At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, India showcased its achievements in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) through a session titled “India’s WASH Innovation: Driving Global Impact in Climate and Water Sustainability.” Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, delivered the keynote address highlighting India’s progress through the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Patil emphasized that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, rural household tap water coverage has increased from 17% in 2019 to 79.66% currently. This has resulted in rural India saving 55 million hours…
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Boosting Water, Sanitation, and Sustainability: Key Investments in the 2025-26 Budget
The 2025-26 budget reaffirms the Indian government’s strong focus on enhancing water resources, sanitation, and sustainability through substantial investments in critical programs: These initiatives not only cater to immediate water-intensive sectors but also contribute to environmental sustainability and rural prosperity, positioning the water, wastewater, and solid waste industries for significant growth. The 2025-26 budget is poised to drive eco-friendly, safe, and efficient industrial development across key sectors. By NP Singh, Sales Leader for India at MANN+HUMMEL, Specializing in Water and Membrane Solutions
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