Mr. Bishwadeep Ghose, Country Head, India, Water for People India : “We commend the government’s budget for its strong focus on water management, emphasizing water supply, sewage treatment, and solid waste management projects for 100 large cities. The collaboration with state governments and development banks to create bankable projects is a significant step towards improving urban water infrastructure. The innovative use of treated water for irrigation and tank filling in nearby areas is a promising approach to water recovery and storage.
Additionally, the release of climate-resilient crop varieties highlight the government’s commitment to boost agricultural productivity but also improve water use efficiency in farming, aligning with our sustainable water management goals. Addressing water in agriculture is also key to driving water security, as efficient water use in farming can reduce pressure on freshwater resources and ensure their availability for drinking purposes. This budgetary allocation will support India’s mission to secure long-term water sustainability ensuring that every community has access to safe and reliable water resources.”
