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Towards a Resilient Future: Uncovering the potential of smart and sustainable irrigation

March 4, 2023

Agriculture has remained the bright spot of the Indian economy despite the Covid-19 crisis. The share of agriculture in the gross domestic product clocked close to 20 per cent during financial year 2020-21, the first […]

Restorative Approach: Achieving water security through a circular economy

February 3, 2023

With the principles of repair, reuse and reduction, a circular economy aims to reduce waste and pollution. In addition, it lays a strong emphasis on repairing natural systems and fostering regeneration. The principles of a […]

Views of Pankaj Kumar: “5P has to be followed for river restoration projects”

February 3, 2023

The past year witnessed several developments in the Indian water sector. From reviving stalled projects to proposing new ones, allocating funds and focusing on reducing pollution, growth was ensured in almost every aspect. With efforts […]

Stable Supply: Water network management trends and outlook

December 30, 2022

Urban water supply systems have been struggling to provide adequate safe drinking water in response to the rising consumer demand. Equitable distribution of water at various levels, reduction in leakages, pressure and asset management, development […]

Technology Uptake: Increasing digital penetration in the water sector

December 28, 2022

Major instability issues and imbalances are faced by the water sector in India due to heavy non-revenue water losses, overexploitation of water resources, limited reuse and recycling of wastewater, and technological backwardness in all of […]

Water Relief: Key government initiatives for the sector

December 27, 2022

Despite being a peninsular country, India continues to face water problems. Challenges such as water theft, customer meter errors and water leakage due to ageing pipelines lead to 40 per cent wastage. Depleting groundwater levels, […]

Expanding Network: Focus on building a strong water, oil and gas pipeline infrastructure network

October 21, 2022

Water shortage problems are a serious concern in many parts of the world, impacting the environment, businesses and the economy. Natural factors such as drought and climate change can contribute to water scarcity, as can […]

Line Extension: Upcoming pipeline network in the oil and gas, and water sectors

October 20, 2022

India is working towards increasing the share of natural gas in the energy mix from the current level of 6.3 per cent to around 15 per cent by 2030. A major requirement for increasing the natural […]

Presentation by Mohit Gulati, Construction & Mining Business Head, VE Commercial Vehicles

October 19, 2022

Digitalisation Initiatives: Facilitating pipeline network management

October 7, 2022

Various aspects of the oil and gas, and water sectors are advancing towards digitalisation in different ways. The pipeline networks of these sectors require advanced technological methods during construction, monitoring, inspection and testing, as well […]

Efficient Systems: Smart metering solutions by water utilities

October 5, 2022

Factors such as leakages and non-billed consumption due to damaged meters have become a key concern for many Indian cities. These factors result in a mismatch in water supply and consumption levels, thereby resulting in […]

Securing the Future: Concerted efforts to ensure sustainable water supply

August 20, 2022

India is making concerted efforts to safeguard the quality of water and other basic needs including sanitation and hygiene. […]

Encouraging Progress: New schemes and technology advancements in the sector

August 19, 2022

There has been a growing government focus on the water and waste sectors in recent years. A number of big-ticket programmes have been launched to bridge water supply gaps, improve access to clean drinking water, […]

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), an initiative of the Government of India’s, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household […]

Key Statistics: Progress under AMRUT

July 3, 2022

Key Statistics: Implementation status of water supply projects under AMRUT as of March 31, 2022

July 3, 2022

Making Headway: Progress on key government programmes

May 30, 2022

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, […]

Managing Waste: Update on government programmes and key developments

May 29, 2022

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 […]