Gujarat Urban Development Mission Honoured with Best Community Impact Project Award at Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026
L-R: Dr. Arvind Kumar, President-India Water Foundation, Sh. OM Birla, Hon’ble Speaker-Lok Sabha, Sh. N L Patel, GM – Tech-GUIDM, Dr. Satya Tripathi, Scretary General-Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet New Delhi [India], March 13: The Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) was honoured with the ‘Best Community Impact Project Award’ at the Water Transversality Global [...]
The award was presented by the Chief Guest, Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha, who emphasized during the inauguration and awards felicitation that development and environmental sustainability must progress together. He highlighted that water conservation, energy efficiency, and environmental protection require coordinated governance and active citizen participation. Stressing the interconnected nature of water, health, and the environment, he underscored the need for integrated and technology-enabled solutions to address urban sustainability challenges.
The recognition for GUDM was awarded for its Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) initiative, which has significantly strengthened monitoring and management of sewer network cleaning operations across 156 municipalities in Gujarat. The ICCC serves as a centralized digital platform that enables real-time monitoring, improved operational coordination, and data-driven decision-making for urban sanitation and water management systems.
Through the use of advanced technologies and digital oversight mechanisms, the ICCC has improved the efficiency and safety of sewer maintenance operations. The platform enables municipal authorities to track cleaning schedules, monitor field operations, and respond quickly to operational challenges. This has enhanced accountability and streamlined maintenance processes across the state’s urban local bodies.