Interview with D. Thara: “AMRUT 2.0 seeks to transform urban areas into resilient, water-secure environments”
With India urbanising at a rapid pace, there is mounting pressure on the water system. The government has launched various programmes to provide access to clean drinking water, improve wastewater treatment techniques and ensure water […]
Sustainable Management: Growing environmental consciousness in the water and waste sector
The government and industries are making concerted efforts to ensure water security. There is growing focus on achieving 24×7 water supply in urban and rural areas, and on recycling and reusing treated wastewater to reduce […]
A Step in the Right Direction: NITI Aayog’s water index for ensuring perennial water supply
According to NITI Aayog, the demand for water in India is likely to far outstrip supply by 2030. It is also expected that 21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater by 2020. This highlights […]