Amazon, FluxGen to Deploy Water Conservation Project at NCL Pune

Pune, India | September 11, 2026: Amazon India has partnered with water technology start-up FluxGen to deploy an integrated water conservation project at the 380-acre National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) research campus in Pune. The project is expected to replenish an estimated 178 million litres of water annually once completed by the end of 2026.

The project will combine smart sensors and water-efficient fixtures, including aerators and waterless urinals, to reduce water consumption. It will also include wastewater capture and recycling, rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge systems across the campus.

“This collaboration with FluxGen reflects our deep commitment to water stewardship in India. The NCL campus in Pune is an ideal setting to demonstrate how technology-driven interventions can make a real difference at scale. By investing in integrated water management solutions here, we’re not just addressing local water challenges—we’re building a model that can be replicated across offices, commercial spaces, schools, hospitals, multi-unit housing, and institutional campuses nationwide. At Amazon, we believe responsible water management is essential, and collaborations like this one help us deliver both immediate community impact and long-term environmental benefits,” said Karan Chugh, Director, Operations Amazon India.

“At NCL, we have always believed that scientific research must translate into real-world impact. This collaboration with Amazon and FluxGen allows us to transform our campus into a model for sustainable water management. The integrated approach—combining smart sensors, rainwater harvesting and recycling, and groundwater recharge—aligns perfectly with our vision of advancing science for societal benefit. We look forward to this project serving as a benchmark for research institutions across the country,” said Kanika Goel, Controller of Administration, National Chemical Laboratory.

“What makes this project unique is the integration of various water technologies in one location to create a comprehensive water management system,” said Ganesh Shankar, CEO and Founder of FluxGen. “The NCL campus will become a living demonstration of how research institutions can operate more sustainably while contributing to local water security.”

The initiative will also include an experiential learning programme scheduled to launch in 2027. It will involve quarterly student visits to the NCL campus, water conservation clubs in local schools and “HydroQuest,” an educational board game focused on water conservation.

Amazon said it recently achieved water-positive status in India, returning 120% of the water used across its direct operations to communities and the environment, ahead of its 2027 target. The company has committed more than ₹62 crore to water stewardship initiatives across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi NCR, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, with projects expected to replenish more than 4 billion litres annually.