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BWSSB ranks among the world’s top five water utilities at Global Water Summit 2026
BWSSB was recognised among the top five global water utilities at the Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid from 18 to 20 May 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 20 May 2026, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) was recognised among the top five global water utilities at the Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Key specifics
- The summit was held from 18 May to 20 May 2026 in Madrid.
- BWSSB became the first and only Indian utility to place among the top five globally in three major categories.
- It won Utility of the Year for urban water supply, technology adoption and infrastructure over the last three years.
- It was also recognised for the Cauvery Stage V Drinking Water Project.
- BWSSB was established in 1964 under the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act and manages the Cauvery River as Bengaluru’s primary water source.
Exam lens
Reports and indices question, BWSSB, Madrid, 18–20 May 2026, Utility of the Year, Cauvery Stage V, 1964 Act — TNPSC may ask the Indian utility that entered the global top five and the project cited.