India’s Jal Shakti Ministry launched talks on fresh ways to reuse greywater—everyday wastewater from sinks, showers, baths, and washing machines, but not toilets—focusing on innovative models and community-driven efforts. An official shared this update from New Delhi on Monday.
Experts at the event pointed out that smart greywater management could cut water use by 30-40 percent, a big win for conservation in water-stressed areas.
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Jal Shakti Ministry hosted a virtual workshop titled “Greywater Management and Reuse.” States and partners presented real-world examples of community-led greywater reuse approaches.
This workshop sets the stage for the upcoming Departmental Summit on the Vision for Sujalam Bharat, planned for late November and led by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.
Presenters from Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, and WaterAid India highlighted diverse strategies. They covered everything from decentralized greywater reuse technologies to panchayat-led projects, drawing from experiences across India.
The Sujalam Bharat Summit forms part of six key departmental summits designed to weave grassroots ideas into national water policy. The Jal Shakti Ministry anchors these events, with NITI Aayog coordinating, to better connect big-picture national missions like water security with on-the-ground realities.
Archana Varma, Additional Secretary and National Water Mission Director, emphasized the impact: “Proper greywater management can save up to 30-40 percent of water. That’s why this workshop matters so much for the broader Sujalam Bharat vision.” She added that greywater efforts go beyond cleanliness—they boost water security, protect public health, and build climate resilience.
Kamal Kishore Soan, Additional Secretary and Jal Jeevan Mission Director, stressed its growing importance. “With the Jal Jeevan Mission rolling out, greywater management is key,” he said. “We need climate-resilient systems that fit local needs—solutions that are technically solid, sustainable, and flexible for communities.”
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