India Water Foundation

Name

India Water Foundation

Legal name

India Water Foundation

Website

https://indiawaterfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Policy Advocacy and Sustainability Think Tank

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH)

Keywords

• Water policy advocacy
• Sustainable development programs
• Environmental think tank
• Climate resilience research
• Water conservation awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: IWF accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support sustainability initiatives. The organization has valid 80G certification allowing donors to claim income tax deductions.
2. Membership Programs: Direct membership programs and Jal Mitra social outreach membership provide recurring revenue streams and connect members to policy advocacy, research, and knowledge-sharing networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

India Water Foundation is a non-profit think tank that delivers water- and sustainability-focused policy advocacy, multi-stakeholder policy dialogues, conferences and awards (including the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave), community-based outreach programs (notably the Jal Mitra campaign), membership programs, and a publication/newsletter Knowledge Center. Its substantive service is convening governments, UN agencies, academia, civil society and the private sector around climate, biodiversity and water governance issues, anchored in the proprietary Water Transversality framework. Revenue is generated through donations (with 80G tax certification), membership subscriptions, and grants/partnerships with UN bodies and government ministries.

Product overview

India Water Foundation is a non-profit civil society organization and think tank established in 2008, focused on enhancing public awareness about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate change across the Asia-Pacific region, with particular emphasis on India. The organization does not offer a unified technology product but rather operates a portfolio of advocacy, knowledge-sharing, and community programs. Its core offerings include the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave (an annual awards and conference program), the Jal Mitra social outreach membership (aligned with India's LiFE program), a Direct Membership program for policy advocacy, high-level policy dialogues and conferences (such as India Water Week and UN Water Conference events), a Knowledge Center containing publications and reports, and a Video Gallery/YouTube channel for multimedia content. These programs collectively advance the organization's mission of water conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable development awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jal Mitra: Social Outreach Membership campaign that aligns with the Government of India's Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) program and encourages sustainable living practices by promoting sustainable conservation and restoration projects.
• Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave

