First Partnership in India, Collaborating Toward Future Market Growth
TOKYO, Japan – September 18, 2025 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator transforming sustainable water infrastructure management, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Swach Environment Private Limited (“Swach”), a leading water infrastructure company in India, on July 1, 2025. Under this MOU, Tenchijin and Swach intend to pursue Proof-of-Concept (PoC) projects in three locations — Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal — aimed at testing the applicability of Tenchijin’s “KnoWaterleak”, a water leakage assessment and management system, in the Indian market. The PoC initiatives are currently under consideration and will be carried out subject to government approval and support.
This agreement represents Tenchijin’s first partnership in India and establishes a foundation for future business expansion in the country.
Our Trusted Partner – Swach Environment Private Limited
Swach is a leading water infrastructure and service company based in Kolkata, West Bengal, providing integrated solutions for drinking water, wastewater, effluent, and sewage management and smart water solutions. Its expertise spans Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), and Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) as a water utility serving across the spectrum of customers, across industrial, municipal, domestic, urban, and rural segments.
Swach has demonstrated strong technical proficiency and reliability through its extensive track record in delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects across India’s capital and various urban, industrial, and rural regions. In addition, proven record of delivering ongoing joint projects with Veolia India, the Indian subsidiary of France-based Veolia Group, one of the world’s leading environmental services companies, further demonstrates Swach’s credibility.
- Delhi: Has been a partner in “Nangloi Water Supply Project”, one of the largest public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives by the Delhi Jal Board, aiming to deliver 24/7 water supply. Together with Veolia India, Swach manages a plant with a capacity of 40 million MGD (approx. 6 million liters per day) and serves over 1.2 million people.
- West Bengal: Operates “Haldia Water Supply Project”, one of India’s largest industrial and municipal water supply projects with a supply of over 42 MGD (approx. 200 million liters) and a city operator for Haldia. The operating entity received the Best PPP Operator in the Water & Wastewater Sector at the World Water Awards 2024–2025.
India, the most populous country in the world, faces serious water infrastructure challenges, including aging pipelines, high non-revenue water (NRW) rates, and intermittent water supply. KnoWaterleak’s water leakage risk assessment function is expected to play a significant role in addressing these challenges.
Tenchijin strives to deliver an innovative platform for the country’s future. We believe Swach’s proven expertise, strong technological capabilities, and trusted track record in India make them the ideal partner to tackle the ongoing challenges.
Yohei Nishiyama- Business Development General Manager, Tenchijin Inc. | Japan
We are delighted to have signed a MOU with the trusted Swach in India and to align toward realizing business opportunities in the Indian market. Swach operates one of India’s largest 24/7 water supply projects and has earned outstanding recognition for its technical excellence, including partnerships with global companies and prestigious awards, making it an ideal partner for business in India. This PoC will be conducted in three geographically and contextually diverse locations: Delhi, the capital and India’s most populous economic hub; Uttar Pradesh in the north, a densely populated region with thriving agriculture; and West Bengal in the east, known for its industrial and agricultural activities. By evaluating the effectiveness of KnoWaterleak from multiple perspectives across these regions, we anticipate gaining valuable insights to guide our future endeavors.
Parvez Shiekh – Associate Vice President – Special Projects, Swach Environment Private Ltd. | India
We are delighted to have a MOU between Swach and Tenchijin and are dedicated to sustainable water & wastewater management solutions and with a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, Swach delivers cutting-edge technologies and integrated services to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW), optimize water supply systems, and enhance the resilience of urban and industrial infrastructure. Through its expertise in NRW reduction, advanced metering, and smart water management, Swach plays a pivotal role in shaping water-secure, climate-resilient communities.
About Swach Environment
Swach partners with Governments, utilities, and industries to provide turnkey solutions that combine global best practices with locally adaptable strategies. Swach’s mission is to provide clean drinking water and build pollution-free and poverty-free communities by leveraging innovation, technology, and inclusive approaches for sustainable development.
Company Overview:
- Company Name: Swach Environment Pvt. Ltd.
- Address: Unit No 130A, Infinity Business Centre, Infinity Benchmark Building, 18th Floor, Block-GP, Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal, India
- Representative: Sourav Daspatnaik, Managing Director
- Business Content: Integrated solutions for drinking water, wastewater, effluent, and sewage management and smart water solutions in water, wastewater & recycling.
- Website: https://swachenv.com/
About Tenchijin KnoWaterleak
KnoWaterleak is an innovative platform that harnesses satellite data and AI to predict and prevent water infrastructure risks. The system analyzes space-derived data to identify potential leaks within 100-meter square zones, providing unprecedented insights through a 5-level risk evaluation system.
Through continuous AI learning and data collection, the platform demonstrates efficiency in sustainable water management. This technology has earned recognition from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare at the 7th Infrastructure Maintenance Grand Prize.
About Tenchijin Inc.
Tenchijin Inc. is a space-tech innovator leveraging satellite data and AI to detect hidden water infrastructure risks, predict potential leaks, and drive more sustainable, efficient water management through space-derived insights. Our flagship product, KnoWaterleak, combines satellite technology with advanced AI algorithms to proactively identify and prevent costly infrastructure failures, enabling organizations to manage their water systems more sustainably.
Company Overview:
- Company Name: Tenchijin Inc.
- Address: 5F, Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Representative: Yasuhito Sakuraba, CEO
- Business Content: Land evaluation consulting using satellite data
- Website: https://knowaterleak.space/
For inquiries regarding the expansion of Tenchijin COMPASS KnoWaterleak globally: Asia Business Development Representative: asia-t@tenchijin.co.jp
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