Aayka's Waterproofing & construction Standardisation
MAHAKUMBH 2026
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
Entrapped moisture • efflorescence • rebar corrosion
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.
The Entrapped Moisture Loop
Sealants applied over wet substrates trap moisture inside the slab. The result: bond failure, rebar corrosion and silent structural decay.
Building health is human health
Persistent damp drives black mould, triggering asthma, allergies and respiratory disease for the families living inside.
Standards are forged by churning, not by committee.
"Standards are not created by one company. Standards are created when an entire industry churns together."
Secretariat & Eminent Speakers
Leading scientists, structural engineers, and academic pioneers convening to churn the future of India's durable building codes.
Ajaya Kumar (Harit) - THE MOISTURE MAN (TM)
Director & Founder of Aayka Waterproofers Pvt. Ltd. and Aayka Centre of Excellence with over 36 years of advanced diagnostics in complex, non-dismantling structural rehabilitation.
Pioneer of India's 1st on-site RCC moisture audit tool.
Prof. Ashok Kumar
Amandeep Garg
Prof. Emeritus Biswas Bhattacharjee
Riyaz Patel
Prof. Mandal
Prof. Kharade
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.
One Platform
Three Pillars • One Industry • One Standard • One Vision
Our shared vision: India building for 125+ years.
Mainstream RRMCA Testing
Establish residual moisture audit as the default pre-waterproofing protocol across India.
Shaping National Policy
Anchor moisture & durability standards in BIS codes, CPWD specs and central building norms.
Independent Academic Validation by 2029
Co-research programmes with IITs and NITs to peer-validate the science in the open.
Next-Gen Technology Showcase
AI-assisted diagnostics, non-destructive testing, smart sensors and digital QA tools.
Choose your Access Pass
- Access to National Conference (8 July)
- Lunch & 2 High Tea sessions
- Premium Welcome Kit
- Participation Certificate
- Note: Delegates registering for Day 2 shall have complementary access on Day 1.
- Day 2 Leadership Summit & Masterclasses
- Hands-on Technical Training & Hardware Kits
- Official Training Certificate (Day 2)
- For Students: Regular student kit will be available.
- Live Streaming Access to Day 1 & Day 2
- Digital Access to Session Proceedings
- Participation E-Certificate
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.
Two days. Two landmark venues. One movement.
National Conference
09:00 AM
to 10:00 AMRegistration, Networking Breakfast & Delegate Kit Distribution
10:00 AM
to 11:00 AMInaugural 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 AMSession-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 AMShort Tea Break
12:05 PM
to 01:05 PMSession-II: Moisture, Sustainability and Smart Cities
Smart Infrastructure, Sustainable Housing, Building Codes, Climate Resilience
01:05 PM
to 01:50 PMLunch Break
01:50 PM
to 02:40 PMSession 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 PMSession 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 PMEnd of the day
Summit, Masterclasses & Awards
10:00
HRSLeadership Panel
CEOs, secretaries and academic chairs on the next decade of Indian construction.
12:00
HRSPractical Masterclasses
Hands-on sessions on RRMCA testing, substrate prep and system selection.
15:00
HRSTechnology Showcase
Live demonstrations of next-gen diagnostic and waterproofing systems.
19:30
HRS1st Healthy Building Awards
Recognising the projects and people building India to last.
What people attending in person will get
Conference Package
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1Lunch and 2 High Tea sessions
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2Premium Welcome Kit
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3Participation Certificate
Masterclass & Training Kit
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1Moisture Meter Hardware
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2Moisture Recording Performa
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3Infrastructure Audit Recording Book
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4Code of Practice for Infrastructure Audit
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5Code of Practice for Construction Services, Waterproofing, etc.
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6Hands-on Technical Training Session
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7Official Certificate of Training (Day 2 Attendees)
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8Lunch 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.