In India 18 states have made rooftop rainwater harvesting systems mandatory for new buildings. Many states are offering incentives for adopting the rainwater harvesting schemes.
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Water Awareness & Solutions
Rainwater Harvesting: Major Thrust in Indian Cities
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on January 25, 2010
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Dry Compost Toilet: India’s Solution to Meet Millennium Development Goal
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on December 22, 2009
in Sustainable Living in India
Dry compost toilet is an ideal solution as it collects human waste and converts it to a fertilizer resource for plant growth without polluting water bodies or groundwater.
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Virtual Water Trade: India Not Among Major Importers
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on December 20, 2009
in Sustainable Living in India
India is not among the major importers of virtual water. Though water management is an important issue, for countries like India and China, self-sufficiency in food is still a national priority.
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Bottled Water Consumption in India
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on December 13, 2009
in Sustainable Living in India
In India, the per capita bottled water consumption is still quite low – around five litres a year as compared to the global average of 24 litres. Yet it is one of the country’s fastest-growing industries and is worth Rs. 1,000 crores, and growing at approximately 40-50 per cent a year.
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