Rising heatwaves and scorching summers are affecting India’s water security; ensuring it is imperative for the growth and development of a country and its people
Ensuring water security, especially to the underprivileged population, will require focus on increasing the supply of water through rainwater harvesting and ensuring that millions of groundwater systems are recharged.
It also requires a rethinking of the manner in which urban areas draw water from distant rural areas. This adds to the loss of water and higher costs. It also demands an emphasis on the need to recycle every drop of wastewater so that we do not toxify the rivers; this, in turn, means redesigning our sewage systems so that they are affordable and sustainable.
Watch the full episode to understand the challenges caused by growing water crisis and how we can mitigate the risk.
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