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There are challenges and opportunities in India’s 2024 liquid waste management rules

A lot needs to be done to ensure that sewage treatment in India becomes more efficient and manageable and environment ministry’s liquid waste management rules are a welcome step in that direction

By: Faraz Ahmad, CSE 15 Oct 2024

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WTD: So far, we have overlooked sanitation in the climate resilience discourse

The article emphasizes the urgent need to address the missing link of sanitation in building resilience against the impacts of climate change in India, especially for vulnerable communities. Safe and inclusive sanitation solutions can play a crucial role in safeguarding against risks like water scarcity and natural disasters. The call is for collaborative action to prioritize intersectional narrative in service delivery for access to safe and sustainable sanitation services.

By: 19 Nov 2022

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A holistic water management system in urban areas for a sustainable future

The article highlights India's water resource challenges stemming from urbanization, resulting in a heightened reliance on groundwater resources and strained water supplies. To mitigate these issues, the article advocates for the implementation of an innovative approach called Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM), which factors in the local context, facilitates coordinated planning, and prioritizes stakeholder involvement. The article underscores the necessity for a paradigm shift in water management in India to tackle the obstacles of water scarcity, environmental risks, and public health hazards triggered by water pollution.

By: 09 Sep 2022

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WTD: Engendering Climate Change Action

This article sheds light on the gender inequality issues arising in India due to climate change. Women are at higher risk and experience greater impacts of climate change due to social, economic, and political barriers that limit their ability to cope. To ensure gender-responsive climate strategies concerning water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in India, the article recommends (i) Development of new gender-responsive policy instruments and adaptation of existing ones from a gender perspective focusing on WASH. and (ii) Participatory Planning

By: 02 Jun 2022

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Integrated urban water management

The article proposes the solution of Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM), which considers the intersection of the water sector with other aspects of urban planning such as city infrastructure, economic development, and land use. The government of India has taken necessary action by implementing the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), and there is potential for all these initiatives to converge in Indian cities systematically through IUWM.

By: 12 Mar 2022