Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
April 13, 2022 |
April 13, 2022
Press Information Bureau
A sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology and controlled via Web/Mobile app installed at Sal River near Navelim and Nauta lake at Cortalim, Goa, has prevented wastage of water in the area and also made it easy for farmers to monitor the irrigation remotely. The irrigation system was implemented by TERI, in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology, Goa, and supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the umbrella of Demand Driven Mission - Water Technology Initiative.
Reusing Treated Wastewater To Overcome Water Shortage In Delhi
April 6, 2022
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| Smart Water & Waste World
While the concept of wastewater treatment and the need to include it in all water supply and wastewater management programs is recognized by most policy frameworks and institutions, the aspect of supplying the treated water to potential users is the way forward. There is a need for proper monitoring and management system in order to provide treated water to potential users. The potential resource also presents opportunities to recover nutrients and energy from wastewater.
Groundwater depletion must be arrested
March 22, 2022
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| The Hindu Business Line
In India, out of available water resources of 1,123 billion cubic meter (bcm), 433 bcm comes from groundwater and the remaining from surface water. Groundwater is the main source of domestic water supply for both rural and urban areas as more than 80 per cent of supply is sourced through it, making the country the largest user of groundwater in the world.
India's Union Budget 2022-23, Expectations: Incentivised and Mission Mode R&D Funding in Water Sector
January 27, 2022
| Smart Water & Waste World
The key challenge of 'quality' of water needs to be addressed in a more holistic manner, which is widely related to issues of 'inadequate' treatment of wastewater, contaminated groundwater with the presence of arsenic, fluoride, heavy metals, pesticides from agricultural run-offs, and various anthropogenic activities leading to issues of froth, high ammonia levels, etc.
ABB India's Nelamangala unit gets 'Water Positive' certification from TERI
January 20, 2022 |
January 20, 2022
The Financial Express
The unit has provisions of rainwater tanks for rooftop runoff along with TERI-approved filtration to get suitable water for a variety of end-uses.
'Water positive' certificate from TERI for Nelamangala unit of ABB India
January 20, 2022 |
January 20, 2022
The Hindu
The unit has provisions of rainwater tanks for rooftop runoff along with TERI-approved filtration to get suitable water for a variety of end-uses.