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BWSSB Chairman Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar, the only utility head from India selected for global advisory group ‘The Smart Water Networks Forum’ (SWAN)

The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN), a global non-profit body , global advisory group that promotes digital and data-based solutions in the water sector, has appointed Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), to its 5th Senior Utility Advisory Group (UAG).

He will serve alongside five other members representing water utilities from Australia, Canada, Portugal, Brazil and the United States. This is also seen as the international recognition of the recent technology-driven steps taken by the BWSSB, particularly the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-based systems in managing Bengaluru’s water supply and sewerage network.

SWAN’s 16th Annual Conference, scheduled to be held from June 2 to 4, in Tampa, Florida, on the theme “Adapting your digital journey”.