Lamenting that waste water management in India has been "very inefficient", secretaries of ministries of drinking water and sanitation and water resources emphasised on the role of industry in "institutionalising" the use of recycled water as part of conservation efforts.
They were speaking at the third edition of 'India Industry Water' conclave organised by industry body FICCI.
"The prime minister has put water very squarely on the agenda. The role of the private sector is very important. There is a huge potential for us to work together in waste water management, which is very inefficient in our country.
The private sector can help by bringing in neesaary expertise for recycling water, they said.
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"In India we can recycle 40 billion litres of waste water we get everyday. Private sector can bring in their expertise and work with the government on the project to recycle this waste water," Amarjit Singh, secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, said.
Delving into the priorities of FICCI Water Mission, its chairman Naina Lal Kidwaisaid that FICCI will try to bring the industry linkage on water in its dialogue with government and other stakeholders to create a growing understanding of the water risks to the industry and society.
The occasion also witnessed the award distribution of 5th Edition of FICCI Water Awards and release of Compendium of 'Best Practices'.