Conservation - Reducing Water Usage

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November 25, 2022 These maps at the watershed scales have been made to not only ensure inclusion of different freshwater ecosystems, their connectivity and hydrological processes, but can also provide a spatial context for conservation decisions.
A stream at Anini, Arunachal Pradesh (Image Source: Roshni Arora)
September 21, 2022 The unique design and functioning of the Chakla bavdi in Chanderi Madhya Pradesh is another example of the water wisdom of our ancestors, which needs to be conserved and passed on to the future generations.
Chakla Bavdi at Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh (Image Source: Shirole, S. 2022. Architectural eloquence: Water harvesting structure in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh (India). Ancient Asia, 13: 9, pp. 1–13)
June 21, 2022 While springs in Kashmir have still retained their good quality and have a great potential to be used for drinking water, threats to them are growing. Their protection and sustainable management is crucial.
Verinag spring in Anantanag district of Kashmir (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
January 13, 2022 State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture: The synthesis report 2021
Sustainable agricultural practices lead to water saving, soil conservation, sustainable land management, conservation of natural resources, ecosystem and climate change benefits. (Image: Maheshwara, Pixahive)
November 9, 2021 Building resilient agricultural system through groundwater management interventions in degraded landscapes of Bundelkhand region
Charkhari talab in Bundelkhand (Image: IWP Flickr)
September 1, 2021 Best practices for holistic urban water management in Chennai Metropolitan Area
These bright plastic jugs are ubiquitous in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. (Image: McKay Savage, Flickr Commons; CC BY 2.0)
EID Parry (India) Ltd in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu undertakes water Conservation efforts as a corporate initiative (2007)
The company make efforts to become environmental friendly by reusing the byproducts produced and looking for water and energy efficient technologies in the international market Posted on 27 May, 2009 03:16 PM

This presentation describes the efforts undertaken by EID parry India Ltd, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu for water conservation. For a company that goes back more than two centuries, this sugar manufacturer is remarkably modern, with a fully automated plant and an equally modern conservation ethic.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd in Nashik, Maharashtra, take measures to conserve water as a corporate initiative (2007)
Water conservation measures at Mahindra & Mahindra have taken the form of monitoring and reporting systems that are linked with performance management Posted on 27 May, 2009 02:48 PM

This presentation provides the detials of the water conservation efforts undertaken by Mahindra and Mahindra, Nashik, Maharashtra.

Ashok Leyland, Bangalore, undertakes water related corporate initiative (2007)
Ashok Leyland, Bangalore, undertakes efforts to reduce water usage in technical processes of vehicle manufacturing along with water related project initiatives Posted on 27 May, 2009 01:28 PM

Ashok Leyland, India's second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has worked on both technical process water use reductions and water related project area CSR initiatives.

Sterlite Industries India Limited, Silvassa, undertakes water conservation efforts as a corporate initiative (2007)
This documentation provides a lot of specific details of individual process modifications and presents results in terms of both physical and financial savings Posted on 27 May, 2009 10:56 AM

This presentation describes the efforts undertaken by Sterlite Industries India Limited, Silvaasa at water conservation and management.

Shree Cement Limited, Beawar, Rajasthan make efforts at water conservation as a corporate initiative (2007)
The company's efforts include developing conservation standards and reporting procedures, determining water footprints of specific products and services, raising water management issues Posted on 26 May, 2009 04:52 PM

This presentation provides information on the efforts made by Shree Cement, Beawar at water conservation.  Shree is the first cement company in the world to be registered for a Clean Development Mechanism project with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and has been cert

Tata Chemicals, Babrala plant in Uttar Pradesh practices efficient water management as a corporate initiative (2007)
The plant uses three pronged strategies for efficient water management: water efficient design, efficient operations to conserve water and continuous identification of new conservation opportunities Posted on 26 May, 2009 03:17 PM

This presentation provides the details of the efforts made by Tata Chemicals,  Babrala, Uttar Pradesh plant at water conservation.

Pepsico India's efforts to achieve a positive water balance as a corporate initiative (2007)
Pepsico India is currently engaged in an effort to reduce water consumption with the ambitious goal of achieving a positive water balance through its three pronged strategies Posted on 26 May, 2009 12:48 PM

This multinational soft drinks, bottled water and food products manufacturer is currently engaged in an effort to reduce water consumption with the ambitious goal of achieving a positive water balance, or in other words going even beyond zero water balance.

Conservation, effluent treatment and recycling efforts of Hindalco Industries, Jharkhand (2007)
Hindalco Industries takes up several steps to recycle water used in production processes of alumina and undertakes range of activities to augment water availability in the surrounding villages Posted on 26 May, 2009 12:32 PM

This presentation describes the conservation, effluent treatment and recycling efforts of Hindalco Industries (Jharkhand). Alumina production is highly water intensive and has a major impact on the environment through toxic effluents and greenhouse gases.

Nagarjuna Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited in east Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh makes water conservation efforts as a corporate initiative (2007)
The company has tried to reduce its drawals of water from Godavari river by modifying several processes, reusing waste water, continuous online monitoring and plugging of leaks Posted on 26 May, 2009 12:22 PM

This presentation describes the efforts made by Nagarjuna Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited at water conservation. This ammonia based fertilizer manufacturer in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh draws water for its cooling, process and township requirements from the Godavari River.

JK Paper Ltd, Orissa conducts water conservation activities as a corporate initiative (2007)
JK Industries, a major paper manufacturer, reuses water used in manufacturing processes, thus reducing the plant's need for fresh water and also reducing discharge from the plant Posted on 26 May, 2009 12:16 PM

This presentation informs of the efforts made by JK Industries, a major paper manufacturer, for reuse of the water used in manufacturing processes, thus reducing the plant's need for supplies of fresh water and also reducing discharge from the plant.

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