The over-extraction of surface water and groundwater to meet the increasing demand for water has led to their alarming low levels. The conventional methods of water supply are no longer a sustainable solution for municipal […]
As advancements in technology continue to reshape various sectors, India’s water management practices are also ready for transformation. Digital transformation of traditional water infrastructure is the key to optimising water network management for the future. […]
The current water situation in the country has led the government to put its best foot forward. There has been considerable development on key government schemes and programmes in the water and wastewater sectors. Besides, […]
The water resources in India are under tremendous pressure as the availability of safe drinking water is not sufficient to cater to the population demand. The rate of groundwater withdrawal is extremely high as compared […]
The urban and industrial sectors in India generate large quantities of wastewater and solid waste, which are rising exponentially. The country has come a long way and is taking various initiatives for the reduction of […]
Water supply systems in developing countries like India suffer from many issues such as inadequate and poor design, ageing infrastructure, operation and maintenance problems, and economic stress. In a bid to tackle these bottlenecks, the […]
Over the past decade, cities in India have grown vertically as well as horizontally. Despite this enormous growth, the water and wastewater infrastructure has remained almost the same. The global economic slowdown due to the […]
Factors such as leakages and non-billed consumption due to damaged meters have become a key concern for cities in India. These factors cause a mismatch in water supply and consumption levels, thereby resulting in high […]
India has been facing numerous water-related challenges such as rapidly depleting freshwater resources, reduction in annual rainfall and untimely floods. Factors such as unchecked disposal of waste, rampant discharge of sewage and industrial effluents, and […]
Recognising the need for modern infrastructure facilities and improved service delivery, a number of urban local bodies (ULBs) have turned to advanced technological solutions for efficient water supply management. Over the past decade or so, […]
The management of municipal solid waste (MSW) has received greater attention in the past three to four years. In 2016, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) revised the solid waste management (SWM) […]
The urban water supply and sanitation sector has seen considerable activity in terms of the launch of new policies and projects in the past year. A number of projects, funded through both internal and external […]
The alarming water crisis in the country has led the government to put its best foot forward. It has launched several programmes for conservation and management of water resources, including the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation […]
The investment requirements of the country’s water and waste management sector are substantial given the current level of inadequate and poor quality services. Public funding has continued to be the principal mode of financing for […]
With the rise in population and urbanisation, waste generation in cities has increased rapidly over the past few years. Tall mountains of waste on the roadside are not an uncommon sight, even in the country’s […]
The country’s increasing population along with rapid urbanisation and industrial growth have led to tremendous stress on its finite water resources. Per capita water availability has declined at an alarming rate from 1,816 cubic metres […]
The water and wastewater sector is served by a large number of private players that have been pioneers in driving technology advancements over the past few years. Government initiatives such as the Smart Cities Mission, […]
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