“One of the many things I learned as president was the centrality of water in the social, political and economic affairs of the country, the continent and the world.” -Nelson Mandela, World Summit on Sustainable Development, 2002 The CENTRALITY Of Water
USA Japan Germany China UK France Italy Canada Spain S Korea Brazil India USA China India Japan Brazil Russia UK Germany France Italy INDIA: Racing Towards #3 Economy Real GDP 2006 $bn Estimated Real GDP 2050 $bn Source: Dreaming with BRICs: The path to 2050; Goldman Sachs
Source : Water resources of India, Rakesh Kumar, R. D. Singh, K. D. Sharma, National Institute of Hydrology, India Per capita surface water availability In cu meters < Water Stressed < Water Scarce Less Water for Every Individual
Conserve Generate Regulate Communicate Go Forward: Four Pillars
ConserveGenerate Regulate Communicate More crops with fewer drops Adopt water efficient technologies Reuse grey water Develop storage & irrigation infrastructure Correct pricing to address misuse Incentivise efficient use of water Reward recharge of water Reduce virtual water loss Water pledge Burning Platform Best Practices Go Forward: Four Pillars
CII Water Council Mandate Build Awareness Burning Platform Criticality of water conservation Promote Reform Catalyst for implementing best practices Partner in efficiency, technology, infrastructure Facilitate Policy Partner with government in recommending policy Address barriers
CII – Triveni Water Institute The first of its kind in the world (Government, Industry, Civil Society coming together)
Focus areas Water and Waste Water Management – Municipal – Domestic – Industrial – Agriculture Water and Waste Water Management – Municipal – Domestic – Industrial – Agriculture
Approach to Water Management
Advisory services Water audits & Training – 50 audits till date – 25 Training program on industrial conservation and management In-house External Annual Water Savings (m 3 /year) Equivalent Annual Cost Savings (Rs Lakhs/year) Identified 20 million Achieved* (till date) 4.0 million * Balance under implementation
National Water Awards National Awards for excellence in Water management – Nov 24 & 25, Delhi Eighth edition Awards category – Within the fence – Beyond the fence – Innovative Water saving product – Rain water harvesting award
JnNRUM Programme Historically Unique in Modern History Historically Unique in Modern History Investment needed in Rs 7,54,627 Crores- Capital Rs 8,17,671 Crores –O & M Water supply,sewerage & storm water 41 % of all capital & 41 % for O & M Historically Unique in Modern History Historically Unique in Modern History Investment needed in Rs 7,54,627 Crores- Capital Rs 8,17,671 Crores –O & M Water supply,sewerage & storm water 41 % of all capital & 41 % for O & M
The Indian Urban Constituency in our Democracy * 12 Mega Cities, 80 Tier I Towns, 3500 Urban entities * 12 Mega Cities, 80 Tier I Towns, 3500 Urban entities * All State Capitals- Centres of Governance * All State Capitals- Centres of Governance *40 % of India will be in urban areas by 2050 *40 % of India will be in urban areas by 2050 * 60 % of Indian Youth in urban areas * 60 % of Indian Youth in urban areas * Educated & Politically conscious Middle Class Vote Bank. * Educated & Politically conscious Middle Class Vote Bank. * Rise in Incomes & Aspirations * Rise in Incomes & Aspirations * 12 Mega Cities, 80 Tier I Towns, 3500 Urban entities * 12 Mega Cities, 80 Tier I Towns, 3500 Urban entities * All State Capitals- Centres of Governance * All State Capitals- Centres of Governance *40 % of India will be in urban areas by 2050 *40 % of India will be in urban areas by 2050 * 60 % of Indian Youth in urban areas * 60 % of Indian Youth in urban areas * Educated & Politically conscious Middle Class Vote Bank. * Educated & Politically conscious Middle Class Vote Bank. * Rise in Incomes & Aspirations * Rise in Incomes & Aspirations
State Govts & Urban Local Bodies *Water – Local Issue *Resources with State Government Vs Water Governance with ULBs *Financial Resources/Risks vis-à-vis JNNURM’s Catalytic Role JNNURM’s Catalytic Role *Lack of Clarity & Priorities at ULB level *Lack of Clarity & Priorities at ULB level * Political Conflicts/Party Politics * Political Conflicts/Party Politics *Water – Local Issue *Resources with State Government Vs Water Governance with ULBs *Financial Resources/Risks vis-à-vis JNNURM’s Catalytic Role JNNURM’s Catalytic Role *Lack of Clarity & Priorities at ULB level *Lack of Clarity & Priorities at ULB level * Political Conflicts/Party Politics * Political Conflicts/Party Politics
Focus of JnNRUM in Urban Water Public-Private Partnership Financial Reforms Services to the poor Citizen services & Governance reforms Technical Innovation Urban Sanitation Public-Private Partnership Financial Reforms Services to the poor Citizen services & Governance reforms Technical Innovation Urban Sanitation
Enabling Factors & Insights *Urban Water Needs Vs Availability *Millenium Development Goals *Millenium Development Goals *225 lpcd to 50 lpcd *225 lpcd to 50 lpcd * Surveys & audits * Surveys & audits * Planning and Existing Infrastructure * Planning and Existing Infrastructure * Detailed Project Reports & preparation of project documentation * Detailed Project Reports & preparation of project documentation *Urban Water Needs Vs Availability *Millenium Development Goals *Millenium Development Goals *225 lpcd to 50 lpcd *225 lpcd to 50 lpcd * Surveys & audits * Surveys & audits * Planning and Existing Infrastructure * Planning and Existing Infrastructure * Detailed Project Reports & preparation of project documentation * Detailed Project Reports & preparation of project documentation
Cities on Forward Path Jamshedpur Navi Mumbai Hyderabad Pimpri Chinchwad ChennaiBengaluruKolkataTiruchirapalliNagpurJamshedpur Navi Mumbai Hyderabad Pimpri Chinchwad ChennaiBengaluruKolkataTiruchirapalliNagpur
“There is still enough water for all of us – but only so long as we keep it clean, use it more wisely, and share it fairly.” Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General, UN Is Water Bankruptcy Inevitable ?
Thank You Ramani Iyer Forbes Marshall Ltd Member - National Water Council – Confederation of Indian Industry Forbes Marshall Ltd Member - National Water Council – Confederation of Indian Industry