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Rejuvenating Rivers: Efforts to strengthen water security
River rejuvenation is of paramount importance in India, given the country’s heavy dependence on rivers for water security, agriculture and economic sustenance. Most of India’s rivers face severe pollution, depletion and degradation due to urbanisation, […]
Water & Waste
Water Positive Future: Ongoing efforts to ensure sustainable operations
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 […]
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Views of G. Asok Kumar: “There has been a notable improvement in river water quality”
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 […]
Sewage & Wastewater Treatment
Aiming for Water Circularity: Initiatives for recycling and reusing treated wastewater
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 […]
Water & Waste
Sustainable Management: Growing environmental consciousness in the water and waste sector
The government and industries are making concerted efforts to ensure water security. There is growing focus on achieving 24×7 water supply in urban and rural areas, and on recycling and reusing treated wastewater to reduce […]
Water & Waste
Key Statistics: Progress under key schemes
Jal Jeevan Mission Of the total 192.4 million rural households in India, 128.84 million have tap water connections. Of these, about 60 per cent were provided connections after the launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission. […]
Urban Transportation
Positive Outlook: Key government programmes increase optimism
The urban infrastructure sector witnessed significant developments in the past one year. Key government programmes such as the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation […]