The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) has underscored the critical need for India to transition from supply-side augmentation to an efficiency-led water management approach, advocating for more frugal usage of the resource. This call to action is based on projections indicating that water demand could double the available supply by the year 2030. The association highlighted that urban centers, such as Bengaluru, exemplify the severity of the ongoing water crisis, attributing it to structural vulnerabilities in urban water governance across the nation.
According to Gurmit Singh Arora, national president of the IPA, a swift change in public mindset regarding water consumption and management is imperative. He suggested that simple adjustments, such as modifying water flow from flush tanks and pipes, could lead to substantial water savings in homes. The IPA also cited ITC Hotels' "Zero Mile Water" initiative (Sunya Aqua), which converts grey water into purified drinking water for reuse within its premises, as an example of effective water management. To further spotlight water sustainability and urban water challenges, the IPA is scheduled to host PlumbexIndia 2026, a plumbing exposition, from April 16 to 18.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/theres-critical-need-to-transition-from-supply-side-augmentation-to-efficiency-led-water-management-industry-body/article70820738.ece
