Water management

From textiles to paper, these microbes can do useful jobs in many industries. But the best part is that this method is green, economical and totally chemical-free!

The best part? Vinayak Parkhi's economical model needs no electricity or any kind of pump, and can be fitted by any plumber easily! #SaveWater #GreenIndia #Innovation

In an exclusive interview, the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) explains how this simple solution can save massive quantities of wasted water in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai too.

And along this initiative, they are empowering the community of the Mannu Vaddars who have been traditionally digging wells for hundreds of years.

Three years ago the Nagpur Municipal Corporation began treating and reusing 130 million litres per day (MLD). Today, it is on the cusp of treating 480 out of the total 525 MLD the city generates.

Tens of millions of people daily drink water that significantly increases their risk of cancer and other deadly diseases. This must end!

Scarily, a NITI Aayog report earlier this year stated that 70% of India's water supply is "contaminated". The time for waiting is over.

This year, Garvita became the only Indian among 60 changemakers to receive the title of 'Global Changemaker' and is one among the 1000 young leaders between the ages of 18-23 years, from 42 countries across the world, to stand on that platform.

From Bengaluru to Delhi, water shortages are India's bane. But eco friendly solutions do exists, as this town proves!

The village now has lush farms, hilly terrain with custard apple farms, 27 wells, water bodies, and dams. It is as if the land or its villagers were never deprived of water.