing frameworks
- —Successful integrated models across regions
Energy Efficiency in Water & Wastewater Treatment
- —Aeration and process optimisation
- —Energy audits for WTPs and STPs
- —Solar, biogas and renewable integration
- —AI-enabled energy optimisation
- —Global benchmarking of low-energy plants
Global Best Practices & International Case Studies
- —Water management models from global leaders
- —International reuse and desalination practices
- —NRW reduction and utility excellence
- —Transferable best practices for India
Advanced Water Treatment Technologies
- —RO, UF, NF and advanced membrane systems
- —Electrochemical, catalytic and hybrid technologies
- —Desalination innovations
- —AI-driven optimisation of treatment plants
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies
- —Tertiary and advanced treatment systems
- —MBR, MBBR, SBR optimisation
- —Ozonation, UV, AOP and activated carbon
- —Removal of microplastics and micropollutants
- —Industrial advanced-treatment solutions
Rainwater Harvesting & Aquifer Recharge
- —Urban and rural rainwater-harvesting systems
- —Recharge wells, shafts and percolation tanks
- —Managed aquifer recharge
- —Stormwater management
- —Successful recharge case studies
Important Dates for Authors
Submit papers via: 59iwwatechnicalpaper@gmail.com
Contact: Er. Ram Prawesh Singh — 7321863292 · Dr. N. N. Maurya — 9430692342
04 — Schedule
Tentative Schedule
Day 1
22 Jan 2027Day 2
23 Jan 2027Day 3
24 Jan 202705 — Layout Plan
Layout Plan of Exhibition Stalls
Stall Categories
Bank Account Details
Email: 59iwwatechnicalpaper@gmail.com
06 — Sponsorship
Sponsor Packages
Exhibition Stalls
and
Special Stalls — Block E (Size as mentioned)
Commercial Session
Souvenir Ads
Delegation Registration
07 — Committees
Organising Committees
Patrons
Organising Committee
Souvenir Committee
- Er. Shardendu Narain - 9431171291
- Er. Ram Pravesh Singh - 9431382970
- Dr. Arvind Lal - 9122937299
- Er. Ajay Yadav - 9431586270
- Dr Manish Kumar Pandey - 7388140147
- Er. Subhash Kumar Mishra - 8987606826
Food & Catering
- Er. Pramod Kumar - 9334343439
- Er. Arun Kumar - 7631150330
- Dr. Mani Mohan - 8340456125
- Dr. Nishi Srivastava - 7250483740
Accommodation
- Er. P. N. Singh - 9431094795
- Er. Umesh Kumar Singh - 9431105654
- Dr. Tanushree Bhattacharya – 7250483740
Stage Management
- Er. Pramod Kumar - 9334343439
- Dr. Kirti Avishek - 8294934737
- Dr. Satish Kumar - 9102858182
Account & Finance
- Er. K. K. Verma - 8809521345
- Er. Ramadhin Prasad - 9798764794
- Sri Ek Nath Sahay - 9431581231
Cultural Committee
- Dr. Kirti Abhishek - 8294934737
- Er. Narendra Singh - 9431483882
- Mr. Mrinal Pathak - 7677256764
Transport, Tour & Travel
- Er. Anil Kumar Jha - 9430302160
- Dr. Swagata Pyra - 9610895725
- Er. Damodar Pandey - 9934144957
Exhibition & Stall
- Er. K. K. Verma - 8809521345
- Dr. Narendra Yadav - 9279992943
- Sri Sanjeev Kumar - 7979940011
- Dr. Anand Prasad Sinha - 9835127919
Cultural Committee for Ladies
- Dr. Richa Sharma - 8102536588
- Er. Prabhu Shankar Ram - 9507970254
- Mrs. Purnima Mehta - 7488121724
Sponsor & Advertisement
- Er. Pramod Kumar - 9334343439
- Md. Reyaz Alam - 9431566935
- Er. Anil Kumar Jha - 9430302160
- Er. Sunil Kumar - 7782852739
- Er. Prabhu Shankar Ram- 9507970254
Registration Committee
- Er. Subham Upadhyay - 8839478173
- Er. Mohit Verma - 7903575785
- Dr. Mili Ghosh - 9431161249
- Mr. Apurva Ashish -7004604099
- Dr. Prabhjyot Kaur - 9430334455
Technical Committee
- Dr. Rajesh Gupta - 9431382970
- Dr. Ajai Singh - 9031450087
- Dr. N. N. Maurya - 9430692342
- Dr. B. K. Mishra - 9471191704
- Dr. Bhaskar Singh – 8292513945
- Dr. V. S. Rathore – 9431382641
- Dr. A. P. Krishna – 9931577628
- Dr. Prahlad Prasad - 9430103417
- Dr. Pankaj Roy - 9430103417
- Mr. Kumar Premchand - 9431370421
- Dr. Laxmi Saxena - 9998578288
Print & Media Committee
- Er. Anil Kumar Jha - 9430302160
- Dr. Kirti Abhishek - 8294934737
Venue & Logistic Committee
- Er. Narendra Yadav - 9279992943
- Er. Prabhat Kumar - 9430730884
- Dr. Shamana Anwar – 9431103880
- Er. Sumeshwar Mishra - 9279531699
08 — Accommodation
Hotels in Ranchi
09 — Tourism
Tourist Points Near Ranchi
Sun Temple
~40 kmHilltop temple near Bundu dedicated to the Sun God, noted for its chariot-shaped design.
Parasnath Jain Temple
~170 kmHoliest Jain pilgrimage site atop Parasnath Hill where many Tirthankaras attained salvation.
Patratu Valley
~40 kmScenic hill valley known for winding roads, lush green hills, and the Patratu Dam.
Dasam Falls
~40 kmSpectacular waterfall on the Kanchi River where water plunges from about 144 feet.
Hundru Falls
~45 kmOne of the highest waterfalls in Jharkhand, formed by the Subarnarekha River.
Deori Mandir
~60 kmRevered temple dedicated to Goddess Durga on the Ranchi–Tata highway.
Netarhat
~150 kmKnown as the 'Queen of Chotanagpur' — serene hill station with pine forests.
Vaidyanath Dham
~230 kmOne of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, an important pilgrimage center.
Rajarappa Temple
~70 kmPilgrimage site where Damodar and Bhairavi rivers meet, with Chhinnamasta Temple.
Organised By :
Indian Water Works Association
Head Quarter
MCGM Compound, Pipe Line Road,
Vakola, Santacruz East,
Mumbai 400054
Hosted By :
IWWA Ranchi Centre
B/405, Panchwati Elite,
Jora Talab Road, Bariatu,
Ranchi 834009
In Association With BIT MESRA Ranchi
Contact
EMAIL
iwwa59ranchicentre@gmail.com
ORGANISING CHAIRMAN
Mr. Umesh Mehta — 9431391265
ORGANISING SECRETARY-CUM-HONORARY SECRETARY
Er. Pramod Kumar — 9334343439
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