Indian Plumbing Association is hosting the 31st Indian Plumbing Conference (31st IPC) from 13th to 15th November 2025 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (Milan Mela), Kolkata, where they would be bringing in together key stakeholders from India’s water, infrastructure and construction sectors to address one of the most critical challenges of our time - Sustainable Smart Water Management. The conference will be focussing on innovative and actionable approaches to tackle India’s escalating water stress, particularly in the context of rapid urbanization and infrastructure expansion.
The conference will be deliberating on topics such as real-time water monitoring through AI and IoT, innovations in wastewater treatment and water circularity, road to water-neutral buildings and plumbing design challenges in high-rise structures. These sessions would be led by renowned experts, senior policymakers, and industry leaders who would be sharing policy insights and technical solutions. The main emphasis of the deliberations would relate to “Sustainable Smart water management”, on the theme of the conference, to achieve the objectives of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT 2.0, ensuring long-term water security, enhancing urban resilience and contributing meaningfully to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Indian Plumbing Conference is coming back to Kolkata after 9 years and will be inaugurated by Firhad Hakim, Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs and Housing, Govt. Of West Bengal.
Aniruddha Roychoudhury, acclaimed Indian film director, unveiled the Mascot for the Conference, in the presence of Gurmit Singh Arora, National President along with Chandra Shekhar Gupta, National Vice President, Minesh Shah, National Hon. Secretary, Abhay Pasari, IPA Kolkata Chapter Chairman and Pradeep Chakravarti, IPA Kolkata Chapter Vice Chairman, were present for the occasion.
The 31st IPC promises to be a landmark event for professionals shaping India’s urban landscape - including real estate developers, architects, engineers, policymakers, sustainability advocates, and infrastructure consultants. With its convergence of innovation, policy, and implementation, the conference redefined the roadmap for smart plumbing and sustainable water management in India. A concurrent exhibition will also be showcasing modern technologies of water, sanitation and plumbing products by spreading over 5500 sqm with 75+ exhibitors and 50+ experts.
Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) is India’s premier national body dedicated to elevating water, sanitation and plumbing planning, executing and practicing in promoting efficiency, fostering innovation, and championing sustainability. With 28 Chapters across India and a legacy of organizing the very many programmes since 2003, IPA continues to be the driving force behind India's water, sanitation and plumbing excellence.