1st SAMUNDRA MANTHAN

Aayka's Waterproofing & construction Standardisation
MAHAKUMBH 2026

Summit Dates 8th – 9th July 2026
Day 1 Venue Stein Auditorium India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Day 2 Venue Dr. Ambedkar Int. Centre (DAIC) Janpath, New Delhi
The Hidden Crisis

The Problem nobody can see: Why

The SERVICE LIFE of RCC Structure is reducing from originally 100 years till 1980 to less than 35 years and less now, due to CORROSION RELATED EARLY DISTRESS

Structural Concrete Decay Breakdown
01

Nothing Gets Measured

India has no enforced standard for residual moisture in concrete before waterproofing. Buildings are signed off blind — and pay the price within a decade.

02

The Entrapped Moisture Loop

Sealants applied over wet substrates trap moisture inside the slab. The result: bond failure, rebar corrosion and silent structural decay.

03

Building health is human health

Persistent damp drives black mould, triggering asthma, allergies and respiratory disease for the families living inside.

Why a Mahakumbh?

Standards are forged by churning, not by committee.

Public Pillars
The Churning
Samudra Manthan
Industry & Knowledge

"Standards are not created by one company. Standards are created when an entire industry churns together."

Summit Leadership

Secretariat & Eminent Speakers

Leading scientists, structural engineers, and academic pioneers convening to churn the future of India's durable building codes.

Prof. Ashok Kumar
Chief Architect

Prof. Ashok Kumar

Ex. CBRI Roorkee
Amandeep Garg
PDCM-NICMAR

Amandeep Garg

Chartered Engineer
Prof. Emeritus Biswas Bhattacharjee
Emeritus Professor

Prof. Emeritus Biswas Bhattacharjee

Ex. IIT Delhi
Riyaz Patel
Concrete Technologist

Riyaz Patel

Expert Quality Materials
Prof. Mandal
Professor

Prof. Mandal

IIT BHU
Prof. Kharade
Senior Scientist

Prof. Kharade

Ex. CBRI
The Spirit of Mahakumbh

Why a Mahakumbh?
Churning the ocean of knowledge.

Like the Samudra Manthan of legend, lasting change is born of churning — of competing forces working a single rope until the nectar emerges. This is the founding assembly of a quality movement that brings Government, Industry and Academia onto one platform, for the first time, with one goal.

Government
Industry
Academia
Samudra Manthan - Churning the Ocean of Knowledge Artwork Image Graphic

One Platform

Three Pillars • One Industry • One Standard • One Vision

Conference Goals & Outcomes

Our shared vision: India building for 125+ years.

Lab Technician Testing Substrates
Goal 01

Mainstream RRMCA Testing

Establish residual moisture audit as the default pre-waterproofing protocol across India.

National Administrative Architecture Structure
Goal 02

Shaping National Policy

Anchor moisture & durability standards in BIS codes, CPWD specs and central building norms.

Academic Institutional Headquarters Structure
Goal 03

Independent Academic Validation by 2029

Co-research programmes with IITs and NITs to peer-validate the science in the open.

Engineer using Digital Testing Infrastructure Interface Tools
Goal 04

Next-Gen Technology Showcase

AI-assisted diagnostics, non-destructive testing, smart sensors and digital QA tools.

Passes & Registration

Choose your Access Pass


In-Person • Day 1
🇮🇳 Indian Delegate ₹6,500 + GST
🌐 Foreign Delegate $200
🎓 Final yr. Indian Students ₹4,500
🎓 Foreign Students $100
  • Access to National Conference (8 July)
  • Lunch & 2 High Tea sessions
  • Premium Welcome Kit
  • Participation Certificate
Book Day 1 Only
Virtual Attendance
Day 1
🌐 Online Attendance FREE
Day 2
🇮🇳 Indian Delegate ₹1,950
🌐 Foreign Delegate $108
🎓 Students ₹950
  • Live Streaming Access to Day 1 & Day 2
  • Digital Access to Session Proceedings
  • Participation E-Certificate
📌 Note: Online attendees will not receive the physical kit/materials. Only the 'Participation E-certificate' will be provided.
Get Virtual Pass

Register as Delegate

Secure your seat at the Mahakumbh on 8 July 2026, New Delhi.

Register as Delegate

Secure your seat at the Mahakumbh on 8–9 July 2026, New Delhi.

Register as Delegate

Secure your seat at the Mahakumbh on 8–9 July 2026, New Delhi.

The Two-Day Itinerary

Two days. Two landmark venues. One movement.

Stein Auditorium Interior Stage Frame Assembly
8 July 2026

National Conference

Stein Auditorium • India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

09:00 AM

to 10:00 AM

Registration, Networking Breakfast & Delegate Kit Distribution

10:00 AM

to 11:00 AM

Inaugural Ceremony

Lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp with Saraswati Vandana in background (audio)
Welcome Address on "The Hidden Crisis Beneath Our Infrastructure & Introduction to the National Campaign" By Shri Ajay Harit ("The Moisture Man") - Aayka Waterproofers Pvt. Ltd.
Chief Guest Keynote Address

11:00 AM

to 11:50 AM

Session-I (Panel Discussion)

Urban Infrastructure at Risk: Why India Needs a National Moisture Audit Framework

Panel Representation: Government, Urban Planning Authorities, Infrastructure Experts, Corporate Sector, Civil Society/NGOS, Policy Experts

11:50 AM

to 12:05 AM

Short Tea Break

12:05 PM

to 01:05 PM

Session-II: Moisture, Sustainability and Smart Cities

Smart Infrastructure, Sustainable Housing, Building Codes, Climate Resilience

01:05 PM

to 01:50 PM

Lunch Break

01:50 PM

to 02:40 PM

Session III: Success Stories & Case Study Presentations

Presentations by: Municipal Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, Corporates, Infrastructure Developers, NGOS, Research Institutions

02:50 PM

to 04:00 PM

Session IV: Thematic Knowledge Sessions

Urban Development, Infrastructure Financing, CSR & Philanthropy, Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Construction

Quick Recap of the day

Open Questions & Answers

Vote of thanks - Followed by High Tea

04:00 PM

to 04:30 PM

End of the day

Ambedkar International Centre Grand Gala Event Hall
9 July 2026

Summit, Masterclasses & Awards

Ambedkar International Centre • Janpath, New Delhi

10:00

HRS

Leadership Panel

CEOs, secretaries and academic chairs on the next decade of Indian construction.

12:00

HRS

Practical Masterclasses

Hands-on sessions on RRMCA testing, substrate prep and system selection.

15:00

HRS

Technology Showcase

Live demonstrations of next-gen diagnostic and waterproofing systems.

19:30

HRS

1st Healthy Building Awards

Recognising the projects and people building India to last.

In-Person Attendee Perks

What people attending in person will get

Day 01

Conference Package

  • 1
    Lunch and 2 High Tea sessions
  • 2
    Premium Welcome Kit
  • 3
    Participation Certificate
Day 02

Masterclass & Training Kit

  • 1
    Moisture Meter Hardware
  • 2
    Moisture Recording Performa
  • 3
    Infrastructure Audit Recording Book
  • 4
    Code of Practice for Infrastructure Audit
  • 5
    Code of Practice for Construction Services, Waterproofing, etc.
  • 6
    Hands-on Technical Training Session
  • 7
    Official Certificate of Training (Day 2 Attendees)
  • 8
    Lunch and 2 High Teas

Final Call

Join India's building
health movement.

Limited delegate registrations now open for the 8–9 July 2026 gathering in New Delhi.

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