FAQ - Stubble burning in India: Causes, effects, and solutions
Mar 27, 2024 · Stubble burning significantly contributes to air pollution, releasing a plethora of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. The combustion of crop residues emits large quantities of particulate matter (PM), including PM2.5 and PM10, which can …
Sewerage and sewage treatment - Updated manuals on …
Jan 4, 2013 · These manuals are prepared by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), a department under the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD).These manuals aim at meeting the professional needs of practising engineers dealing with the sanitation sector in the country that focuses on achieving the goal of 'sanitation for all' within a reasonable timeframe.
Indian Standard for Drinking Water as per BIS specifications (IS …
Feb 20, 2020 · Arghyam has compiled a brief presentation which gives details of the permissible and desirable limits for various parameters in drinking water as per Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications for potable water (IS -10500: 2012).While the standards were first published in 1983, this is the second revision available on the BIS website.
Wastewater management framework in India: Policy challenges …
Mar 26, 2022 · India is one of the most water-stressed regions in the world, with 600 million Indians facing extreme water stress, according to a NITI Aayog report from 2018. The report warns that by 2030 water demand could be twice the existing supply which could lead to severe water scarcity for millions of people and a ~6% loss to the country’s GDP.
India's ambitious liquid waste management rules: Can they deliver?
Oct 26, 2024 · India's new liquid waste management rules mandate bulk consumers to reuse 50% of wastewater by 2031. With tighter regulations and ambitious targets, the country faces challenges in infrastructure, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. Can these rules lead to a sustainable water future for India? Explore the …
Manual on sewage and sewerage treatment - CPHEEO (MoUD)
Sep 15, 2010 · This manual has been prepared by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), a department under the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and aims at meeting the professional needs of practising engineers dealing with the sanitation sector in the country, that focuses on achieving the goal of 'sanitation for all' within a reasonable timeframe.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Jal Jeevan Mission
Mar 31, 2020 · On 15 August, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a time-bound mission-mode programme, to enable all rural household to have functional household tap connection (FHTC) i.e. Har Ghar Nal Se Jal by 2024.
Manual on water supply and treatment - CPHEEO (MoUD) - India …
Sep 15, 2010 · This manual has been developed by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), a department under the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and serves as a standard guide in public health engineering by providing a code of day to day practice for public health engineers to follow.
River basin atlas of India - India Water Portal
Feb 10, 2013 · This "River basin atlas of India", an outcome of joint project “Generation of Database and implementation of web enabled Water Resources Information System (India-WRIS) in the country”, is a publication by the Central Water Commission (CWC) and Regional Remote Sensing Centre – West, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) that presents the status of water resources development in each ...
India's WASH allocations: Initiatives, gaps, and future strategies ...
Feb 12, 2024 · The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), which has been entrusted with the pivotal role of overseeing the development and management of India's water resources, serves as the bedrock for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, through flagship initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).