Vishvaraj Infrastructure Social Implications Of Water Management
The future of water safety for the billion + population lies how efficiently water is being managed and used.
India is a country of a billion + people residing in every nook and corner. Their demands for better water supply, electricity and roads seems reasonable. In fairness, the government of India is trying to do just that. With infrastructure and development projects already set up in various states, these goal are attainable. However, it is water supply we need to talk about, because if there are no changes in the sector, then the implications could be severe.
Consider today’s India, with its shortage of water. Most of the water consumed is either through commercial or industrial use. The industrial use of water is mostly in line with the government’s plan for a brighter future. However, over-consumption and misuse must be checked. But a large consumption of water and misuse of it takes place in the XXXXX sector, with checks regularly failing.
Citing Nagpur as an example, the city pumps 540 million litres of water a day, but only 140 million litres, nearly 26% is accounted for. This clearly shows that the state is losing 400 million litres, which could have been incentivised. In fact, if water is metered, tariffs will go down as many people will be paying.
Maybe it is time water is privatised. The simple truth is that the future of water safety for the people of India depends on how efficiently water is being managed and used. With the help of private participation not only as a financial resource, but an efficient management for operations. There is a realisation that can play a great part and be the largest stakeholder of this partnership.
Vishvaraj Infrastructure Limited (VIL), under the patronage of its chairman and manager, Arun Lakhani, was amongst the early players to identify the gaps and changing trends in the water supply sector. The changing scenario demanded not only technological intervention but also changing the lifestyle and mindset for millions of people.
Think of this for a few seconds, slum households with individual tap connection at a subsidized rate and with continuous water supply, telescopic tariff structure, mass awareness, discount for optimal use etc curbs wastage of water and improved health of citizens. Would this not be better?
VIL India was never a part of the sector, but appreciating it is a business opportunity and the potential to do good, the company decided to enter the sector through the unconventional PPP mode rather than conventional EPC mode. It was much conscious decision despite knowing that water deeply embedded in the social fabric of the country. The company sees tremendous possibilities for innovation in this sector.
VIL was incorporated in 1999. The company emerged over the last decade and half as an Indian company with core competencies in formulating and executing highly innovative solutions via PPP route that creates win-win situation for all stakeholders.
India is a country of a billion + people residing in every nook and corner. Their demands for better water supply, electricity and roads seems reasonable. In fairness, the government of India is trying to do just that. With infrastructure and development projects already set up in various states, these goal are attainable. However, it is water supply we need to talk about, because if there are no changes in the sector, then the implications could be severe.
Consider today’s India, with its shortage of water. Most of the water consumed is either through commercial or industrial use. The industrial use of water is mostly in line with the government’s plan for a brighter future. However, over-consumption and misuse must be checked. But a large consumption of water and misuse of it takes place in the XXXXX sector, with checks regularly failing.
Citing Nagpur as an example, the city pumps 540 million litres of water a day, but only 140 million litres, nearly 26% is accounted for. This clearly shows that the state is losing 400 million litres, which could have been incentivised. In fact, if water is metered, tariffs will go down as many people will be paying.
Maybe it is time water is privatised. The simple truth is that the future of water safety for the people of India depends on how efficiently water is being managed and used. With the help of private participation not only as a financial resource, but an efficient management for operations. There is a realisation that can play a great part and be the largest stakeholder of this partnership.
Vishvaraj Infrastructure Limited (VIL), under the patronage of its chairman and manager, Arun Lakhani, was amongst the early players to identify the gaps and changing trends in the water supply sector. The changing scenario demanded not only technological intervention but also changing the lifestyle and mindset for millions of people.
Think of this for a few seconds, slum households with individual tap connection at a subsidized rate and with continuous water supply, telescopic tariff structure, mass awareness, discount for optimal use etc curbs wastage of water and improved health of citizens. Would this not be better?
VIL India was never a part of the sector, but appreciating it is a business opportunity and the potential to do good, the company decided to enter the sector through the unconventional PPP mode rather than conventional EPC mode. It was much conscious decision despite knowing that water deeply embedded in the social fabric of the country. The company sees tremendous possibilities for innovation in this sector.
VIL was incorporated in 1999. The company emerged over the last decade and half as an Indian company with core competencies in formulating and executing highly innovative solutions via PPP route that creates win-win situation for all stakeholders.
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