GIWEH chief lauds India's digital water‑security blueprint at UN Human Rights Council

During a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on September 15, Dr. Nidal Salim, Director General of the Global Institute for Water, Environment and Health (GIWEH), praised India’s water‑security strategy as a model that other countries could emulate. Dr. Salim highlighted how India has integrated digital tools—such as real‑time monitoring, data analytics and satellite‑based mapping—into its water‑management framework, improving both supply reliability and ecosystem health.

The GIWEH presentation underscored that India’s approach addresses not only domestic water scarcity but also broader climate‑resilience goals, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation. By showcasing these practices at an international forum, the institute hopes to encourage knowledge‑sharing and collaborative projects across regions facing similar challenges.

For the South‑Asian diaspora, the discussion is a reminder of the innovative steps being taken back home to safeguard a resource that underpins agriculture, industry and daily life. It also signals potential opportunities for diaspora professionals and investors to engage with emerging water‑tech initiatives in India and beyond.