Tag: water security

Innovating For Water Security: The Future Of Sustainable Water Conservation

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Water is the essence of life, yet its scarcity is becoming an escalating crisis worldwide. The pressures of urban expansion, climate variability, and inefficient resource management are depleting freshwater reserves at an alarming rate. The need for innovative, sustainable water solutions has never been more urgent. One of the most pressing challenges in water conservation is the inefficient use and management of available resources. A significant portion of treated water is lost due to leakage, aging infrastructure, and operational inefficiencies. However, the integration of smart water management systems—powered by IoT…

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Quote By Spokesperson For World Water Day 2025

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On World Water Day 2025: ‘Preserving Glaciers,’ Grundfos reaffirms our commitment to water security and UN SDG 6. Glaciers are critical—feeding rivers, supporting communities, and regulating climate. As these ice masses melt, cities worldwide must become flood-resilient while addressing drinking water challenges. As a leading provider of pumping solutions globally, Grundfos calls for meaningful partnerships to protect these vital water sources. Together, we must ensure glaciers continue their essential role in regulating the water cycle, bringing us closer to true water security for future generations. By Raveendra Bhat, Area Sales…

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Catalysing Water Security in rural India ‘Industry-CSR & Civil Society Organization’ collaboration

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INTRODUCTIONIndia’s development hinges on water security , yet it ranks 2nd in water consumption and 132 in water availability per capita , highlighting a critical challenge. The country’s agrarian economy relies heavily on water, with 80 percent used for agriculture. India’s water crisis is essentially an issue of the growing population rate of about 0.8% per year , with the United Nations and other demographic studies estimating that India’s population may stabilize only around the 2060s, at about 1.7 billion. India has the ability to ‘survive’ till then and beyond…

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Enhancing water security in rural India

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Rural Water Security

The water scenario in rural India India’s development and self-reliance is dependent upon water security. At present, India ranks 2 in water consumption and 132 in water availability per capita. Although rural India comprises 66 percent of the country’s population, it accounts for approximately 80 percent of the nation’s total water usage, for agricultural purposes. The water availability in any region is dependent on natural factors like rainfall, river systems, hydro- meteorological and geological conditions, however, water availability per person is dependent on the population of a country. The per…

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World Water Day Quote from VA Tech WABAG

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By Rajneesh Chopra, Global Head – Business Development, VA TECH WABAG LIMITED – The theme of World Water Day 2023 could not have been more appropriate given the alarming water crisis globally and the setback because of the pandemic on the progress of UN SDG 6. To achieve SDG 6 by 2030, we need to align our vision towards water sustainably and security globally and accelerate the progress together. WABAG’s vision is aligned to UN SDG 6 and its own ESG Targets. Our motto “sustainable solutions for a better life”…

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Water security and food security in India

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World Water Day 2023 quote by Mridusmita Debnath,Civil Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, Scientist, Division of Land and Water Management, ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region – Forecasts on demographic growth and economic development specified a significant increase in food demand to almost double by 2050. Rising food prices are a clear indication of that. Further, demographic projections confirmed that more than 50% of the population worldwide will suffer water scarcity by 2025. Thus, the conflicts among water-demanding sectors and uncertain climate aggravate the situation in agriculture. Moreover,…

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WASTE WATER IS A RESOURCE

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By Mandar Vaijanapurkar In some cases, energy production has now reached a level where the energy recovered from waste water treatment process not only ensures the plant’s own needs, but also covers the energy needs for drinking, water production and so on. The worldwide consumption of drinking water is doubling every 20 years. At the same time, due to rapid industrialization and exponential growth in population, massive or huge amounts of wastewater is being discharged daily into our environment. However, only close to half of all wastewater is being treated…

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