The CLIMAFIX Summit is India’s largest climate startup summit, organized by EAI & Energy Consortium – IIT Madras. Chollin Selvan of E Sandhai shares his thoughts on Water Sustainability at CLIMAFIX Summit 2022, Nov 22, 2022, at the IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai.
The session was moderated by Mridula Ramesh, Chennai Angels
Other panel participants were:
Chandrasekaran J – Watsan Envirotech – Provide electricity-free water purifiers and rapid toilet solutions, all without traditional materials. (Watch their presentation – here)
Jessy DCruz – KarioT – Smart Water Revolution for economical & sustainable living (Watch their presentation – here)
Mallesh T M – CultYvate – Enhance agriculture productivity for marginal farmers (Watch their presentation – here)
Rajat Kabra – Uniwater Solutions – Smarter solutions for your water problems (Watch their presentation – here)
Vibha Tripathi – Boon (formerly Swajal) (Watch their presentation – here)
In a world where climate change looms large, one company stands at the forefront of sustainable water management. Rajat Kabra, representing UniWater Solutions, shed light on India’s vulnerability to climate change and the urgent need for transformative action.
India’s Climate Vulnerability:
Rajat highlighted India’s precarious position as the most vulnerable country to climate change. With the 1.5-degree window evaporating years ago and the 2.5-degree mark becoming increasingly elusive, the time for action is now.
UniWater’s Mission:
Under the leadership of Rajat Kabra, UniWater Solutions is on a mission to revolutionize water management. He outlined UniWater’s commitment to providing water as a service, emphasizing the importance of affordability, after-sale service, and tailored solutions.
Integrated Water Solutions:
UniWater Solutions doesn’t just offer water treatment; they provide integrated water solutions. By merging water treatment and analytics, they offer proactive services tailored to each customer’s needs. Their approach ensures not only clean water but also efficient consumption management.
Capturing the Market:
With a keen eye on the market, UniWater Solutions aims to capture a significant portion of India’s water and wastewater market, which amounts to billions annually. Their business model focuses on assessing water needs, proposing rates based on consumption, and ensuring a rapid return on investment.
Expanding Horizons:
UniWater Solutions doesn’t stop at conventional water treatment. Their vision extends to Zero Water Footprint services and centralized water treatment facilities in industrial areas. By innovating and adapting, they’re ready to lead the charge toward sustainable water management.
In the face of climate change and growing water scarcity, UniWater Solutions and Rajat Kabra offer a source of hope. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric solutions heralds a brighter future for water management, not just in India but globally.