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Aqua relies on Hydraulic Modelling to assist during Illinois Emergency Outage

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AQUA

Leveraging OpenFlows Water accelerated the recovery schedule and reduced impacted customers by 90%. THE DANVILLE DEEP FREEZE AQUA, the owner and operator of over 1,700 public water and wastewater systems across their eightstate platform, provides drinking water to approximately 3 million people and wastewater service to about 250,000. TheirIllinois branch serves a total of 280,000 people spanning 14 counties, with about 20,000 connections alone in the city of Danville. In January 2024, the city experienced a deep freeze that impacted the treatment plant and, subsequently, the water service throughout the…

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Communities, Businesses, and NGOs Unite to Tackle Water Challenges for World Water Day 2025

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World Water Day

Volunteers Invited to Join a Global Wave of Action to Expand Clean Water Access WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 18, 2025) – With 2.2 billion people lacking safe water, communities, businesses, and NGOs are taking bold action this World Water Day to accelerate solutions. From March 17-22, thousands of volunteers worldwide will mobilize to improve water security – through cleanups, education programs, and projects expanding access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). “Around the world, volunteers are driving meaningful progress toward providing clean water and sanitation for communities everywhere,” said Austin Alexander, Vice…

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Catalysing Water Security in rural India ‘Industry-CSR & Civil Society Organization’ collaboration

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Catalysing-Water-Security

INTRODUCTIONIndia’s development hinges on water security , yet it ranks 2nd in water consumption and 132 in water availability per capita , highlighting a critical challenge. The country’s agrarian economy relies heavily on water, with 80 percent used for agriculture. India’s water crisis is essentially an issue of the growing population rate of about 0.8% per year , with the United Nations and other demographic studies estimating that India’s population may stabilize only around the 2060s, at about 1.7 billion. India has the ability to ‘survive’ till then and beyond…

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Union Budget 2025-26: Advancing Water Security in India

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Sharad-Bhushan

The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a significant step toward enhancing water security in India. Reflecting the government’s unwavering commitment to equitable access to water, the budget builds on the successes of ongoing flagship initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission while introducing forward-thinking measures aimed at transforming water management in the country. By focusing on infrastructure, technological advancements, and strategic policy reforms, the budget outlines a roadmap for addressing India’s growing water challenges. Opportunities on the Horizon The 2025-26 budget is a clear signal that India is gearing up to address…

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Quality, Access, and Innovation: The 2025 Budget and Higher Education

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Prof.-Dinesh-Chandra-Rai

The Union Budget of 2025 heralds a determined endeavor to rejuvenate the educational tapestry of India’s higher learning. A pronounced emphasis on quality bespeaks a commitment to the holistic development of students, equipping them to navigate the intricate challenges of the twenty-first century. Generous allocations for infrastructure, professorships, and scholarly investigation seek to fortify the very bedrock upon which institutions of higher education are built. The budget’s keen focus on research and innovation, exemplified by initiatives such as the PM Research Fellowship and Centres of Excellence for Skilling, aspires to…

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Strengthening Growth Engines for Achieving Goal of VIKSIT BHARAT

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Dr.-Mayur-J-Kapadia

While presenting her record making 8th consecutive Union Budget for year 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focused on four engines – Agriculture, MSME, Investment, and Exports – to drive the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’. This budget places a strong emphasis on revitalizing the agricultural sector. ‘Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. ‘Kisan Credit Card’ scheme plans to facilitate short-term loans of up to ₹5 lakh for approximately 7.7 crore farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers. ‘Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’, focusing on pulses, is set to promote self-reliance…

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Ensuring Rural Water Security: Jal Jeevan Mission Gets a Major Push in Budget 2025

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Vikas-Brahmavar

The Union Budget 2025 reinforces the government’s commitment to providing access to clean water through the continued focus on the Jal Jeevan Mission. Over the years, this initiative has impacted the lives of 15 crore households by providing easy availability of fresh water.  The extension of the mission until 2028, along with the substantial ₹67,000 crore allocation, is a significant boost for strengthening water infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. This allocation will give a big push towards enhancing sustainable water management and it is crucial for India’s long term water…

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Boosting Water, Sanitation, and Sustainability: Key Investments in the 2025-26 Budget

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The 2025-26 budget reaffirms the Indian government’s strong focus on enhancing water resources, sanitation, and sustainability through substantial investments in critical programs: These initiatives not only cater to immediate water-intensive sectors but also contribute to environmental sustainability and rural prosperity, positioning the water, wastewater, and solid waste industries for significant growth. The 2025-26 budget is poised to drive eco-friendly, safe, and efficient industrial development across key sectors. By NP Singh, Sales Leader for India at MANN+HUMMEL, Specializing in Water and Membrane Solutions

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Union Budget 2025-26: Building a Stronger and Greener Future

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Subhash-Sethi

The Union Budget 2025-26 perfectly aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, laying a strong foundation for India’s infrastructure growth. It prioritizes sustainable and modern infrastructure, driving economic resilience, digital transformation, water and wastewater development, and clean energy initiatives. With an allocation of INR 11.21 Lakh Crore, the government reinforces its commitment to infrastructure expansion. A new asset monetization plan will reinvest INR 10 Lakh Crore into new projects, supported by a three-year PPP pipeline to boost private sector participation. The INR 1.5 Lakh Crore in interest-free loans to…

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Union Budget 2025: Transforming Infrastructure for Viksit Bharat

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Abdul-Rahman-Mohammed

This year’s budget showcases the government’s strong commitment to accelerating economic growth through innovative infrastructure development. With a clear emphasis on clean drinking water, green energy, and MSME development, these sectors will play a pivotal role in driving India’s GDP growth and fostering long-term sustainability. The substantial investment of Rs. 10 Lakh Crore in infrastructure development through asset monetization will unlock capital, fuelling new projects and strengthening India’s economic resilience. The Rs. 74,226 Crore allocated for water infrastructure, including Rs. 67,000 Crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission, is a significant…

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