Earth Day is an occasion for individuals and organizations to unite and take action to safeguard the environment. As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Reducing waste, conserving water, and using public transportation can go a long way in protecting our natural resources and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.” On this Earth Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the importance of preserving our planet and finding innovative solutions to environmental challenges. One company that is leading the way in promoting sustainable technologies and practices…
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Sourav Daspatnaik, Managing Director, Swach Environment Pvt Ltd
Earth is the only living planet and water is vital for sustaining life. 2/3 of the surface of earth is the ocean. Water is a finite resource within the Planet and we need to be mindful of the way we manage our water resources including waste water. Climate change is going to be critical for the Planet . On this day lets pledge to keep the Earth habitable and water neutral.
Read MoreCol. Bhaskar Tatwawadi (Veteran), Director, DoubleShotz Pte. Ltd.
EARTHLINGS have lost yet another year since the last Earth Day 2022! And we have a lot to show for all the progress made in conferences, meetings, policy tweaks on papers, verbal assurances of implementing more and more conservation measures to push away the ZERO WATER DAY! In the meantime, summer of 23 has arrived with a vengeance and even as I write this quote in Mumbai, the outside temperature is about 400 C. When Nature starts asserting itself notwithstanding the half-hearted human endeavours, it beats all predictions and computational…
Read MoreDr. S. K. Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI
‘Water is critical for life on earth and is an enabler of economic development. India has about 18 percent of world population, but has only about 4 percent of world’s fresh water resources. There is temporal and spatial variation of water resources availability. For example, the per capita water availability in Barak and Brahmaputra river basin is about 11 times higher than that of Gangetic river basin. Due to climate change impact, there is high frequency of rainfall precipitation, and droughts are more frequent. Water demand for various uses is…
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Dr Mayur J Kapadia, former Additional General Manager, GNFC Ltd, Bharuch Our Beloved Earth, the Ever-Generous Earth, the Mother Earth has given us everything that we have needed for our lives and our goals. Is it not our duty to repay her compassion as much as we can? The Earth Day renders us an opportunity to express our appreciation for nature through our words and deeds. If we give a thought towards the deeds which we can jointly perform to preserve our Earth, here are points that we should ponder…
Read MoreWays for solid waste management and sanitation to be suggested by JICA to the VMC
To tackle challenges of increasing solid waste, the Japan International Cooperation Agency will suggest ways of waste management to the Varanasi Municipal Corporation based on the best practices followed in Japan as the per day average of solid waste generation of Varanasi has gone up to 700 metric ton as apart from locals a huge floating population of pilgrims and tourists are also contributing in waste generation. To discuss solid waste management, waste water treatment and recycling and drinking water distribution system with new revenue generation model, a joint coordination…
Read MoreAccelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis
World Water Day 2023 Quote By Dr. P S Harikumar, Chief Scientist (Retd.), Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) – As one of the SDG goals of UN is (Goal 6) improving water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing the release of hazardous chemicals, the discharge of waste from the domestic and industrial sector needs to be treated according to standard norms. Treatment of wastewater in developing countries is rather tardy. This has a negative impact on the environment, and the situation should be changed as…
Read MoreWorld Water Day Quote from Daiki Axis India
By Mr. Kamal Tiwari, CEO, Daiki Axis India Pvt. Ltd. – Water resource management has become an important concern globally, with dwindling freshwater supplies across the world, it is vital for governments as well as Industries to adopt sustainable and cost-effective strategies to save water and promote greener economies. Access to clean, pure water has long been a problem in developing countries. Water-treatment plants, structured pipelines, and other critical infrastructure such as Decentralized sewage treatment plants that treat residential wastewater and promote the reuse of the treated water for local…
Read MoreRespect … Greet … Thanks … Love …. The Water!
By Dilip Yewalekar, Senior Vice President, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. – India falls under medium to high water stress countries and @ 54% area are under water stress. India is considered to be a country facing water stress because of it has a large and growing population, agricultural activities, industrialization and fast urbanization. Additionally, climate change has contributed to unpredictable rainfall pattern and water scarcity in many parts, resulting in the threatening the livelihoods of millions of people and the country’s’ economic growth. Water is undoubtedly the most precious resource…
Read MoreAccelerating change to secure water sustainability
By Anil Sethi, Chairman, Pump Academy Private Limited – Globally, over 2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water at home. The latest data from WHO and UNICEF on access to clean water, adequate sanitation, and hygiene also reveal that 8 out 10 people who continue to lack basic drinking water services live in rural areas. In 2015, the world leaders committed to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal-6 that envisages creating facilities for safely managed water and sanitation for everyone by the year 2030. Clean water and sanitation…
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