Category: News & Updates

GMDA To Pump Treated Water To Aravalli Biodiversity Park

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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has said that its project to bring treated water to the Aravalli Biodiversity Park is on track and the recycled water will begin reaching the park by April end this year. A senior GMDA official said that they have laid a 3-kilometre-long pipeline from Ghata towards the park and the remaining work will be completed over the next two and half months. The treated water pipeline will be about 9.5km. in length. Around 10 MLD treated water from the Behrampur water treatment plant will…

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Jal Jeevan Mission: Ensuring Tap Water For 15 Crore Rural Families

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As of February 2025, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has provided tap water connections to 79.74% of rural households in India (15.44 crore households), up from just 17% coverage when launched in August 2019. Eleven states/UTs have achieved 100% coverage, including Goa, Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab among others. The mission has made significant progress in infrastructure development, with 189 districts reporting completion of water supply to all households, schools, and Anganwadi centers. Over 9.3 million schools and 9.6 million Anganwadi centres now have tap water supply. A robust quality assurance…

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Greater Noida Authority Increases Ganga Water Supply To Cover More Areas

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The Greater Noida authority has expanded Ganga water supply to 52 of 58 sectors, with six sectors still awaiting connection: Eta 2, Techzone (Mursafabad), Xu 3, Sector 2, Sector 4, and Sector 16C. The supply has also reached 67 of 122 villages under its jurisdiction. Currently, the authority is supplying 374MLD against a demand of 339MLD, with 100MLD coming from Ganga water mixed with groundwater. Four underground reservoirs are under construction: Sector 2 (3,600KL), Sector 3 (3,000KL), Techzone 4 (3,000KL), and Eta 2 (1,500KL). Nine sectors, including Alpha, Beta, Gamma,…

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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches A National Level Mass Outreach Campaign “Watershed Yatra”

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The Rural Development Ministry launched “Watershed Yatra,” a national outreach campaign to promote awareness about watershed development activities under WDCPMKSY 2.0. The launch event, led by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, was conducted in hybrid mode with participation from about 800 Gram Panchayats and over 100,000 people. During the launch, Chouhan announced the ‘Watershed – Janbhagidari Pratiyogita’ competition for 2025-26, offering rewards of Rs. 20 lakh per project for excellent work. The initiative, based on Public-Private-People Partnership, has a total provision of Rs. 70.80 crore to benefit 177 projects annually.…

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Greater Noida Authority to build 5 Sewage Treatment Plants

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The Greater Noida Authority has approved the construction of five sewage treatment plants (STPs) to enhance wastewater management and recycling for irrigation purposes. Among these, a `40 crore estimate for a 12 MLD STP in Sector IT City received in-principle approval from CEO Ravi Kumar NG after IIT Delhi endorsed the detailed project report. The planned STPs include a 45 MLD plant in Sector 45, a 50 MLD plant in Knowledge Park V, a 42 MLD plant in Ecotech VI, and a 72 MLD plant in Sector MU. The CEO…

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WABAG ranked 3rd among “World’s Top 50 Private Water Operators”

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VA TECH WABAG LIMITED has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked 3rd globally in the “World’s Top 50 Private Water Operators” by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) for the second consecutive term. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to providing safe and clean drinking water and sanitation to over 95.93 million people worldwide. The biennial list published by GWI serves as a benchmark for excellence in the water sector, and WABAG’s ranking reflects its dedication to sustainable water management practices. Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Rajiv Mittal expressed pride in…

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MCC proposes to rejuvenate four more water bodies amid concerns over flow of sewage to already dredged bodies

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The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has proposed to spend 26.95 crore for the rejuvenation of four additional waterbodies and the development of three parks under the second phase of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. This proposal was approved during a council meeting on November 28. The allocated funds include 1.95 crore for operation and maintenance. The waterbodies targeted for rejuvenation are Jogimatta and adjacent lakes (2.4 crore), Byradi lake (1.35 crore), Baggundi lake (14 crore), and Kadekar Mallikarjuna lake (3.7 crore). The parks include Souharda…

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AqueoUS Vets® Awarded Contract For Woodbury, Minnesota’s Permanent Water Treatment Plant Project

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AqueoUS Vets, a leading provider of innovative PFAS treatment solutions, has been awarded the contract for the City of Woodbury, Minnesota’s new water treatment plant project. Once complete, this cutting-edge facility will remove PFAS from groundwater wells used to supply drinking water to the city. The project includes the installation of 17 miles of underground pipeline, connecting Woodbury’s 20 wells to a centralized treatment plant. The plant is expected to be fully operational by 2028, providing the community with a reliable, indefinite solution for PFAS removal. Currently, nine of the…

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Strategies for safe and equitable access to clean water: A catalyst for global peace and security

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A recent study published in *Nature Water* highlights the critical role of water in fostering peace and security while preventing conflicts. Conducted by an international team led by the University of Birmingham, the research outlines a seven-point strategy aimed at ensuring safe and equitable access to clean water globally, which is essential for mitigating tensions arising from water scarcity and inequitable distribution. The study emphasizes the need for local collaboration on global water issues to empower communities and enhance resilience. Involving local populations in governance can help prevent conflicts, particularly…

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Integrated Catchment Systems: A paradigm shift in Sustainable Management

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Water is a scarce and at-risk resource, facing pressures from climate change, population growth, urbanization, and pollution. Mike Morris, Technical Director at Stantec, highlights the need for a holistic approach to sustainable management that considers the interconnectedness of various factors within defined catchment areas. Integrated Catchment System Management (ICSM) aims to ensure sustainable management of water and related resources by recognizing the interactions between social, political, and environmental elements. This approach encourages collaboration among stakeholders to develop shared visions for river catchments. For example, United Utilities partnered with Greater Manchester…

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