The Hindu Business Line: "Make water footprints a must for industrial project appraisals"

From The Hindu Business Line:
"New Delhi, July 18: Industrial projects may have to declare their water footprints to get appraisals and financing if the draft National Water Policy 2012 is approved. "

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http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article3652956.ece

In the text it is stated that water recycling and re-use should become the norm. Overall most importantly water footprint reduction needs to be pursued.

1 Answer

1. It is pity that while we are concerned about greenhouse gases and their impact on the environment, we are more or less oblivious to the freshwater consumption and its impact on the environment and population. In a world where one in five persons does not have any access to freshwater, and particularly when the demand on water resources in the whole world is increasing, the concept of water  footprint needs to be taken seriously. As an industry representative I would like to mention that the Indian Govt is doing best but the policy implementation will take time. At Our place the industrial water hunger is increasing, the only way is to recycle and reuse.