Nagpur's Innovative Water Recycling Project: Turning Waste into Profit
Key Ideas
  • Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, highlighted the success of Nagpur's water recycling project, where selling toilet water earns the city Rs 300 crore annually.
  • The project involved a 40-60 partnership, with the government investing 40% and investors contributing 60%, showcasing a profitable model for waste management.
  • Gadkari emphasized the importance of hydrogen as the fuel of the future and discussed the potential for waste segregation to produce hydrogen, reducing fossil fuel imports.
  • The Times Now Summit 2025, featuring prominent speakers like Amit Shah and Bill Gates, aims to drive discussions on India's progress across various sectors, including infrastructure and innovation.
At the Times Now Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shared insights on Nagpur's innovative approach to waste management, highlighting a water recycling project that generates Rs 300 crore annually by selling treated toilet water. He referenced a similar successful project in Mathura, where cleaned sludge was sold to Indian Oil's refinery. Gadkari emphasized the profitable nature of such initiatives, with partnerships between the government and investors. He also stressed the potential of hydrogen as the future fuel, mentioning the benefits of waste segregation in producing hydrogen and reducing fossil fuel imports. The Summit, featuring notable speakers like Amit Shah and Bill Gates, focuses on discussions about India's advancements in governance, economy, and infrastructure.
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