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Used Water Potential: Initiatives and incentives under the Jal Hi Amrit scheme

January 6, 2025

In recent times, there has been a rise in water pollution, water scarcity and the deterioration of freshwater resources in India. To address these issues, the water sector is undergoing a transformation, driven by various […]

Optimising Management: Technology advancements in the water sector

November 6, 2024

The urgency to preserve water and enhance its sustainable usage requires the water sector to rapidly adopt digital advancements in an efficient manner. Many new technologies are being introduced in the sector that assist in […]

Interview with Dr T.G. Vinay: “CMWSSB aims to ensure adequate water supply to households”

September 18, 2024

With water becoming a critical resource, water utilities are more conscious of the need for proper management and distribution. The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) is making significant efforts to ensure efficient […]

Water Positive Future: Ongoing efforts to ensure sustainable operations

September 18, 2024

India has experienced a growth in urbanisation and infrastructural development in recent years. This has led to a rise in water demand, posing a water crisis due to the depletion of freshwater sources in urban […]

Strong Growth: Key developments in the water and waste sector

September 17, 2024

Efforts aimed at improving water supply and wastewater treatment in India have intensified due to the heightened effects of climate change and rising water crisis. The government has become aware of the urgency of the […]

Interview with Dr Chandra Bhushan Kumar: “The JJM has been a transformative initiative”

September 16, 2024

Growing water demand, coupled with limited water resources, has underlined the need for an efficient water supply network. The government’s flagship programme, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), is attempting to build such a network in […]

Interview with D. Thara: “AMRUT 2.0 seeks to transform urban areas into resilient, water-secure environments”

September 16, 2024

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 […]

Ensuring equitable, uninterrupted and quality water supply is central to achieving water security. In line with this, there is growing emphasis on ensuring continuous water supply and recycling treated wastewater for potable and non-potable purposes. […]

Digital Strategy: Private operators’ experience in smart water management

July 31, 2024

Water supply services in India are dependent on a few limited sources such as surface water and groundwater. Their scarcity is followed by other major challenges such as high revenue losses, ageing water infrastructure and […]

Unlocking Potential: Addressing water stress in agriculture through micro-irrigation

July 31, 2024

By Avinash Chandani, Partner, Deloitte India Status of irrigation in India India has 140 million hectares of net sown area, of which 55 per cent is irrigated and the remaining is rainfed. Currently, 55 per […]

Optimising Usage: Strategies to improve water use efficiency in the irrigation sector

July 30, 2024

The irrigation sector uses the highest amount of water in India amongst all other sectors. It is also one of the most adversely affected sectors because of its high dependence on erratic rainfall and shrinking […]

Sustainable Farming: Integrating technology, wastewater and solar power solutions in irrigation

July 30, 2024

The journey towards sophisticated agriculture in India is incomplete without addressing age-old irrigation practices. The sector’s high dependence on water and energy resources makes it vulnerable to climate change. Recognising this, various avenues for sustainable […]

Key Statistics: Progress under the PMKSY

July 29, 2024

Urban Development: Progress under the Smart Cities Mission

June 27, 2024

By Amit Singh, Partner, and Debashish Biswas, Partner, Deloitte India India’s rapid population growth presents significant challenges and opportunities. Urban areas in India account for around 3 per cent of land and contribute around 60 […]

Ensuring Water Security: Trends and developments in the water sector

May 31, 2024

India is urbanising at a rapid pace, surpassing previous estimates. Rising industrial activity, economic growth, and shifts in demography, food consumption, lifestyle and land use patterns are all contributing to the surge in water demand, […]

Sustainable Desalination: Advanced solutions for seawater treatment

May 30, 2024

As the water crisis becomes severe in Indian cities, alternative methods of water treatment have taken centre stage. The desalination of abundant seawater has emerged as a viable solution in recent years, gaining attention for […]

Smart Water Solutions: Technology adoption under the JJM

May 29, 2024

Digitalisation is emerging as a key pillar for achieving water resilience and improving operational efficiency in water management. Government programmes such as the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, and […]

Repurposing Assets: Initiatives for wastewater treatment and reuse

May 28, 2024

With the rising urban population in Indian cities, the consumption of natural assets such as water is outgrowing the availability. The higher usage of water results in increased wastewater generation, which is being considered as […]