The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation convened a Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting brought together State Ministers and officials from 28 States/UTs to review progress and chart the next phase of rural sanitation. Union Minister Shri C.R. Patil praised collective achievements and stressed innovation, waste-to energy, and climate-resilient sanitation. He emphasized that SBM-G and JJM together ensure sustainable sanitation and water security. With every rural household receiving tap water through JJM, effective greywater management under SBM-G becomes crucial. The…
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Vietwater 2025 – The Premier Meeting Point for Vietnam’s Water Industry
Vietnam’s water sector is entering a period of strong development, emerging as a vital infrastructure industry that is drawing increasing attention from government bodies, businesses, and international investors. Against this backdrop, Vietwater 2025 reaffirms its role as the leading industry event, connecting domestic and global enterprises with the latest trends, technologies, and solutions. The exhibition will take place from October 22 to 24, 2025, at the SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring over 400 exhibitors from 45 countries and welcoming more than 11,000 trade visitors. This year, Vietwater will…
Read MoreGVMC FAST-TRACKS RS 1,200 CR DESALINATION PLANT FOR VIZAG
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is accelerating plans to launch a 100 MLD desalination plant, aimed at addressing industrial water demand and easing pressure on domestic supply. A stakeholder meeting was recently held with Andhra Pradesh Urban Infrastructure and Asset Management Limited (APUIAML) and Israel-based IDE Technologies to discuss feasibility and project components. Officials confirmed that a request for proposal (RFP) will be floated shortly. As per the initial proposals, the 100 MLD plant is estimated to cost around Rs 1,200 crore. The project is likely to be executed…
Read MoreBaku Water Week 2025 – Industry Leaders Unite on One Platform
Just a few days remain until the 2nd International Exhibition and Conference for Water Management – Baku Water Week. Bringing the latest technologies and innovative solutions in the water sector to Azerbaijan, Baku Water Week will gather government bodies, international companies, experts, and professional visitors on 10–12 September at the Baku Expo Centre. As the largest water event in the region, it offers participants unique networking opportunities, access to cutting-edge technologies, and direct dialogue with global experts. Baku Water Week is organised with the support of the Azerbaijan State Water…
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