Water is a limited resource! About 2.7% of the world's water is fresh, whilst 97.5% comprises saline sea water. Without sufficient water, socio-economic development becomes virtually impossible.
According to IWMI (International Water Management Institute), India's water demand is set to double by 2030 as its population is expected to grow from 1.2 billion to around 1.7 billion. This demand is expected to be driven by a burgeoning population, massive urbanisation and relentless industrialisation. A focused action is required to conserve water, minimise waste while ensuring its more equitable distribution across and within states. Addressing these multiple dimensions requires integrated management of water and infrastructure.
Recognising this, the Government of India is driving the initiative under various schemes like 'Smart Cities 100', AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) project, so as to establish infrastructure that could ensure adequate water supply and robust sewerage networks.
Against this framework, the current issue of 'Canvas' highlights the contribution that our Control & Automation (C&A) business has made to the Water Industry. We play a vital role by delivering solutions right from design to commissioning for urban and rural water supply; water treatment plants; waste water treatment and network, industrial & water effluent treatment and lift irrigation projects.
A key component of our offerings includes innovation and integration through adoption of state-of-the-art technologies. We have continued to expand and build our basket of solution capabilities for businesses in the water industry. For more details about our solutions, please look up the 'What's New' section.
Today, Water Distribution Management system has become a strategic choice that ensures appropriate levels of service and reliability at minimum cost. A case study on Water Distribution Management System commissioned at Delhi Jal board demonstrates C&A's capabilities in this area.
It is predicted that by 2020, over 50 billion smart devices will be installed worldwide, and these will share timely information required for crucial decision-making. With this in mind, we have focused on the role of information-enabled systems for unlocking the hidden potential and achieving our organisational goals.
Our 'Customer Speak' section, has featured feedback from PHED, Rajasthan which provides valuable project insights.
Finally, recognising the importance of water, we are committed to optimising its use and better management with a view to meeting the growing water demand!
Looking forward to your constructive feedback and invaluable support to serve you better!
Happy Reading !
Jayanta Chattopadhyay
This summer when India experienced drought,
The challenges of efficient water distribution, maintaining
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is the government agency
An interview with Mr. Shubhanshu Dixit,
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