Developing nations need to put in systems for efficient sorting of garbage, and differentiation into recyclable and toxic material. The financial and commercial capital of India - Mumbai city - with over 12 million resident citizens, generates 6,500 tonnes of garbage, in addition to 2,500 tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D)
Category: Water & Waste
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India, Nepal to grow cross-border infra
Nepal and India have agreed to expedite various projects related to infra-¡structure and cross-border connectivity for Nepal´s reconstruction bid.
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Water Woes
Available water resources are not adequate for Indian states. But a comprehensive wastewater policy has not been implemented anywhere in India, and Maharashtra is a case in point.
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Centre wants states to speed up project execution
The Centre has urged the states to speed up the execution of central schemes to achieve the goal of ´developed India´.
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MoU inked for speedy work on Namami Gange
The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR) has signed an MoU in New Delhi with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW) for speedy implementation of the Namami Gange programme.
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Ministry of Water Resources signs MoU for speedy implementation of Namami Gange
The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR) has signed an MoU in New Delhi with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW) for speedy implementation of the Namami Gange programme.
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Barmer takes the lead, unveils countryÂ’s largest solar-based drinking water project
Barmer has got yet another feather in its cap, as the countryÂ’s largest solar-based community drinking water project starts functioning at village Seniwala.
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231 Namami Gange projects worth Rs.1500 cr launched
In its bid to fast-track execution of the ambitious Namami Gange programme, the government has launched 231 projects, including installation of sewage treatment plants and ghat constructions, at over 100 locations in seven states with an estimated cost of Rs.1,500 crore.
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Water woes and ways out
India has horrific water issues that go well beyond meters and domestic waste. However, with the use of automation, it is possible to avoid water theft, illegal connections and leakages and importantly, monitor water distribution.
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Our goal is to harvest 100 per cent of rainwater falling on our campuses
At Infosys, fresh water consumption is solely for the purpose of human sustenance and not for production purposes. Hence, we do not significantly impact water sources. Recognising the grave issues of water scarcity, Infosys started focused efforts to manage water efficiently back in 2008.