Urban Water Management

India is ready to collaborate with other countries on water conservation efforts, Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil told the global leaders here during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Participating in a discussion here during the five-day summit ending on Friday, Patil also listed out the sustainable water management practices adopted by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India is ready to share them for the benefit of the world community, he told the global leaders present at the meeting. "India is prepared for collaborations on potential water management issues," he said and called upon the world to engage in water conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges that need attention. He also urged all nations to come forward for equitable water management. He reiterated India's commitment and readiness to promote global cooperation and initiate transformative discussions to ensure a water-secure future. "Prime Minister Modi takes this issue very seriously

Water can be recycled and re-used and thus we may not have water wars. The real challenge is ensuring the sustainability of the water-supply systems

The number of people living in urban India is expected to grow to around 800 million by 2050. But access to safe drinking water has already become a fearsome challenge for the vast majority

India needs an urban water management strategy which ensures that each city meets its basic water needs for the next 30 years, without becoming a victim of deficit rainfall and depleting water levels in reservoirs