The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) has released the key indicators of household consumer expenditure in India, generated from the data collected in its 66th round survey during July 2009 - June 2010. The NSS consumer expenditure survey aims at generating estimates of household monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) and …
The Ministry of Water Resources is at present engaged in revising the National Water Policy 2002. Instead of trying to make changes in the 2002 Policy, the ministry should put it aside and draft a new policy, starting from first principles. In that context, the draft presented here is an …
JAIPUR: The water department has raised an alarm over the depleting drinking water sources in the state and proposed an increase in the water rates to contain the situation. During a workshop on the water scenario in the state, principal secretary,water resources Ram Lubhaya, said, "The state government is giving …
The Chawla committee has stressed the need for an umbrella legislation for water allocation and suggested that this state subject be either brought on the concurrent list or be covered under a model law template for adoption by states. The panel has expressed concern over unrestricted use of groundwater for …
The recent water cuts in the city, coupled with the onset of summer, is proving a costly affair for South Mumbai residents who had to purchase water from tankers at premium rates as demand surged over the weekend.
Congress unhappy with Bill that seeks to divert water meant for agriculture The hasty passing of The Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (amendment) Bill, 2011 late last Wednesday in the State assembly has given rise to fresh animosity between the ruling coalition partners, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party …
Paani-puri sellers, hair stylists using bottled water to leverage their brand The growing use of packaged mineral water for cooking and washing is set to boost sales in the branded water segment this summer. Bisleri, Tata's Himalayan, Pepsi's Aquafina and UB Group's Kingfisher are some of the brands vying for …
*MC yet to recover Rs 7 cr from villages and colonies; Rs 5 cr from govt depts. The Municipal Corporation (MC) is yet to recover pending water bills amounting to around Rs 12 crore. These include around Rs 7 crore from villages and colonies and more than Rs 5 crore …
This PwC report is an assessment of the multiple challenges that confront urban water supply sector in India. Presents the reform agenda across various dimensions covering financing, institutions, PPP, resource sustainability & capacity building. In the wake of a burgeoning population and rising urbanisation, urban India is on the verge …
As water gets scarce, the lendings in the sector by international financial institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are being looked into more critically. Most critics believe that with small investments, the banks have been able to dictate water policies in developing countries. These institutions …
This report has been prepared by the members of the working group set up by the Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India on the issue of “Entitlements and allocations for livelihoods and ecosystem needs". The introductory chapter sets out the context of the report. The immediate context …
This paper discusses the operational and tariff-related factors that impede cost recovery by urban water service providers in India. Also focuses on policy reform and practical initiatives to achieve improved cost recovery. The report draws on a Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) study from 2008 which made a comparative analysis …
Says Consumers Should Bear Cost Of Meter Replacement New Delhi: In a ruling that will immediately affect over five lakh defective water meter connections, the Delhi high court on Wednesday ordered their replacement and said proper metering of water supply is compulsory in the city. A division bench comprising Chief …
Considering the city’s burgeoning population and its ageing water supply network, municipal commissioner Subodh Kumar has decided to put water supply projects on the fast track. On the flip side, though, this may lead to an escalation in operational costs. At present, the cost of operation and maintenance is Rs287 …
There is a peculiar challenge that goes beyond my understanding. Maybe as a discerning reader, you have a solution. Life in the city would not be possible without some very basic elements – electricity, water, gas, phones and public transport. These contribute significantly to a good quality of life in …
New Delhi: Consumers who do not have a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) connection, but discharge their sewage into its system, will now have to pay sewage charges. The body took this decision at its board meeting on Thursday. It has also extended its rebate scheme on payment of arrears to …
Ranchi: In what could be a first for any state, Jharkhand is set to introduce a new kind of water tax that will force poor residents of Ranchi and other towns to pay as much as Re 1 for each bucket filled from municipal taps. The state government says the …
LUCKNOW: In an alarming disclosure the state ground water department has revealed that it is Lucknow which is recording the maximum rate of ground water table decline in the state. According to the monitoring done by the department, the state capital had its ground water table declining at an average …
