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 already offers a unique opportunity to meet local stakeholders, exchange ideas, and contribute input to the Centre’s development.

About IFAT India

IFAT India consists of a trade fair focusing on new technology, knowledge and practical applications for the entire water and waste cycle. The event also includes a comprehensive conference programme, where industry experts exchange insights on current environmental issues and trends.

IFAT India brings together policymakers from local and regional governments, utility managers and operators, technology manufacturers, consulting engineers and researchers from knowledge institutions. In 2024, IFAT India celebrated its 11th edition with over 400 exhibiting companies and six international pavilions, including a Netherlands Pavilion. The trade show attracted some 17,000 visitors over three days. 

About the India–Netherlands International Centre of Excellence on Water

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 developing into a promising market for environmental technologies. The Indian Government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan (Clean India Mission) is one of the key drivers for the growth of the water sector in India. The strong policy focus on this country-wide campaign has led to active contributions from companies, institutions and civil society.

To promote Dutch water expertise at IFAT India, NWP intends to organise a 2,5 day programme focused on facilitating Dutch participants to gain insights into local and regional needs; positioning the knowledge and expertise of the Dutch water sector on the Indian market; and, establishing concrete connections with local and regional stakeholders.

Participation in the collective programme costs € 2,000.- (ex. VAT). For NGOs, we offer a special rate of €500 (ex. VAT). The collective programme includes:

• Representation of the Dutch Water Sector in the event
• A sleek mini-booth at the Netherlands Pavilion to showcase your company
• Stage opportunities
• Network reception
• Collective matchmaking
• On-site guidance

Programme (draft)

Day 1 – Policy & kick-off

• Policy-level meetings with MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change), MoHUA (Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs), NITI Aayog (tentative: Ministry of Jal Shakti)
• Welcome dinner and delegation kick-off meeting

Day 2 – IFAT & sector dialogues

• Opening of the Netherlands Pavilion
• Attend the IFAT inaugural ceremony
• Roundtable with MoHUA
• Launch of reports and informal sector training programme

Day 3 – Utilities, waste & thought leadership

• High-level meetings with water utilities and waste-management companies
• Speaking opportunity: Blue Stage – Water (Technical Session)
• Speaking opportunity: Orange Stage – Waste Management (Technical Session)
• Networking reception

Day 4 – Full Programme for the Centre of Excellence visit

• Site visit to the future India–Netherlands International Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Water
• High-level meetings and roundtable discussions with local stakeholders
• Exchange of ideas and contribute input to the Centre’s development
• Networking dinner

Participation in the Netherlands Pavilion at IFAT India 2025 is open to maximum 3 persons per organisation. Please contact us if you wish to participate with more than 3 persons, additional costs may apply.

The participation package includes collective stand design and stand construction of the Netherlands Pavilion, as well as on-site stand management and support. The cost for travel and stay, local transport, and potential site visits are at your own expense.

Be part of the Dutch delegation

Dutch water organisations interested in joining the collective Netherlands Pavilion at IFAT India are invited to register using the form below. Please confirm your participation no later than 18 September.

For questions, contact Mirjam van Buchem, NWP Project Manager Events, at m.vanbuchem@nwp.nl.