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Budget 2024: Implementing Vision for Development

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Anil Sethi, Chairman, Pump Academy Private Limited The Finance Minister’s Budget 2024 presentation has laid the foundation for fostering India’s growth trajectory, in an effort to solidifying India’s growing credibility in the global economy. This Interim Budget for 2024 is focused on reforms and stimulating investments, aligning with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, marking the 100th year of independence and aspiring to attain a $30 trillion economy. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India is projected to secure the position of the third-largest economy by 2027.…

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Post Budget Quote from SmarterHomes

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By Jitender Thirwani, COO, SmarterHomes In recent years, India has shown a proactive stance in the fight against climate change. The government’s commitment to addressing climate issues and promoting sustainability is evident in the initiatives outlined in the interim budget. The government’s allocation of  ₹ 70,163 crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the budget 2024-25 is a great step towards ensuring clean water to millions of households. This is a reflection of the government’s recognition of the critical importance of water security in the country. This not only…

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Whether a non-eventful budget?

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By Dr. Mayur J. Kapadia, Former Additional General Manager, GNFC Ltd. The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting an interim budget or a “vote-of-account” in a record creating shortest speech of 58 minutes, abstained from any populist measures, but offered a vision for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ through fiscal prudence, discipline and reduced fiscal deficit. ‘Vote-of-account’ is generally believed to be a non-eventful one, but several specific measures of budget 2024 make it an eventful budget. While promising government support for farmers, young, women and poor; the FM intends to continue…

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Post Budget Quote from Danfoss India

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By Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India We commend the government’s continued visionary approach towards green and sustainable economic growth as outlined in the interim Budget.  The measures introduced for developing green energy capacity in the country – viability gap funding for offshore wind energy, boost for electrification and promotion of compressed biogas – demonstrate the nation’s focus towards building a cleaner energy ecosystem. These initiatives will also stimulate innovation and growth within the renewable energy sector. The budget’s focus on agriculture and food processing, along with investments in efficient…

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Application of Advanced Automation an Chemostat Bioreactor in the Dyes & Chemicals and Refinery Sectors

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Bio Petro Clean India Pvt Ltd (BPC India) stands as the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Bio Petro Clean Ltd in Israel (BPC Israel), a distinguished provider of wastewater treatment technologies and solutions. Over the past decade, BPC India has been at the forefront of delivering 100% “Made in India” solutions for wastewater treatment plants across multiple sectors in India. Additionally, these solutions have been successfully exported to Israel, South Africa, and Nigeria from India. BPC’s comprehensive technology and solutions portfolio includes: All these solutions are offered in a Build-Own-Operate (BOO)…

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Self- Sufficient Community Run Water Supply Scheme at the foothills of Himalayas: Swajaldhara Piped Water Supply Scheme, Sisodangi Gulma Tea Estate, Darjeeling

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Dr. Debasri Mukherjee1, Dr. M.N.Roy2, Er. Sohini Tarafdar3, Rupam Mandal4, Kabirul Islam5 1Senior Research Officer, SIGMA Foundation, 2President, SIGMA Foundation, 3Research Officer, SIGMA Foundation, 4 Field Officer, SIGMA Foundation, 5Field Officer, SIGMA Foundation. BACKGROUND: The Swajaldhara scheme was launched by the Department of Drinking Water Supply & Sanitation (DDWS), Government of India (GOI) as a reform in the water sector. This allows establishment of village-based schemes with involvement of the Panchayats and the community. Installation of one such scheme was facilitated by the NGO, Child in Need Institute (CINI) in…

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Water: Nurturing Health, Enhancing Well-being

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Mohammed Naser Azeez, Managing Director, Aquality Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. As we begin the year 2024, we have the same feeling as when the last year started – water is become scarcer and it is on the top of the agenda for nations and industries across globe.More countries are realizing that there is a huge risk in doing nothing to address the challenges related to water supply and the industry facing with declining production. As a fundamental natural resource, water plays a vital role in the development of any region. The…

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Water Treatment Solution: Empowering Progress, Ensuring Purity

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Mohammed Abdul Rahman, CEO, Sahara Industry India has become the most populous country in the world, surpassed China by 10 million people at the end of 2023. With healthy economic growth, it is expected to be the world’s third-largest economy by the end of the current decade. This rapid economic growth, however, comes with challenges, particularly in the realm of water resources. As the population continues to grow, demand for water is escalating, placing immense pressure on existing water sources. Rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, and agriculture needs contribute to pressure…

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Improved resource recovery from Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) processes using novel forward osmosis (FO) membranes

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Why are ZLD processes on the rise? Access to water is no longer assured. Cape Town narrowly averted “Day Zero” amid intense public scrutiny during a 2018 drought. In June 2019, the 11 million residents of Chennai, India, endured a day without drinking water, and in 2020, the towns of Stanthorpe and Clifton in Queensland, Australia, both experienced water depletion. These incidents are not isolated and are projected to escalate as climate change effects intensify. When faced with systemic risks to economic growth and public health, the economic implications of…

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Transforming Urban Water Management: The Impact of Water Metering in Residential Communities

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Introduction: India’s population is projected to surpass 1.7 billion by 2050, putting immense pressure on the available water resources. Amid India’s burgeoning urbanization and the escalating water crisis, there’s a critical need for transformative solutions to ensure sustainable water management in India cities. The Urgency of Water Conservation in Urban Areas Urban India is witnessing a relentless surge in population. The top 24 cities have a population of approx. 98.4 million with an estimated 8 million apartments. With job opportunities increasingly concentrated in these cities and with the resultant migration,…

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