Almost all major manufacturers of pumps in India are members of IPMA, the apex body of Indian Pump Industry.IPMA puts forth representations to the State Governments and to Central Government on issues, which affect pump industry at large.IPMA always lends participation in Governmental programmes on issues of National concern.IPMA and its members undertake preparing drafts for Indian Standards on pumps and motors and many other related topics. IPMA also actively participates in their finalization.IPMA updates itself and disseminates awareness of the technological developments in the field of pumps through its journal and also by participating in exhibitions and trade-fairs and also by organizing National and International conferences on pumps.