India’s rapid urbanization has led to a pressing need for smarter, more sustainable infrastructure solutions. As the country continues to embrace the idea of smart cities, technology, data-driven decision-making, and sustainability are transforming urban planning. One of the critical components of this transformation is smart water management, which ensures that cities can meet the growing demands of a booming population while also preserving precious natural resources. UNDERSTANDING SMART CITIES A smart city is one that integrates digital technologies to improve the quality of life for its residents. Unlike traditional cities,…
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Urgency meets innovation: Tech’s role in resolving water crisis
As you leaf through today’s newspaper, the resounding message is crystal clear: we’re facing a dire water crisis, and the urgency to address it is palpable as time ticks away. India grew from merely 51 million tons (Mt) of food grain production in 1950/51 to over 314 Mt in 2022- a sixfold increase in production. What led to this remarkable outcome was the shift to science-led agricultural development, planner’s vigour and the dedicated effort of millions of farmers. This transformed India from an acutely food-scarce and food shortage nation to…
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