With India’s accelerating efforts to address water scarcity, industries face a clear imperative of balancing operational demands, regulatory requirements & cost pressures without compromising output. This makes intelligent automation & control technologies essential to sustainable water management. AR Madhusudan, Business Line Manager, Drive Products, ABB India With rapidly increasing population, urbanization and industrialization, the demand for water globally is outpacing the available supply. Water is indeed a critical drinking resource, but it also goes beyond to support livelihoods – it is the unseen force behind several industries like data centers,…
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Maharashtra to Shift Over 22,000 Rural Water Projects to Solar Energy
The Maharashtra government is developing a policy to solarise 22,185 rural water supply schemes as part of efforts to reduce mounting electricity dues and ensure uninterrupted drinking water services. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to formulate a dedicated policy for the phased solarisation of rural water infrastructure. The move comes amid growing concerns over mounting electricity dues associated with water supply projects. Power-related liabilities have been increasing for several schemes, creating financial and operational challenges for local authorities. Chairing a review meeting on the state’s rural drinking water…
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