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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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The Power of Microbes: How Innovative Microbial Formulations Can Enhance Ultrafiltration Membrane Longevity

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By Sanjay Bahl, CEO, SUPERWELD ECOSOLUTIONS From the past few years, the significance of ultrafiltration membrane technology in wastewater treatment has grown a lot. It is universal and is able to produce high-quality treated water, making it a key component in modern wastewater treatment processes. However, due to various factors there are concerns that must be taken into consideration before incorporating it into the wastewater treatment. In this article, we will explore the importance of UF membrane technology, address the cost concerns, and introduce innovative solutions to enhance the longevity…

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First Large-scale Pilot Demonstration of Novel Nano-selective Forward Osmosis Technology for Improved Resource Recovery From Zero Liquid Discharge (Zld) Processes and Optimized Industrial Processes

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By Shreyansh Shah, Director, at LEXCRU Water Tech Pvt. Ltd Sanalkumar, Associate Vice President, at LEXCRU Water Tech Pvt. LtdZuo Jian, Co-founder, at SideStroem Water Technologies Pte. Ltd The growing need for ZLD Access to clean water is no longer a certainty—it’s an emerging fault line of global stability. In 2024, São Paulo narrowly avoided a second major “Day Zero” as drought once again pushed its reservoirs to historic lows. Kenya is facing its worst water crisis in 40 years, affecting millions with a lack of clean water and food while…

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L&T Construction Delivers Safe Drinking Water to 6.8 Million Residents Across Scattered Rural Villages in Northern India

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By Neda Simeonova, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Water Infrastructure,Bentley Systems Bentley Applications Cut Construction Time by 90% and Reduced Project’s Environmental Footprint Water to Every Household As India’s most populous state, home to over 241 milion residents, Uttar Pradesh faces significant water scarcity issues that are exacerbated by low precipitation levels and an arid climate. Aligned with the country’s Jal Jeevan Mission to provide access to clean water to every rural household, L&T Construction is delivering the Uttar Pradesh tube wel project to improve potable water supply in the state’s…

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Bpc Tpi Oil Water Separator Automation Retrofit

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By Devendra Singh Fonia, Chief Marketing Ofcer,BPC India Retrotting Oil-Water Skimmers for Reliable Primary Treatment in Reneries  The Challenge: Oil Shock Loads and Manual Skimmer Control In several leading Indian refineries, TPI/CPI separators are designed to isolate free-phase oil from primary effluent. However, due to manual skimmer operation, these systems often underperform when handling real-world variations, especially: This manual dependency made it difficult to maintain less than 50 ppm oil in effluent at the outlet of TPI and increases risk of downstream process disruption. BPC’s Automation: Modular Retrofit for Oil…

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