Karnataka Minister for IT-BT C N Ashwath Narayan launched India's first digital water data bank 'AQVERIUM', formed by AquaKraft Group Ventures.
He also called upon startups to have a holistic approach towards finding a solution to a crisis that stares not only at India but also the world.
Dr Subramanya Kusnur, Founder Chairman and CEO of AquaKraft Group Ventures, said the AQVERIUM intends to function as a centre for innovation, sustainability and social entrepreneurship to train over 10 lakh youth in water, sanitation, hydro-geological sciences and data sciences.