Water & Waste
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Sewage & Wastewater Treatment
A Sustainable Path: Strategies to cope with the looming wastewater crisis
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 […]
Sewage & Wastewater Treatment
Modernising Systems: Digital initiatives in the sewage and wastewater sector
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 […]
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 […]
Perspectives
Interview with D. Thara: “Water and waste issues are taking centre stage”
With Indian cities urbanising at a rapid pace, their water resources have been getting stretched and waste generation has been rising significantly. This has necessitated the expansion of the water pipeline network and the creation […]
water network management
Recycle and Reuse: Wastewater management trends, requirements and outlook
In light of the dwindling water reserves, the need to manage water resources judiciously has become imperative. In this regard, the concept of recycling and reuse of wastewater has gained traction. Treated wastewater can be […]
water network management
Reclaiming Water: Recycle and reuse initiatives and best practices
India’s water challenges are multifaceted and multiplying. The country is ranked as the world’s 13th most water-stressed country by the World Resources Institute’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas. Given that both surface water and groundwater in […]
Top Infrastructure Projects
Creating Robust Networks: Lucrative water supply and sewerage projects in the pipeline
India Infrastructure Research tracked a total of 48 projects in the water supply and sewerage sector. These projects involve a combined investment of Rs 1.39 trillion. Of these, five projects worth Rs 43.4 billion have […]
Water & Waste
Mission Update: MoUD announces 30 cities under Round III
The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) launched one of its flagship missions, the Smart Cities Mission, in July 2015. The mission’s aim is to improve the quality of life in Indian cities by applying smart […]
Water & Waste
Reusing Refuse: Bid to augment Nagpur’s water supply through treated sewage
The city of Nagpur in Maharashtra has been witnessing rapid economic development due to its renewed role as the industrial and investment hub of the state. The city’s population and urbanisation level have also grown […]