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World Water Day Qoute from Avalon Consulting

By Kritee Jhawar, Associate Vice President, Avalon Consulting When India’s IT Capital, a mammoth like Bengaluru is buckling under severe water crisis and affecting every aspect of our daily lives, we have no choice but to open our eyes to the significance of water conservation. Why are we in this predicament? The answer is quite simple and something we have all learnt as part of our environmental studies courses – climate change, unsustainable urbanization and inadequate water management practices. Now that the theory has affected our practical lives, its high…

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Water Carriers: Bridging Divides Beyond Borders

By Abdul A. Khurram, Director Technical, Water Care Services (WCSP) In the vast tapestry of humanity, water serves as both a vital necessity and a unifying force. Regardless of creed, culture, or nationality, the pursuit of clean water unites us all. This fundamental truth is epitomized by the unsung heroes of our world – the water carriers. These tireless individuals traverse landscapes and cross borders, their only mission being to ensure that every person has access to the life-giving elixir. In their noble endeavor, they embody the spirit of compassion,…

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World Water Day Qoute from SmarterHomes

By Jitender Thirwani, COO SmarterHomes As industry leaders, we stand at the forefront of innovation and progress. Our responsibility extends beyond mere profitability; it encompasses the preservation of our planet’s most precious resource: water. In our pursuit of excellence, let us champion best practices in water management, weaving sustainability into the fabric of our operations. Through efficient technologies, responsible consumption, and holistic conservation strategies, including meticulous water measurement and monitoring, we can not only mitigate risks but also cultivate a legacy of environmental stewardship. Remember, in the vast stream of…

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World Water Day Qoute from Department Urbanism

By Dr. F.L. Hooimeijer (Fransje), Associate Professor Environmental Technology and Design, Researcher Delta Urbanism, Scientific Coordinator Infrastructure and Environment Design Honours/ Delta Futures Lab, Editor Journal of Delta Urbanism, TU Delft / Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment / Department Urbanism In a world that diversifies and recognised diversity as a quality also water needs to be recogised in its capabilty to manifest itself in divers conditions. It is all connected, water can connect us.

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Step Onward, Be Steward!

Dr Mayur J Kapadia, former AGM-QC, GNFC Ltd It is needless to say that scarce and polluted water, that too, with unequal access has raised tensions among countries and communities. So, water can be a critical factor for stability of the world. Aptly chosen theme for World Water Day 2024 – ‘Water for Peace’ – can be supported by appropriate actions of all major stake holders of water – Agriculture, Industry and Domestic consumers. Though there are varying estimates (8-14%), it is clear that industrial use of water is not…

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Budget 2024: Funding the Future through Infrastructure Development

By Subhash Sethi, Chairman, SPML Infra Limited Infrastructure development is a fundamental driver of economic progress, forming the backbone of a nation’s growth. Robust infrastructure facilitates increased productivity, efficiency, and connectivity, thereby fostering favourable environment for economy to thrive. By investing in and enhancing essential physical structures, such as road, rail, air and water transportation, energy, communication, sanitation, water facilities etc. can create an environment conducive to economic advancement. Improved infrastructure not only facilitates smoother business operations but also attracts investments, fosters innovation, and boosts overall GDP. The Interim Budget…

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BMC Plans ₹2,000 Crore State-Of-The-Art Water Treatment Plant In Bhandup By 2024

If all goes according to the plan, the BMC will start constructing a new water treatment plant at the Bhandup complex in 2024. With an estimated cost of Rs 2,000 crore, the project has been undertaken to replace the existing facility, said to be Asia’s largest and built-in 1979, given its dilapidated condition. While this plant has a filtration capacity of 1,910 million litres per day (MLD), the new one will be able to treat 2,000 MLD water on a daily basis. A filtration plant purifies the quality of water…

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Rural Water Management Training Launched in Ladakh

In Ladakh, in an endeavour to fortify rural water resource management strategies, a pivotal two-day residential training programme was inaugurated in the Union Territory under the aegis of the National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) on Best Practices for Rural Water Resource Management. The inauguration of this residential training programme reflects a collective commitment to fostering expertise and sharing experiences in rural water resource management, promising a brighter and more sustainable future for water access and conservation in Ladakh under JJM. Addressing the media, Executive Councillor Er Kacho Feroz Khan stressed…

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Haryana Achieves 100% Water Connectivity Milestone under Jal Jeevan Mission : Rajeev Chandrasekhar

In a comprehensive assessment of the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology, and Jal Shakti) conducted a thorough review in Raghunathpura and Chanduwas villages of Rewari District, Haryana. Throughout the day, Rajeev Chandrasekhar engaged with the authorities overseeing the District Water and Sanitation Mission, interacted with members of the Village Water & Sanitation Committee, and visited the homes of several residents. The minister highlighted the remarkable success of JJM in Haryana, particularly in…

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Union Minister For Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurates 14 MLD STP And I&D Network In Baghpat Worth Rs. 77.36 Crores

The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today inaugurated 14 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and 2.4 km long Interception & Diversion (I&D) Network in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The centerpiece of the project is the establishment of a cutting-edge Sewage Treatment Plant with a capacity of 14 Million Liters Per Day (MLD) under DBOT mode with 100% central funding under the Namami Gange Programme. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 77.36 crores. The event was graced by Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Jal Shakti Minister of…

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