India-Netherlands Deepen Water Cooperation through Kalpasar Project
On 24th September 2026, India and the Netherlands signed two MoUs to advance Gujarat’s Kalpasar Project, on the sidelines of India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 in New Delhi. The agreements will bring Dutch expertise in coastal engineering, water management and environmental assessment to the ambitious project.
What is the Kalpasar Project?
- Freshwater Reservoir: The project envisages constructing a multi-purpose dam across the Gulf of Khambhat to create a large freshwater reservoir by storing river water that otherwise flows into the sea.
- Multiple Objectives: It aims to strengthen water security while supporting irrigation, drinking-water supply and regional connectivity.
- Complex Coastal Setting: The ....
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