- This collaboration represents a significant step toward the shared vision of these institutions to foster cooperation and innovation in the critical mission of ensuring sustainable access to clean water throughout India
Plaksha University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) and its International Centre for Clean Water (ICCW) to establish the Centre for Water Security (CWS). This collaboration represents a significant step toward the shared vision of these institutions to foster cooperation and innovation in the critical mission of ensuring sustainable access to clean water throughout India. The partnership is poised to reshape the academic landscape in this vital area.
Water scarcity has wide-ranging implications in various sectors, including food, health and energy. Plaksha’s Centre for Water Security (CWS) aims to undertake interdisciplinary research in areas related to sustainability, such as wastewater treatment employing techniques like algae-based remediation, sensors, hydro informatics, epidemiology and green energy. The initial focus will encompass groundwater, domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater, with a strong emphasis on the circular water economy. The university campus will serve as a testing ground for real-time monitoring of water quality, wastewater treatment and resource recovery. The centre will also concentrate on educational outreach and raising awareness about water security.
Prof T Pradeep, Institute Professor and Deepak Parekh Institute Chair Professor at the IIT Madras and Professor-in-Charge of ICCW, underscored the transformative potential of this partnership. He emphasised that the convergence of these esteemed institutions will catalyse innovation and accelerate progress toward addressing some of the world’s most pressing water challenges.
Dr Malini Balakrishnan, Director of the Centre for Water Security at Plaksha University, expressed the power of this alliance in advancing water security and sustainability. She highlighted the potential to channel the collective expertise of both institutions into impactful actions to address current and emerging global water challenges, ultimately leading to a more resilient and water-secure future.
