REQUEST TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ICC

The crisis in water is imminent is no longer a matter of conjecture based on newspaper reports. Periodically the impact is felt through shocks. That existing water policy pronouncements are incomplete are no longer disputed. Increases in water consumption due to larger scales of industrial production, increasing urbanization coupled with lifestyle changes, are factors impacting water consumption. Thus there is need for a fresh dialogue between all stakeholders to review existing arrangements/principles. Also discover new paradigms in water use.

We are happy to inform you that Dr. Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission, Government of India has kindly agreed to interact with the members of Council on Saturday, 20 July 2013 in Mumbai regarding Industry\'s concerns about the availability of water. The venue and other details will be sent to you shortly.

In order to prepare document covering industry\'s views about the water availability, it has been decided by the Technology & Energy Expert Committee to collect the information from ICC members as per the format enclosed. We request members to fill-in the enclosed format and send it to the Mumbai Office of ICC via e-mail (iccnhq@iccmail.in)to reach on or before Saturday, 6 July 2013.

The form is also being uploaded on ICC Website. Members can download the form and send it to ICC Mumbai Office. (Please click here to download the form.)

Please treat this as most urgent and respond.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,

R. R. GOKHALE
Secretary General