Tag: water treatment

Artificial Rain: First Cloud Seeding Trial Conducted inĀ  Parts of Delhi

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Delhi has conducted its first cloud-seeding trial, using aircraft to disperse silver iodide and sodium chloride over areas such as Burari and Karol Bagh. The initiative, led by the Delhi government in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, seeks to trigger artificial rainfall to wash out particulate pollution. This trial reflects a significant shift in Delhiā€™s environmental strategy; from reactive pollution control to proactive, technology-driven interventions. While cloud seeding has been used in other parts of the world, its application here underscores how water-industry thinking must increasingly overlap with meteorology and atmospheric…

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The River Crisis: Why Industry Must Begin to Lead Cleanup

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India holds roughly 18% of the world’s population but only about 4% of its renewable freshwater resources, raising the stakes of river degradation. Across the country, untreated industrial wastewater contaminates rivers including the Yamuna, Ganga, Sabarmati and Jojari, with many tributaries critically degraded and facing functional collapse in coming decades. A major contributor is the textile and tannery industry, which consumes vast amounts of water and generates difficult-to-remove waste. Polluted rivers threaten drinking water, farm productivity, public health and local economies. Studies near Kanpur’s tanneries show chromium in groundwater far…

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Quote from Mr Devansh Jain, Executive Director, INOXGFL Group

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We thank the GovernmentĀ  of India led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and Hon’ble Finance Minister Shrimati Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the Union Budget. The Union Budget 2026ā€“27 underscores the Government of Indiaā€™s sustained commitment to building a resilient, low-carbon energy systemā€”an approach that closely aligns with INOXGFL Groupā€™s integrated clean energy strategy across renewables, manufacturing and infrastructure. The continued policy support for battery energy storage systems, including customs duty exemptions for lithium-ion cell manufacturing, along with duty relief for key solar manufacturing inputs, will play a critical…

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Kirloskar Brothers strengthens manufacturing capacity; renewables power 80% of new facility

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leader in fluid management solutions, has inaugurated a new factory building at its Kaniyur Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu. This expansion marks 100 years since KBL manufactured and installed Indiaā€™s first centrifugal pump in 1926. The new facility is designed to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, enabling KBL to meet growing domestic and global demand while maintaining high quality standards. A significant highlight of the facility is its commitment to sustainability. Approximately 80% of its electricity requirements are met through renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions by 122.5 tCOā‚‚e and…

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Scarcity of Groundwater ā€“ an Emerging Concern for Future India

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India’s groundwater crisis is intensifying, raising concerns about whether current reserves can meet increasing demand driven by climate change and rising temperatures. Groundwater is a major water source in India, used extensively for agriculture while supplying fresh water to billions and sustaining the nation’s food security. Groundwater sources are mostly recharged by rain, with 60 per cent from monsoon showers. With a warming climate, rain patterns have shifted or are missing in some cases. According to the Central Ground Water Board, total annual groundwater recharge fell from 449.08 BCM in…

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Haryana Govt to Bring New Law for Water Conservation: State Public Health Minister

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During the closing ceremony of the two-day workshop organised by the public health engineering department at Panchkula, the minister said the objective of the proposed new law to promote water conservation and ensure an uninterrupted water supply to citizens. Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Friday said the state government will bring a new law to prevent wastage of drinking water, address leakage issues, and promote water conservation. During the closing ceremony of the two-day workshop organised by the public health engineering department at Panchkula,…

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Ghaziabad: Drains in 13 Gram Panchayats to Have Silt Catchers, Filter Structures to Prevent Hindon Pollution

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Thirteen gram panchayats alongside the Hindon in Ghaziabad will get silt-catchers and filter chambers by mid-November to prevent household garbage from draining directly into the river, district administration officials said. Of the 18 gram panchayats located along the river’s 55km stretch in the district, 13 have household drains emptying waste directly into the river. District panchayati raj officer Zahid Husain explained that a silt-catcher traps household garbage from flowing into the river, while a filter chamber uses a multi-stage system with pretreatment sedimentation and a filter bed to remove pollutants.…

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Ddws Organises One-day Workshop on ā€œcommunication and Pra Tools for Jan Bhagidariā€ Under Jal Jeevan Mission

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The Department of Drinking Water and SanitationĀ  organised a one-day workshop of the RuralĀ  WASH Partners’ Forum on “Communication andĀ  PRA Tools to Promote Community Engagement (JanĀ  Bhagidari)” on 12th November 2025 at SCOPEĀ  Complex, New Delhi. The workshop began with the unveiling of four key initiatives by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil: a Decision Support System for Source Sustainability, the JJM Panchayat Dashboard, the Community Radio Programme “Swachh Sujal Gaon Ki Kahani: Radio Ki Zubani”, and a handbook on Community-Managed Piped Water Systems titled “Jan Bhagidari…

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Unlocking Clean Water Goals for 2026 with Bioaugmentation

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The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems has a direct impact on human health. While many societies enjoy incredibly high water and sanitation quality, approximately 40% of the worldā€™s recognized countries have an EPI (Environmental Performance Index) score of less than 50 (out of 100). As societies look for answers to these problems, BionetixĀ® International invites key players everywhere to consider the important role of bioaugmentation in achieving water quality goals. Wastewater and Water Quality: An Important Link Wastewater released to the environment without proper treatment can negatively impact…

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Unlocking the Power of Modular Systems in Water Treatment

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Contamination remains one of the most pressing issues in water treatment. Pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics pose significant health risks. Furthermore, pathogens, including bacteria and viruses can enter water sources and lead to outbreaks of waterborne diseases. Population growth and industrialization further stress water resources, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to meet rising demand. The water treatment industry has embraced several transformative technologies to combat contamination effectively and enhance treatment efficiency. These include AI-driven monitoring, advanced filtration systems, smart infrastructure, membrane filtration, bio & carbon-based…

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