The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the 3rd edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad, a platform designed to deepen district-level engagement and strengthen the quality and sustainability of drinking water services. With the central theme – “From Grassroot to Forefront”, the discussions focused on real-time service delivery performance, infrastructure functionality, source sustainability, water quality concerns & last-mile governance. Presentation on Commissioning & Handing Over Protocol A key segment featured a detailed presentation by Shri Sumit Priyadarshi, Deputy Advisor-NJJM, on the Commissioning Protocol and Handing Over Protocol for…
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Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.r. Patil Launches Sujalam Bharat App
The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, today launched the Sujalam Bharat App, a digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance by placing real-time information in the hands of citizens and institutions. The app has been developed with support from BISAG-N to enable geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission. The Union Minister emphasized this marks a major step forward in ensuring transparency and strengthening community ownership in rural drinking water supply systems. The event witnessed online participation from representatives…
Read MoreGrundfos unveils Intelligent Experience Centre in India: Setting new standard in smart water solutions
An experience and demo hub showcasing the journey of water and Grundfos’ intelligent solutions, to power a more sustainable India. India, 4th March 2026 – Grundfos, one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient water solutions, announced the launch of the Grundfos Intelligent Experience Centre (GIEC) in Chennai, India. The Centre marks a major milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric transformation across the entire water ecosystem. Designed as an immersive, state-of-the-art demonstration of technology enabled water solutions, the GIEC brings to life the complete journey of…
Read MoreOfficials Told to Submit Plans to Boost Groundwater
Rajamahendravaram: District collector Kirti Chekuri has instructed officials to immediately submit a comprehensive report detailing future action plans and field-level measures to utilise every opportunity to increase groundwater levels in the district. The collector chaired a review meeting on Wednesday at her Camp Office with officials from the Irrigation, Groundwater, DWAMA, and Village/Ward Secretariat departments. During the meeting, the collector enquired about the groundwater statistics in the district. She directed DWAMA to prepare an integrated plan covering works like de-siltation, bush clearance, construction of soak pits, and restoration of water…
Read MoreFrom Data to Action: How to Transform Water Resource Information Into Immediate Decisions
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…
Read MoreUnion Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil Launches Jal Seva Aankalan to Assess Drinking Water Services
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…
Read MoreFirst 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
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…
Read MoreBpc Tpi Oil Water Separator Automation Retrofit
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…
Read MoreThe Future of Wellness: How Nico’s Nanobubble Technology is Transforming Hydrotherapy & Bio-oxygen Soaking
By Amit Kapur, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, NICO Nanobubble India Co. A Silent Evolution in Water-Based Wellness where India’s wellness industry is entering a new era, one recovery, relaxation, and rejuvenation must be evidence-based, not merely experiential. As stress levels rise, lifestyles intensify, and the demand for natural therapeutic solutions grows, traditional hydrotherapy is no longer enough. The future of wellness lies in water that doesn’t just hold heat or minerals, but oxygen. NICO Nanobubble India Co. is pioneering this transformation through Bio-Oxygen Soaking, a breakthrough technology that infuses…
Read MoreEKKI HOMA Launches Clog-Defense Range for India’s Toughest Sewage Challenges
EKKI Water Technologies and Germany’s HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH, today announced a step forward in their Indo-German collaboration with the launch of the LINUS Clog-Defense Sewage Pump Range, and the next phase of expansion of EKKI HOMA, their joint venture focused on sewage pumping solutions for India and emerging markets. The LINUS Clog-Defense system is specifically engineered to eliminate and prevent clogging before it occurs, addressing one of the most critical challenges in sewage pumping systems. As part of its global growth strategy, the HOMA group has invested over USD 30…
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