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Wastewater Treatment Could Unlock ₹3.2 Lakh Crore Market by 2047

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights a new economic opportunity within India’s evolving urban environment: the circular water economy. Addressing the escalating freshwater scarcity, the survey contends that the conventional “use and dispose” model is untenable for a quickly urbanizing nation. It recommends a paradigm shift towards viewing wastewater as a vital urban resource, which has the potential to create a market valued between ₹2.4 lakh crore and ₹3.2 lakh crore by 2047. The report emphasizes that reusing Treated Used Water (TUW) for non-potable applications like industrial cooling, construction, and landscaping could lead to more than…

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Delhi HC forms panel to accelerate industrial redevelopment and reduce Yamuna pollution.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has formed a three-member committee to expedite redevelopment initiatives for industrial regions and ensure effective treatment of wastewater flowing into the Yamuna River. This action follows the court’s concerns about the ongoing pollution issues, particularly the delays by agencies responsible for managing industrial waste. The committee will include delegates from key organizations, namely the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), and Delhi Jal Board (DJB). During the hearings, the court criticized the government’s inaction and warned of potential adverse rulings against responsible agencies. Last month, senior officials…