Category: News & Updates

Empowering Women in Water Governance: Highlights From Wif4 Special Session

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4th World Irrigation Forum

The 4th World Irrigation Forum (WIF4) in Kuala Lumpur hosted a landmark panel on “Women’s Capacity Development in Participatory Water Governance and Management for Sustainable Development,” bringing together experts and policymakers to deliberate on the critical role of women in irrigation, agriculture, and water governance. Speakers highlighted that although women remain central to sustaining households and agriculture, their participation in water sector decision-making remains disproportionately low. In South Asia, nearly seventy per cent of women are engaged in agriculture, yet they are often denied equitable access to resources. When women…

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Scotland Faces Record Water Scarcity With 17 Catchments at Significant Scarcity

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Scotland’s east coast is facing record pressure on its rivers, with 17 areas now at Significant Scarcity – the highest number since the current version of the National Water Scarcity Plan was introduced. More areas could reach this level in the coming days. While it is difficult to compare directly with previous years because area boundaries have been refined over time, this year stands out for the scale and duration of low rivers flows. In the Lower Spey, for example, the 2025 season has seen the highest number of low-flow…

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Stony Brook University Professor Patents Groundbreaking Water Quality Sensor

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A pioneering innovation from Stony Brook University promises to transform water quality monitoring. Associate Professor Qingzhi Zhu has been awarded a patent for an advanced sensor system capable of simultaneously detecting nitrate/nitrite and ammonium in real time — a major breakthrough for environmental monitoring. This technology can revolutionise wastewater treatment and septic system monitoring, offering immediate insights into water quality and enabling faster response to contamination events. A New Era of Real-Time Nutrient Monitoring Nitrogen pollution is one of the most persistent water quality challenges in the United States. Traditional…

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Hyundai E&c Secures $3.16 Billion Seawater Treatment Project in Iraq

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Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) has signed a major contract worth $3.16 billion (4.3 trillion won) for the construction of a large-scale seawater treatment plant in Iraq, marking another milestone in the company’s decades-long engagement with the country. The agreement for the Water Injection Project (WIP) was signed on September 14 in Baghdad, with key dignitaries in attendance, including Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani, Hyundai E&C Plant Business Division Head Ryu Sung-an, and Total Energies CEO Patrick Pouyanné. Under the project, Hyundai E&C…

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Aws to Build Hong Kong’ First Data Centre Using Recycled Water

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled plans to establish Hong Kong’s first data centre cooled with recycled water, a pioneering move aimed at conserving the city’s potable water resources. The new facility, located in Hong Kong’s North District, will source recycled water from a government-operated reclamation plant rather than relying on fresh water for cooling. Once fully operational, the system is expected to save enough fresh water to meet the daily needs of around 3,000 residents. The initiative is the result of a collaboration between AWS and the Government of…

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Haryana Sets Target to Save 6 Lakh Crore Litres of Water by 2027

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Haryana is close to meeting its water conservation targets for 2023-25 and has now unveiled an ambitious plan for the next two years, aiming to save 6 lakh crore litres of water by 2027. Officials said on Friday that achieving this goal would address nearly half of the state’s current water deficit, estimated at 12 lakh crore litres. The state’s new Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (IWRAP) 2025-27 will rely on a mix of regulatory measures and targeted interventions. Unlike the previous phase (IWRAP 2023-25), the new plan places stronger…

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Chennai Unveils `14,000-crore Water Storage Expansion Plan

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In a major move to strengthen the city’s water security, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has announced a 14,000-crore plan to restore lakes and tanks, construct new reservoirs, and expand recharge structures across Chennai. According to a feasibility report by the Chennai Corporation, the city’s drinking water demand is projected to more than triple by 2050 — rising to 38.73 tmc from the current 11 tmc. To address this, WRD has approved 704 priority projects to be implemented over the next decade, out of 1,165 proposals. The projects will cover…

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6th National Water Awards Honour India’s Leading Water Conservation Champions

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New Delhi, November 18, 2025:India reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable water management as the Ministry of Jal Shakti conferred the 6th National Water Awards (NWA), recognising 46 individuals and institutions for their exemplary contributions to water conservation across the country. The awards, instituted in 2018, celebrate innovation, community participation, and leadership in the field of water resource management. This year’s awards also included the inaugural Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025, highlighting outstanding community-driven efforts under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign. Maharashtra Leads as Best Performing…

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20 Lakh Homes to Benefit From Upgraded Water Treatment Plant

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More than 20 lakh households in South Chennai are set to receive an improved water supply from 20 September, when the Chief Minister will inaugurate the newly upgraded Chembarambakkam Water Treatment Plant with a capacity of 530 MLD. The project, which will serve several parts of Chennai and its adjoining areas, marks a significant step towards strengthening the city’s water infrastructure. The Chembarambakkam plant, originally commissioned in 2007 by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, had until now been supplying only 265 MLD of treated water to areas including Anna Nagar,…

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Djb to Open Asia’s Largest Sewage Treatment Plant at Okhla on September 30

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The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) will inaugurate Asia’s largest sewage treatment plant (STP) at Okhla on September 30, marking the completion of a project first launched in 2019. Built under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the facility has a capacity of 124 million gallons per day (MGD) and will benefit nearly 40 lakh residents across south, central, and old Delhi. Officials said the 1,161 crore project, spread over 40 acres, replaces four smaller STPs at the site and will…

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