<p>Karnataka Minister for IT-BT C N Ashwath Narayan on Monday launched India's first digital water data bank ‘AQVERIUM’, formed by AquaKraft Group Ventures.</p>.<p>Launching the digital startup of the company that is headquartered in Bengaluru, the minister said this is a unique innovation combining sustainable and green technologies along with information technology, skill development and entrepreneurship. He also called upon startups to have a holistic approach towards finding a solution to a crisis that stares not only at India but also the world.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/insight/bengalurus-growing-water-needs-1069353.html" target="_blank">Bengaluru's growing water needs</a></strong></p>.<p>Saying that clean water and water security is the key for India to become a $ 5 trillion economy, Narayan told the audience that the Indian water and sanitation market, which was pegged at $ 297 billion, is highly unorganised and the need of the hour is a comprehensive 360-degree approach towards water management as a blend of green and sustainable treatment technologies.</p>.<p>Dr Subramanya Kusnur, Founder Chairman and CEO of AquaKraft Group Ventures, said the AQVERIUM intends to function as a centre for innovation, sustainability and social entrepreneurship to train over 10 lakh youth in water, sanitation, hydro-geological sciences and data sciences. He added that the company offers a unique social franchising model to create 'water entrepreneurs' with an objective to make India ‘Water Positive’ by 2030.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Karnataka Minister for IT-BT C N Ashwath Narayan on Monday launched India's first digital water data bank ‘AQVERIUM’, formed by AquaKraft Group Ventures.</p>.<p>Launching the digital startup of the company that is headquartered in Bengaluru, the minister said this is a unique innovation combining sustainable and green technologies along with information technology, skill development and entrepreneurship. He also called upon startups to have a holistic approach towards finding a solution to a crisis that stares not only at India but also the world.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/insight/bengalurus-growing-water-needs-1069353.html" target="_blank">Bengaluru's growing water needs</a></strong></p>.<p>Saying that clean water and water security is the key for India to become a $ 5 trillion economy, Narayan told the audience that the Indian water and sanitation market, which was pegged at $ 297 billion, is highly unorganised and the need of the hour is a comprehensive 360-degree approach towards water management as a blend of green and sustainable treatment technologies.</p>.<p>Dr Subramanya Kusnur, Founder Chairman and CEO of AquaKraft Group Ventures, said the AQVERIUM intends to function as a centre for innovation, sustainability and social entrepreneurship to train over 10 lakh youth in water, sanitation, hydro-geological sciences and data sciences. He added that the company offers a unique social franchising model to create 'water entrepreneurs' with an objective to make India ‘Water Positive’ by 2030.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>