The country's first Digital Water Bank 'AQVERIUM' was launched in Bengaluru yesterday. It is formed by AquaKraft Group Ventures, next-generation sustainability, and impact enterprise focused on providing clean drinking water & sanitation.<br />''<br />''Launching the Digital Startup AQVERIUM headquartered in Bengaluru, Dr.C.N.Ashwatha Narayana, Minister for IT/BT and Science &Technology said, this is a very unique innovation combining sustainable & green technologies along with information technology, skill development & entrepreneurship. Further, he told, the Startup has a holistic approach towards finding a much-needed solution to a crisis that not only India but the world is staring at.<br />''<br />''Saying, Clean Water & Water security is the key for India to become a USD 5 trillion economy, Narayana told that the Indian water & sanitation market opportunity which was pegged at USD 297 billion is highly unorganized and the need of the hour is a comprehensive 360 degrees approach towards water management as a blend of green & sustainable treatment technologies.<br />''<br />''<br />