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Wastewater Management Policies: A Perspective and Roadmap for India


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1 Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Indore, Indore 453 552, India
2 Niti Ayog, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110 001, India

Wastewater management policies of India need updates due to inadequate infrastructure and the environmental impacts that the country is currently facing. The study analyses the wastewater situation in India, revealing infrastructure deficiencies and environmental impacts, and is backed by successful international case studies for valuable insights. The proposed roadmap for policy evolution in India involves key components such as regulatory enhancement, sustainable practices, monitoring and enforcement strengthening, government involvement, industry and community collaboration/participation and public awareness. Advanced monitoring, data analytics with data integration and decision support systems are emphasized. Challenges in policy implementation are discussed, followed by expected outcomes. This provides a comprehensive framework for revitalizing wastewater management policies of India, ensuring a sustainable future.

Keywords

Climate change, internet of things, stakeholders, water management, water policy.
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Rajneesh Kumar
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Indore, Indore 453 552, India
Avinash Mishra
Niti Ayog, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110 001, India
Manish Kumar Goyal
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Indore, Indore 453 552, India

Abstract


Wastewater management policies of India need updates due to inadequate infrastructure and the environmental impacts that the country is currently facing. The study analyses the wastewater situation in India, revealing infrastructure deficiencies and environmental impacts, and is backed by successful international case studies for valuable insights. The proposed roadmap for policy evolution in India involves key components such as regulatory enhancement, sustainable practices, monitoring and enforcement strengthening, government involvement, industry and community collaboration/participation and public awareness. Advanced monitoring, data analytics with data integration and decision support systems are emphasized. Challenges in policy implementation are discussed, followed by expected outcomes. This provides a comprehensive framework for revitalizing wastewater management policies of India, ensuring a sustainable future.

Keywords


Climate change, internet of things, stakeholders, water management, water policy.



DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv127%2Fi7%2F795-807