IFAT India

To promote Dutch water expertise in this promising market, the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) collaborates with the Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mumbai, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) for the organisation of a Netherlands Pavilion and a 2,5 day programme that includes stage opportunities, onsite matchmaking, and a network reception.

The event will be followed by a trip coordinated by RVO and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management to Delhi, where participants will visit the future India–Netherlands International Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Water, hosted at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and developed in cooperation with the National Mission Clean Ganga. While the official opening will take place at a later stage. This visit offers an opportunity for the Dutch organisations to meet local stakeholders, exchange ideas, and contribute to the Centre’s further development.

Dutch water and waste expertise 

This year, sixteen leading Dutch organisations – including companies, NGOs, and a knowledge institute – will present their innovative solutions in water and solid waste management at IFAT India 2025. The Netherlands Pavilion will showcase Dutch expertise and serve as a meeting point for professionals, policymakers, and technology providers from both countries.

Located in Hall 01, Booth K031, the Netherlands Pavilion will feature the following participating organisations:

• Quavac India Pvt Ltd
• Paques Environment Technology
• IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
• HaskoningDHV
• SusbDE
• Truesteel Group / Machinefabriek Emmen B.V.
• Keva SusBDe Biotech Pvt Ltd
• Waste Treatment Technologie
• Drycake BV
• FINISH Mondial Foundation
• Waste.nl / FINILOOP
• Solidaridad

In addition, NX Filtration, Colsen, Klaren, and ISWA will have their own booths at the trade fair.

Visitors are warmly invited to visit the Netherlands Pavilion to meet the Dutch participants and learn more about their work in sustainable and practical approaches to water and waste management.

About the India–Netherlands International Centre of Excellence on Water

Following the event, RVO and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management will coordinate a visit to Delhi, where participants will explore the future India–Netherlands International Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Water, hosted at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and developed in cooperation with the National Mission Clean Ganga (NMCG).

Although the official opening will take place at a later date, this visit offers a valuable opportunity to engage with local stakeholders and contribute to the Centre’s development. The India–Netherlands International Centre of Excellence on Water is being developed in collaboration with the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Delhi), under the Strategic Water Partnership between India and the Netherlands. The CoE is being launched with a flying start thanks to an ongoing programme of projects, training, and events, and it has a ten-year vision supported financially by the NMCG. The Dutch contribution lies in providing water expertise from various government programmes in cooperation with the Dutch Diamond.

The official opening by the Minister of Infrastructure & Water Management and his Indian counterpart will take place on 29 October at the physical centre on the IIT Delhi campus, featuring an exhibition of Dutch water solutions in water management and water technology.

Opportunities for the Dutch water sector

India is a growing market for environmental technologies. Initiatives such as the government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan (Clean India Mission) have increased demand for effective solutions in sanitation, wastewater management, and resource recovery.  The strong policy focus on this country-wide campaign has led to active contributions from companies, institutions and civil society. The Dutch water sector, with its integrated and practical approach, can contribute valuable expertise in these areas.