Due to the ever growing gap between the demand and supply of water, the Asian and especially the Indian Water sector will witness a phenomenal growth in the future. The water use is likely to increase substantially in the period up to 2025 particularly in the domestic, individual& power sub-sectors. 9th Water Asia 2008: The premier exhibition on water industry in AsiaWATER ASIA is an exhibition on the water industry dealing in waste water management, drinking water and o ther water related activiti es. The 9th WATER ASIA 2008 will be the confluence of decision makers, professionals, advisors , technical experts, engineering or ganisations, consultants and users from the water industry. Huge investme nts in every water related industry will be required to tackle the unprecedented growth in the demand of water in Asia and especially in India. Such growth will also demand some policy related changes that include:

• Greater Cost Recovery
• Larger Private Sector Participation
• Adoption of Water Conservation Policies
• Empowering Local Bodies & Ensuring Greater People Participation
• Reduction in Pollution through Better Agricultural Practices