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DDWS Leads 3rd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Rural Water Governance & Service Delivery

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The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the 3rd edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad, a platform designed to deepen district-level engagement and strengthen the quality and sustainability of drinking water services. With the central theme – “From Grassroot to Forefront”, the discussions focused on real-time service delivery performance, infrastructure functionality, source sustainability, water quality concerns & last-mile governance. Presentation on Commissioning & Handing Over Protocol A key segment featured a detailed presentation by Shri Sumit Priyadarshi, Deputy Advisor-NJJM, on the Commissioning Protocol and Handing Over Protocol for…

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Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.r. Patil Launches Sujalam Bharat App

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The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, today launched the Sujalam Bharat App, a digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance by placing real-time information in the hands of citizens and institutions. The app has been developed with support from BISAG-N to enable geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.  The Union Minister emphasized this marks a major step forward in ensuring transparency and strengthening community ownership in rural drinking water supply systems.  The event witnessed online participation from representatives…

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Grundfos unveils Intelligent Experience Centre in India: Setting new standard in smart water solutions

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An experience and demo hub showcasing the journey of water and Grundfos’ intelligent solutions, to power a more sustainable India. India, 4th March 2026 – Grundfos, one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient water solutions, announced the launch of the Grundfos Intelligent Experience Centre (GIEC) in Chennai, India. The Centre marks a major milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric transformation across the entire water ecosystem. Designed as an immersive, state-of-the-art demonstration of technology enabled water solutions, the GIEC brings to life the complete journey of…

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Officials Told to Submit Plans to Boost Groundwater

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Rajamahendravaram: District collector Kirti Chekuri has instructed officials to immediately submit a comprehensive report detailing future action plans and field-level measures to utilise every opportunity to increase groundwater levels in the district. The collector chaired a review meeting on Wednesday at her Camp Office with officials from the Irrigation, Groundwater, DWAMA, and Village/Ward Secretariat departments. During the meeting, the collector enquired about the groundwater statistics in the district. She directed DWAMA to prepare an integrated plan covering works like de-siltation, bush clearance, construction of soak pits, and restoration of water…

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Ap Cabinet Green-lights Big-ticket Investments

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The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved investments worth over Rs. 15,000 crore focused on clean energy, infrastructure, manufacturing & tourism, signaling a push to accelerate capital inflows and job creation. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, gave traction to long-pending infrastructure proposals while expanding incentives for sectors like quantum computing and electronics manufacturing. Water and Infrastructure The Cabinet granted revised administrative sanction for 506 projects under the State Water Action Plan, with a combined outlay of Rs. 9,514.63 crore, strengthening irrigation and drinking water supply. Renewable Energy The…

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Smart Water Management: How Ai and Iot Can Solve India’s Urban Water Crisis

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N Nearly 600 million Indians endure high to extreme water scarcity, & over 21 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru & Chennai, could run out of groundwater by 2030. According to NITI Aayog’s 2019 report, India’s per capita water availability is around 1,100 cubic meters, significantly below the water stress threshold of 1,700 cubic meters. By 2030, India’s water demand is estimated to be twice the available supply, implying severe scarcity. Smart Water Management: A Transformational Solution A decisive pivot to Smart Water Management (SWM) can make a transformational difference. Leveraging IoT…

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EverythingAboutWater: India’s Trusted Knowledge & Marketing Platform for the Water and Wastewater Industry

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In an era where water scarcity, wastewater treatment, and sustainable infrastructure are among the world’s most pressing challenges, access to the right knowledge and industry connections is critical. EverythingAboutWater (EAW) stands as India’s leading knowledge and marketing solutions platform dedicated exclusively to the water and wastewater sector. With over 26 years of industry legacy, EverythingAboutWater has become a trusted ecosystem connecting policy makers, engineers, technology providers, utilities, consultants, and industry leaders across the water value chain. A Single Platform for Knowledge, Business amp; Innovation EverythingAboutWater goes beyond being just an…

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From Data to Action: How to Transform Water Resource Information Into Immediate Decisions

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Operational intelligence in water management enables the creation of an efficient digital model and supports response to extreme climate events Xylem Vue identifies four global trends: advanced centralization and monitoring; customized decision-making; predictive maintenance and algorithmic optimization; and seamless integration with external technologies February 24, 2026. Operational intelligence, supported by advanced artificial intelligence technologies, has been redefining water resource management in recent years. From data centralization to operational optimization through predictive algorithms, these solutions enable water utilities to enhance sustainability, optimize resources, and ensure reliable service delivery in an increasingly…

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Cortec® Raises the Bar: All VpCI®-126 Bags NowMade with Minimum 20% Recycled Content

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Cortec® is pleased to announce that, as of January 1st, 2026, all VpCI®-126 bags are now made with 20% minimum recycled content. This move helps suppliers and end-users keep pace more easily with increasing recycled content mandates around the globe. Additionally, both Cortec® Advanced Films (US) and EcoCortec® (Europe) continue to meet customer requirements of up to 30% PCR (post-consumer recycled) content upon request. The Advantage of 20% Minimum Recycled Content By standardizing VpCI®-126 film and bags to contain a minimum of 20% recycled content, Cortec® and EcoCortec® have simplified…

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Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil Launches Jal Seva Aankalan to Assess Drinking Water Services

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In a significant step towards strengthening service delivery & community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, today e-launched Jal Seva Aankalan, a Gram Panchayat-led digital drinking water service functionality assessment tool. The initiative marks a decisive shift from infrastructure creation to sustained service delivery, placing Gram Panchayats and village institutions at the centre of assessing the regularity, adequacy, quality and sustainability of drinking water supply in Har Ghar Jal villages. Jal Seva Aankalan has been conceptualised as a…

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