Urban Wastewater Management India’s Approach, Challenges and the Way Ahead - By Ranjeet Shah

As India's population grows and urban areas expand, the amount of wastewater being generated is increasing rapidly. At the same time, the country's freshwater resources are becoming increasingly scarce and polluted. To address this challenge, it is essential for India to collaborate with developed nations that have successfully implemented wastewater treatment and reuse technologies. By learning from their experiences, India can adopt sustainable solutions to manage wastewater more effectively.

In December 2024, a report, titled "Waste to Worth: Managing India’s Urban Water Crisis through Wastewater Reuse" was released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in collaboration with the National ....