India has 16 per cent of the world’s population and only 4 per cent of its freshwater resources. Given the exponentially escalating demand for water, using recycled wastewater has emerged as a viable alternative to satisfy non-potable needs.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board, cities in India collectively generate an estimated 72,368 million litre a day (MLD) of sewage. The country has 1,093 operational sewage treatment plants (STPs), with a combined capacity of only 26,869 MLD. Of the cities with populations exceeding 54 million, 32 have initiated recycle and reuse projects; 22 cities have not.
xceeding 54 million, 32 have initiated recycle and reuse projects; 22 cities have not. Promoting a circular economy is at the core of a sustainable and climate-resilient future. The Union Jal Shakti ministry has stipulated that cities must recycle and reuse at least 20 per cent of the water that they use. Similarly, sewage sludge or biosolids, produced as a by-product in various wastewater treatment stages, can be transformed into nutrient-rich organic material. The demand for freshwater can be managed only if steps like these are initiated and implemented with urgency.
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) announces an advanced training on reusing treated wastewater and biosolids. The is centred on CSE’s recent report, ‘Waste to Worth: Managing India’s urban water crisis through wastewater reuse’. The study presents a well analysed, state-of-theart assessment of what the country is doing to mitigate the situation, specifically in the context of reusing treated water—highlighting challenges, what is working and what is not, and why. Additionally, the report provides actionable recommendations for the country’s future approach, along with a city-level template for safe reuse of treated water.
WHAT DOES THE TRAINING PROGRAMME OFFER?
The training programme aims to help states/cities/ULBs incorporate recycleand-reuse projects in their planning, and promote practices that harness the potential of treated wastewater and biosolids. It will
Note: No training fee will be charged to nominated government officials. They only need to make their transportation arrangement to and fro CSE Head Office, New Delhi.
FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT
TRAINING COORDINATOR
ANURAG NAIDU
Programme Officer
Water Programme, CSE
Phone: +91 7276497968
Email: anurag.naidu@cseindia.org
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Training Fees | |
For Indian Participants RS 25,600: (for double occupancy accommodation) RS 28,000: (for single occupancy accommodation) |
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For International Participants US $590 (for double occupancy accommodation) US $760 (for single occupancy accommodation) |
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50% off for college students and registered NGOs 25% off for industry consultants, and professionals |
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Training Methodology | |
The training, imparted in English and Hindi, will be focused on experiential learning: it will include individual/group interactions, practical exercises, and interactions with experts, class discussions, documentary films and a field visit. | |
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Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute | |
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