The Water Lesson That India Needs Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the iconic Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands was a calculated move, leveraging diplomatic ties while underscoring India's need for expertise in water engineering.
Amidst the fanfare surrounding his official trip, one crucial aspect of this visit flew under the radar: the strategic importance of Dutch expertise for India's long term water management and climate resilience.
The Afsluitdijk is an engineering marvel, protecting the Netherlands from floods while serving as a model for freshwater storage, inland waterways, and renewable energy generation.