This section covers the key trends and developments in the water supply, sewerage and solid waste segments; updates on central sector schemes such as the Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT, Swachh Bharat Mission; current status and developments in major projects; financings, and key issues and challenges.
Ministry of Urban Development, water supply, sewerage, sanitation, solid waste management, AMRUT, Smart Cities, SBM, urbal local bodies, capacity addition, policy
The use of technology in the water sector has seen an increased uptake. Digital solutions are being deployed for various functions such as operations and maintenance (O&M), monitoring and management of the entire water network. […]
India faces a bleak scenario as far as sewage treatment is concerned. It generates thrice the amount of sewage compared to its treatment capacity. Even the capacity of treatment available on the ground is not […]
The launch of the Smart Cities Mission in 2015 was aimed at revolutionary digital transformation of Indian cities. The journey of this mission has progressed with multiple digital innovations, with smart cities attempting to create […]
By Venkata Subbarao Chunduru, Director and Head of India Operations, Arcadis India’s Smart City Mission (SCM) embarked on an ambitious journey to transform urban landscapes, promising sustainable development, efficient infrastructure, and improved quality of life […]
The demand for energy is rising with increasing urban population and economic growth. It is crucial for cities undergoing technological transformation under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) to meet this demand effectively. The focus of […]
By Padma Priya J., Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP The concept of smart cities in India emerged as a response to increased urbanisation and the need for transformed urban developments. Designed with a futuristic outlook […]
Water is considered the elixir of life; however, this critical resource has finite availability. It has a quantitative limitation and a qualitative vulnerability. Freshwater availability is decreasing day by day with the rise in population, […]
The Indian pump industry is poised to become a robust market with diverse applications across various infrastructure sectors. There is a growing focus on manufacturing higher quality and energy-efficient pumps through innovations and integration with […]
The Indian pump sector has been growing over the past few years due to several factors, including growing urbanisation, declining groundwater levels and various initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure. Pumps are considered essential equipment in […]
The Namami Gange Programme, launched in 2014, is an integrated conservation mission aimed at accomplishing the twin objectives of reducing pollution and rejuvenating River Ganga and its tributaries. The programme has a comprehensive set of […]
In India, the agricultural sector uses more than 80 per cent of the country’s water resources, with well and tube well techniques being the most common methods of irrigation, drawing extensively from groundwater. This has […]
Digitalisation and automation are two key emerging focus areas in India’s water sector. Digital solutions are being employed across segments such as urban drinking water, wastewater and rural water to aid smart measurement, network monitoring, […]
A robust gas pipeline infrastructure plays a pivotal role in facilitating the transportation of natural gas and connects the resources to gas-consuming markets. The development and structure of gas markets are primarily determined by the […]
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and its water and wastewater sector is undergoing a massive transformation. The government has actively increased investments and undertaken initiatives to meet the basic […]
India is working towards bridging the gap between demand and supply of resources such as water, oil and gas by building an adequate pipeline network. In order to cater to the increasing demand, augmentation of […]
Earlier this year, India, with an estimated population of 1.42 billion, surpassed China to become the most populated country in the world (Press Release, UN DESA, April 24, 2023). The staggering number has several implications […]
With its status as the world’s most populous nation, India faces a formidable task of ensuring the universal provision of safe sanitation and efficient sewage and wastewater management, capable of catering to a booming urban […]
India is at a high risk of water scarcity and is among the highly water-stressed nations. While it accounts for 18 per cent of the global population, the country has access to only 4 per […]
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