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.
Category: Water & Waste
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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.
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Rs.597-cr loan for water transport
The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and German development bank KfW have inked an agreement on the disbursement procedure and schedule for the -Ç85 million loan (approximately Rs.597 crore) that the bank will provide for the Rs.747-crore integrated water transport project in Greater Kochi area.
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MoU between India and Tanzania approved
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Tanzania for bilateral cooperation in water resources management and development.
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A Resilient Cover
DURAmembrane is an ideal and reliable membrane-based waterproofing solution.
Generally, there are a few critical areas in a building from where water starts seeping inside - the roof, external walls and foundation.
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Ghalilah desalination plant gets distinction award
The Ghalilah desalination plant in the United Arab Emirates has been honored at the 2016 Global Water Awards with a Distinction Award in the Desalination Plant of the Year category, which recognises plants commissioned in 2015 that represent the most impressive technical achievement in the industry.
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Suggestions invited on Draft National Water Framework Bill
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has uploaded the draft national water framework bill and draft model bill for conservation, protection, regulation and management of ground water on its website (http://mowr.gov.in).
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Water is going to become one of the most precious commodities
Membrane technology is a separation process using a semi-permeable membrane to sieve out the impurities from the solution/solute. Its applications are vast and across the filtration spectrum.
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Save That Drop!
Two of the most crucial UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), set in 2000, were to halve the numbers of those in the world without drinking water and sanitation by 2015.