On this World Water Day, we reflect on the critical importance of preserving water and the urgent need to protect our water resources – surface, underground and planet’s glaciers. This year’s World Water Day theme, Glacier Preservation, highlights the alarming rate at which glaciers are melting due to climate change and the severe consequences this has on global water security.
Glaciers serve as natural reservoirs, storing vast amounts of freshwater that sustain billions of people living on this planet earth along with the agriculture, and ecosystems. The rising global temperatures have accelerated melting of glaciers across the regions, disrupting water availability, increasing the risk of floods, and threatening long-term water security. India’s major river systems, including the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus, depend heavily on glacial melt from the Himalayas, making glacier preservation not just an environmental issue but a necessity for survival.
As a leading infrastructure development company committed to sustainable water management, SPML Infra recognizes the pivotal role glaciers play in maintaining the world’s freshwater supply, and we are dedicated to contributing to their protection through our projects and innovations.
At SPML Infra, our commitment to water sustainability is reflected in the numerous projects we have undertaken to enhance water efficiency, reduce wastage, and improve water distribution networks. Our work in developing integrated water supply systems, advanced water treatment plants, and wastewater recycling initiatives aligns with the broader goal of preserving our water resources.
Through our various projects like the Sauni Yojana, Water Loss Management in Bangaluru, Water Supply projects in Rajasthan and other states, and Sewerage Project in Kanpur, Mira Bhayander and other cities, industrial wastewater treatment projects Manipur Water Supply Project, and Guwahati Water Supply Scheme, we have been instrumental in optimizing water usage and ensuring the availability of clean and sustainable water for over 50 million people and industries. By leveraging smart water technologies, we have minimized water losses, reduced energy consumption, and promoted circular water management to lessen the burden on natural water bodies, including glacial-fed rivers.
Our efforts in hydropower infrastructure development support the generation of clean energy while ensuring the responsible utilization of glacial water. Sustainable infrastructure planning, efficient irrigation techniques and robust watershed management solutions are essential in reducing excessive reliance on glacier-fed water, thus helping to slow down their depletion.
On World Water Day, I urge all stakeholders; government bodies, industries, and individuals to take proactive measures in protecting our glaciers. This includes adopting sustainable water practices, reducing carbon footprints, and investing in climate-resilient infrastructure. SPML Infra remains steadfast in its mission to build a future where water resources are managed responsibly, ensuring long-term water security for generations to come. Let us work together to safeguard our glaciers, protect our water sources, and create a resilient and water-secure world.
By Subhash Sethi, Chairman, SPML Infra
