Firms pledge to cut back on guzzling


In another 10 years, India will be very , very thirsty . By 2030, water supply will be just enough to meet only half the country's demand. Agriculture consumes 88% of India's overall water currently , but industry and households will be the big guzzlers, accounting for 54% and 85% of incremental demand by 2025 and 2050.

Industry is well aware of the crisis and, by all accounts, many companies are at various stages of using water responsibly . In wealthy countries, industry use (51%) and domestic consumption (14%) contribute to 65% of total demand for water. As India's demand for electricity, consumer goods and food increases, it will mirror a similar situation forcing businesses to rethink water-efficiency strategies...................Read more

 

Source: The Times of India


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