Under the ‘Clean Yamuna’ programme, Delhi Technological University (DTU) and Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) have entered into a strategic collaboration to support sustainable water treatment and river restoration efforts for the Yamuna River. As part of the initiative, both organisations will work together on water quality monitoring, operational data generation, research, innovation, and the development of sustainable wastewater treatment solutions.
MoU Signed to Advance Water Treatment Research
The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by Binod Dole, Registrar of DTU, and Kapil Malhotra, Global Business Unit Head at GFL. DTU’s Department of Environmental Engineering and Sciences will serve as the nodal department for the project and will lead the academic and technical coordination activities.
Focus on Sustainable Water Management Solutions
Prof. Prateek Sharma, Vice-Chancellor of DTU, described the collaboration as an important step toward integrating academic research with industrial expertise. He stated that the partnership aims to rejuvenate the Yamuna River while addressing critical environmental challenges through sustainable and science-driven solutions. The agreement specifically focuses on promoting sustainable water treatment technologies and supporting scientific efforts aimed at improving water quality and long-term environmental sustainability.
Initiative Targets Urban Environmental Challenges
The DTU-GFL collaboration has been designed to address growing environmental challenges faced by urban regions, particularly issues related to river restoration and wastewater management. Through joint research, innovation, and operational studies, the initiative seeks to create scalable and effective treatment solutions that can contribute to cleaner water systems and improved urban environmental management. As reported by jagran.com, the partnership also reflects the increasing role of academia-industry collaborations in advancing sustainable environmental infrastructure and water conservation initiatives in India.
