CANADA TECH FOR NEWPLANT TO RESOLVE SOUTHGOA WATER SHORTAGESTHIS YEAR

Almost all of South Goa’s water needs are met by two water treatment plants at Selaulim, with several areas now experiencing shortages as the population expands. Now, a new 100MLD plant, which will be ready for trial in April, will help South Goa overcome all the shortfalls.  For the first time in India, the plant will not use the conventional method, but a filter underdrain system imported from Canada, which increases production of treated water due to the lesser time taken for filtration.  “In the conventional method, the filtration rate…

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Delhi Government Unveils ‘Catch the Rain 2026’ Initiative with Mandatory Rainwater Harvesting Norms

New Delhi, India — [01-05-2026]— With an emphasis on transforming water conservation into a sustained public movement, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘Catch the Rain 2026’ campaign, positioning it as a strategic intervention to strengthen urban water resilience. The initiative introduces a dedicated water mascot, ‘Neera’ and outlines a combination of policy mandates and financial incentives aimed at accelerating the adoption of rainwater harvesting systems across the National Capital. Speaking at a Delhi Jal Board event, the Chief Minister underscored the need to move beyond symbolic action. She…

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