Strategic partnership to embed AI, IoT, and real-time analytics in India’s built environment for climate resilience and regulatory compliance

In a landmark initiative aimed at bolstering climate-resilient infrastructure in India, GRIHA Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FluxGen Sustainable Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a leading climate-tech company focused on smart water management. This strategic partnership is poised to mainstream intelligent, data-driven water sustainability solutions across the country’s urban and institutional landscapes.

As water stress intensifies amid accelerating urban growth, the collaboration seeks to integrate AI-enabled, real-time water monitoring technologies—aligned with GRIHA’s nationally recognized green building rating framework—into both new and existing infrastructure. The objective: enhance transparency, efficiency, and regulatory adherence in water use.

Under the agreement, the two organizations will work closely with government agencies, private developers, and academic institutions to deploy advanced digital tools, including IoT sensors, SCADA systems, and predictive AI platforms. These tools will track and optimize water consumption patterns, enabling timely interventions and more sustainable outcomes.

The MoU was formally signed by Ganesh Shankar, Founder and CEO of FluxGen Technologies, and Sanjay Seth, Vice President and CEO of GRIHA Council. The signing took place in the presence of Rizwan Arshad, Hon’ble Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, underscoring the state’s growing emphasis on sustainable, tech-driven infrastructure solutions.

“Technological advances now allow us to shift from reactive to predictive water management,” said Ganesh Shankar. “Our goal is to create ‘Knowledge Twins’—digital systems that integrate real-time sensor data, satellite imagery, and policy inputs to drive smarter water governance at scale.”

Reinforcing this vision, Sanjay Seth added, “Water must be recognized as a core climate asset. This collaboration puts analytics at the center of sustainable development. We aim to strengthen stakeholder trust by delivering quantifiable, regulation-aligned outcomes through our rating system.”

At a time when India’s urban centers are grappling with mounting water challenges, the GRIHA–FluxGen partnership arrives as both timely and transformative. By fusing advanced analytics with well-established sustainability protocols, the alliance is set to catalyze scalable smart water solutions that contribute meaningfully to India’s climate and development goals.

This collaboration not only advocates for more responsible resource use but also positions India at the forefront of climate-smart urban planning and infrastructure development.