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Delhi Jal Manthan Concludes: Water Security and Yamuna Rejuvenation Focus
16 Sep
Summary
- Conclave focused on 24x7 water, circular economy, and digital transformation.
- Yamuna's health is crucial for the entire water and wastewater cycle.
- Smart technologies explored to reduce water losses and improve monitoring.
The Delhi Jal Board's Jal Manthan 2026, a two-day conclave held on September 15 and 16, has successfully concluded. The event prioritized improving Delhi's water security and accelerating the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River. Discussions involved water experts, technology specialists, and government officials, focusing on six critical areas: ensuring 24x7 quality water supply, fostering a circular water economy, developing a future-ready workforce, advancing digital capabilities for DJB, achieving financial sustainability, and enhancing Yamuna rejuvenation efforts.
Experts highlighted the interconnectedness of the Yamuna's health with the complete water and wastewater cycle, encompassing distribution, sewage treatment, reuse, drain management, and pollution control. A significant focus was placed on increasing the use of treated wastewater for non-potable purposes to alleviate pressure on freshwater resources and reduce the pollution load entering the Yamuna. Additionally, the conclave explored the adoption of smart metering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and leak-detection technologies to minimize water losses and bolster monitoring systems.
The deliberations concluded with recommendations under the 'Jal Sankalp' framework, aiming to translate discussions into tangible actions. International experts from countries including India, Israel, the UK, Netherlands, and France, alongside representatives from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, contributed to the conclave's outcomes. The success of Jal Manthan will be measured by tangible improvements in water services for Delhi residents and a visible positive impact on the Yamuna's condition.
