It is expected that by 2030, more than 40 % of our country's population will be inhabiting urban areas. Sufficient and safe drinking water, sanitation, effective management of urban flooding and wastewater treatment are pre-requisites of any city to make it sustainable and liveable. Migration of such a large proportion of India’s population to urban areas will cause extreme pressure on land and water resources which will in turn enhance the risk associated with various water related challenges.