The Israeli Embassy in New Delhi, in collaboration with MASHAV, supported several agriculture and water events in India
Capacity building activities at IITM in collaboration with AMRUT mission
In 2024, the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under the AMRUT initiative, successfully conducted two capacity-building programs on urban water management. These programs aimed to equip senior Indian officials and water professionals with advanced knowledge and best practices in water conservation, management, and sustainability. Held in partnership with IIT Madras and ICCW, the courses focused on a ‘Train the Trainers’ model, ensuring long-term impact and knowledge dissemination and reaching out to decision makers.
A total of 115 officials participated across both courses, representing State Governments and Central Ministries, fostering a dedicated and skilled core group. The success of these programs reflects the growing Indo-Israeli cooperation in addressing urban water challenges through capacity building, technical expertise, and policy exchange.
Israel Country Session at India Water Week 2024
India Water Week (IWW), organized biennially by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, serves as a premier platform for global collaboration on water resource management. The 8th edition, held in September 2024, brought together decision-makers, policymakers, researchers, experts, and industry leaders to discuss the theme “Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management.” Recognizing Israel’s global leadership in water innovation, the country was invited to host the Israel Country Forum during the event.
Chaired by the Israeli Ambassador to India, alongside the Water and Trade Attaché, the forum showcased cutting-edge solutions from four leading Israeli companies, highlighting advanced technologies and best practices in water sustainability. Israel’s active participation reinforced its commitment to strengthening Indo-Israeli collaboration in water management and fostering innovative solutions for shared challenges.
Water Innovate – Shaping the Sustainable Future of Water through AI
Tie Chandigarh and Haryana Government, in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in India, organized ‘Water Innovate – Shaping the Sustainable Future of Water through AI’, a competition to foster AI-driven solutions in water circularity. Ten startups from Israel and India participated, tasked with designing AI-powered solutions to optimize water distribution and reduce waste in small-scale agricultural areas while considering crop needs and local climate conditions.
Following the event launch, five mentoring sessions were conducted by Indian and Israeli experts. The top three startups will now present their solutions with a focus on Haryana, paving the way for pilot projects and reinforcing Indo-Israeli collaboration in sustainable water management.
- Kick off at the Indo-Israeli Center of Excellence together with the MIDH and the States, we start the process of upgrading the infrastructure and the technology, including professional team with permanent experts. The Centers of Excellence activities will support PM Modi’s vision for Vikasit Bharat 2047
- Capacity building hands on staff-training in Centers of Excellence: towards Sustainable Agriculture, Including: Vegetables Cultivation in Soilless Medium, Integrated Pest Management, Regenerative Agricultural
