Water & Waste

Bentley’s approach towards India’s Smart Water Supply Infrastructure by Dilip Sharma, Senior Advancement Manager, Water, Bentley Systems India. 

India has come a long way in the past de­ca­de as far as treatment of sewage is concer­ned. The country has undertaken various initiatives and has established over 1,000 sewage tr­eat­ment plants (STPs). The construction […]

Growing urbanisation in the country has increased the pressure on the existing water and wastewater infrastructure. Despite being a crucial survival resource, water is grossly wasted across the world. It is estima­ted that one-third of […]

The severity of the water crisis in India has been increasing every year, and the Covid-19 outbreak has further intensified the dire situation. Over the past one year, central and state government agencies have been […]

India is facing a severe water crisis that is becoming a critical issue. The country is home to about 17 per cent of the world’s human population and 20 per cent livestock population. However, it has access […]

As a fast developing and the second most populous country in the world, India is facing a severe water crisis. India receives 3,000 billion cubic metres (bcm) of water every year through rainfall or other […]

The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has been included in the central government’s Smart Cities Mission statement and guidelines as a model city for greenfield development. It has deployed several advanced technologies across different […]

Amongst the many challenges posed by the increasing urbanisation in India, one of the biggest is the massive increase in wastewater generation. The Central Pollution Control Board estimates that about 80 per cent of the […]

Solar pumps have emerged as a viable, non-polluting source of power for agricultural consumers. With the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, the Ministry of New and Renewable […]

India is currently witnessing challenging times with regard to the quality of water in its waterbodies. Most of the rivers have been polluted, some to the extent of having water that is unfit even for […]