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
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
Read MoreUnion Budget 2025-26: Building a Stronger and Greener Future
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…
Read MoreUnion Budget 2025: Transforming Infrastructure for Viksit Bharat
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…
Read MoreUnion Budget 2025: Driving Growth Advancing Sustainability
The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a transformational shift across key sectors, including infrastructure, water, renewable energy, digitalization, transportation, and real estate, driving growth, sustainability, and inclusivity. By redefining micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and introducing a range of supportive measures, the Finance Minister has recognized them as the second engine of economic growth, outlining a clear roadmap to propel India toward accelerated development. A major highlight of the budget is the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the government’s flagship initiative to provide tap water connections to every rural household. With…
Read MoreDriving Digital Transformation in India through Budget 2025 Initiatives
India is moving with determination to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, and this year’s budget reflects this ambitious goal through its strategic focus on infrastructure development, digital transformation, and inclusive growth. The budget prioritizes key sectors like water supply, wastewater management, renewable energy, healthcare, education, transportation, and advanced technology. With targeted investments in Jal Jeevan Mission, water resource management, wastewater treatment, green energy, building roads, and research & innovation, skill development, and sustainable urbanization, the financial roadmap demonstrates India’s commitment to transforming into a globally competitive…
Read MoreBudget 2025-26: Progress in Water Access but Gaps in Sustainable Management
The Government has extended the 100% water access to Rural household’s completion date by 2028 with enhanced outlay. The Finance Minister has also located Rs 67000 crores in the budget during 2025-26 for water and sanitation schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission programme which is less than the last year’s BE 2024-25, although higher than RE 2024-25. In 2019, the Government announced the completion of safe and universal rural water access by 2024. As of now there are about 19 crore rural households and about 80% households were given pipe water…
Read MoreEverythingAboutWater Magazine Releases its 16th Case Study Special Issue – December 2024
We are thrilled to announce the release of the 16th Case Study Special Issue of EverythingAboutWater Magazine! This annual edition showcases inspiring and insightful case studies on innovative water and wastewater management solutions from industry leaders worldwide. What to expect in this special issue? Don’t miss out on this invaluable resource for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers! Subscribe and Read it now
Read MoreEverythingAboutWater Expo & Conclave Announces Its Landmark 20th Edition for 2025 – Set to Be Bigger and Grander
New Delhi, October 2024 – The 19th Edition of the EverythingAboutWater Expo & Conclave 2024, held from 10th to 12th September 2024 at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), New Delhi, concluded on a high note, reaffirming its position as South Asia’s largest and most influential event in the water and wastewater industry. This year’s edition brought together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and experts from across the globe to discuss and showcase the latest trends, technologies, and sustainable solutions in water management. With over 5,640 visitors, 100 global…
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