Water management
Strategic resource, territorial resilience and France-India cooperation
A Critical Resource at the Heart of Economic and Social Balance
Water management has become one of the major challenges of the 21st century. As a vital resource, a driver of economic development, and a factor of social stability, water is now under increasing pressure due to climate change, population growth, urbanisation, and industrial and agricultural uses.
Securing access to water, ensuring its sustainable management, and protecting aquatic ecosystems have become strategic priorities for governments, territories, and businesses alike.
Vision 2025–2030: Efficiency, Innovation, and Resilience
Between 2025 and 2030, water management will be structured around several key priorities:
-
optimisation of resource use and reduction of losses,
-
modernisation of water infrastructure,
-
reuse and recycling of water,
-
integration of digital technologies for smart water management,
-
adaptation of water systems to the impacts of climate change.
The objective is to build water management systems that are more efficient, more resilient, and more intelligent.
France-India Analysis
France
France has recognised expertise in water management, based on:
-
leading operators and engineering capabilities,
-
extensive experience in network management, water treatment, and sanitation,
-
well-structured regulatory and institutional frameworks,
-
an integrated approach bringing together local authorities, industry, and environmental stakeholders.
France is a key player in the design of sustainable and high-performance solutions for territories.
India
India faces major water-related challenges:
-
increasing water stress in many regions,
-
significant needs in infrastructure and water treatment,
-
strong dependence of agriculture on water resources,
-
national prioritisation of water management as a development issue.
The country represents a key environment for the large-scale deployment of innovative water solutions.
+1000 billion
(in USD) investments needed in water infrastructure by 2030
40 %
proportion of the world's population affected by water stress
Top 5
Global: France's position in water engineering
70 %
share of fresh water used by agriculture, particularly in India
Common strategic challenges
-
securing access to drinking water,
-
sustainable and equitable management of water resources,
-
adaptation to climate change,
-
modernisation of networks and reduction of losses,
-
public–private cooperation and technological innovation.
-
-
Water management is a cross-cutting lever, impacting agriculture, energy, cities, health, and industry.
-
-
A Structuring Pillar of the France–India Corridor
-
-
France–India cooperation in water management opens up concrete opportunities in:
-
-
water treatment and reuse,
-
urban and rural water infrastructure,
-
smart water and intelligent network management,
-
protection of water resources and river basins,
-
training and skills transfer.
-
-
FIBC Perspective and Positioning
-
-
The platform adopts a strategic and structured approach to France–India water management by:
-
-
facilitating dialogue between public authorities, industrial players, and experts,
-
promoting proven solutions and know-how,
-
supporting understanding of regulatory frameworks,
-
identifying responsible and sustainable cooperation opportunities.
-
-
This approach aims to position water management as an essential pillar of France–India economic cooperation, serving territorial resilience, resource security, and sustainable development.
Updates
