High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis

This article discusses various innovative approaches, both high-tech and low-tech, to address India’s pressing water crisis. It highlights solutions such as smart water management systems using IoT sensors and AI for predicting shortages, phycoremediation for water purification, and wastewater recycling. Low-tech methods like rooftop rainwater harvesting and community-led water governance are also emphasized. The piece further explores how agricultural innovations like drip irrigation and policy initiatives such as the Jal Shakti Abhiyan are crucial for sustainable water use and conservation across urban and rural areas.

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Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, Rural Development and Agriculture, Urban Development and Housing, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

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