Tag: water management

HSIIDC to Implement Cetp for Gurugram Industrial Hub

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The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) will now take over the development of the proposed Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) for Gurugram’s industrial sectors 34, 35 and parts of sector 37. The handover from the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) was finalised in November 2025 during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary’s office, with the objective of fast tracking execution. The CETP, planned on a 6.5-acre site identified in October 2023, will have a treatment capacity of 20 million litres per day (MLD). A fresh…

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DDWS Leads 3rd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Rural Water Governance & Service Delivery

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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

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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…

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Grundfos unveils Intelligent Experience Centre in India: Setting new standard in smart water solutions

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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…

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Officials Told to Submit Plans to Boost Groundwater

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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…

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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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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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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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