Products and services

• Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave Annual flagship awards ceremony and conference organized by India Water Foundation that recognizes individuals and organizations for contributions to water conservation and sustainability, using the Water Transversality approach that links water with environment, energy, health, and climate.
• Jal Mitra (Social Outreach Membership) Community-based social outreach membership campaign aligned with the Government of India's Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) program, mobilizing grassroots volunteers to promote sustainable conservation and restoration projects across urban and rural India.
• Direct Membership Program Membership offering that connects members to IWF's policy advocacy, data-driven research, and knowledge-sharing networks, providing access to an exclusive community of experts, leaders, and innovators in sustainable development.
• High-Level Policy Dialogues and Conferences Convening of high-level multi-stakeholder policy dialogues addressing water security, climate resilience, biodiversity, SDG alignment, and cross-sector partnerships, including flagship events such as the 8th India Water Week 2024, the UN 2023 Water Conference, and thematic dialogues on glaciers, wetlands, and desertification.
• Knowledge Center (Publications, Reports, Newsletters, Books) A repository of knowledge products including annual reports, books, conference proceedings, newsletters, blogs, articles, and special supplements covering water, environment, SDGs, and climate change topics, accessible through the IWF website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 Jal Mitras mobilized for environmental awareness
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• World Meteorological Organization (WMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWF collaborated with WMO to convene a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Fostering Collaborative Efforts to Protect Receding Glaciers in March 2025 in Geneva.
• Mountain Partnership (United Nations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-convened the glacier protection dialogue with Mountain Partnership, marking World Water Day and the 17th founding Day of IWF.
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWF is a member of Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) under UNEP. Dr. Arvind Kumar met with Executive Director Erik Solheim.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWF is a member of Mountain Partnership under FAO. Active in water-energy-food nexus discussions and FAO-supported initiatives.
• UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWF is member of South Asia Network for Sustainable Development (SANS) platform of UNESCAP's SSWA office. Dr. Rajan Ratna serves as Deputy Head at UNESCAP New Delhi.
• National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), RoorkeemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for cooperation on water resources research and management.
• MSME PPDC (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Planning, Promotion and Development Council)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for joint initiatives on sustainable development and MSME engagement.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported high-level policy dialogue on climate change, hunger, and poverty as part of HLPF 2024 side event.
• Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet (GASP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized policy dialogue on climate change, hunger, and poverty. Dr. Satya Tripathi serves as Secretary General.
• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported HLPF 2024 side event on climate change, hunger, and poverty linkages.
• Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ministry for water-related policy dialogues and SDG 6 acceleration initiatives.
• World Water CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Arvind Kumar is a former Governor of the World Water Council. IWF participates in World Water Forum activities.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWF is a member of IUCN, participating in water and wetland conservation discussions.
• NCSTC (National Council for Science & Technology Communication), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWF serves as Key Resource Hub of Networking under NCSTC for science communication initiatives.
• Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaran Gardes, COO & Acting Director, participated as speaker in IWF events on water rights.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMs. Mio Oka, Country Director for India at ADB, participates as speaker in IWF policy dialogues.
• World BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Archisman Mitra, Senior Water Economist at World Bank, participates as speaker in IWF dialogues.
• International Office for Water (OiEau) / International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Eric Tardieu, Director General of OiEau and Secretary General of INBO, participates in IWF policy dialogues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• World Water Council: World Water Council is a Marseille-based international multi-stakeholder organization that organizes the World Water Forum. It is comparable to IWF because both are water-policy focused bodies whose leadership overlaps (Dr. Arvind Kumar is a former IWF/WWC connection) and that convene governments and NGOs around global water governance.
• International Water Association (IWA): IWA is a global network of water professionals spanning utilities, researchers, and policymakers. It is comparable to IWF because both operate in the water sector, connecting professionals and organizations globally and engaging in policy debates around sustainable water management.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): IUCN is a Switzerland-based international organization working on conservation and biodiversity, with IWF listed as a member. It is comparable because both engage on water-related conservation, biodiversity, and climate policy through multi-stakeholder dialogue and UN frameworks.
• WaterAid: WaterAid is a UK-headquartered international NGO focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene across Africa and Asia. It is comparable to IWF because both are non-profit organizations working on water advocacy, with overlapping international partnerships and engagement in UN water processes.
• WRI India (World Resources Institute): WRI India is the India office of the global environmental research organization WRI. It is comparable to IWF because both conduct environmental research, produce policy briefs, and engage Indian government and international partners on water, climate, and sustainable development.

Direct peers

• Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): SIWI is a Swedish water-policy institute that organizes the World Water Week and convenes global water policy discussions. It is directly comparable to IWF because both function as independent water-policy think tanks, publish knowledge products, and co-organize high-level water dialogues with UN and government partners.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI): TERI is a leading Indian research institute focusing on energy, environment, and sustainable development. It is directly comparable to IWF because both are India-based research and policy organizations producing reports, organizing policy dialogues, and engaging with government and UN stakeholders on sustainability and water-related issues.
• Centre for Science and Environment (CSE): CSE is an India-based public-interest research and advocacy organization focused on environment, water, and climate. It is directly comparable to IWF because both are Delhi-NCR headquartered think tanks conducting environmental research, publishing knowledge products, and influencing Indian policy on water and sustainability.
• WaterAid India: WaterAid India is a leading Indian NGO focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene advocacy and programming. It is directly comparable to IWF because both operate as non-profit organizations in India working on water-sector awareness, policy advocacy, and community engagement.

Emerging players

• Piramal Foundation: Piramal Foundation is an Indian philanthropic foundation running programs in water, sanitation, and rural development. It is comparable to IWF because both are India-based non-profit organizations implementing community water initiatives and engaging with government partners on sustainable development goals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IndiaWaterFoun1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@indiawaterfoundation505/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/indiawaterfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/india-water-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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