India is pushing a bold water‑reuse plan to protect its future. NITI Aayog, the country’s policy‑setting body, is drafting a roadmap that mixes public and private ideas, smart finance and tech partnerships. The goal? Build a circular water economy that turns treated wastewater into usable water for homes, farms, industry and even data centers.
The plan grew out of a two‑day workshop called “Reuse of Treated Wastewater in India,” held in Bengaluru on November 6‑7. NITI Aayog ran the event with Karnataka’s government and the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). Participants from 18 states, think‑tank experts, industry leaders, researchers, UNICEF, and partners from Israel and Singapore came together to talk solutions for a looming freshwater crisis.
Vinod Paul, a NITI Aayog member, said treating and reusing water is a win‑win for India’s 2047 vision. He urged states to adopt clear policies and common standards for different uses—whether for irrigating crops, cooling data centers, or drinking after proper treatment. The workshop highlighted best practices from across the country: Gujarat’s scalable reuse models, Delhi’s revenue‑generating projects, Indore’s community‑driven programs, Karnataka’s rural‑industrial systems, Tamil Nadu’s high‑quality industrial water, and Maharashtra’s tech‑savvy grey‑water solutions.
Karnataka’s Chief Secretary, Shalini Rajneesh, showcased how the state is turning water scarcity into a catalyst for innovation—rejuvenating lakes and meeting industrial demand with recycled water. She urged the nation to take action and unlock the full potential of reuse.
Key take‑aways from the workshop include:
- Strong state‑level policies by 2030 with shared standards for all water uses.
- Grid infrastructure and real‑time quality monitoring to protect public health.
- Cost‑effective technologies and sustainable maintenance for local treatment plants.
- Capacity building in utilities so that reuse can scale across India.
The event wrapped up with a field visit to BWSSB’s K&C Valley and Cubbon Park treatment plants. There, attendees saw advanced treatment tech that can turn sewage into safe, reusable water.
Overall, the workshop supplied actionable recommendations for India’s circular water strategy, helping the country reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while boosting climate resilience and water security.
Source: ianslive
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