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Water Reuse Policy: CEEW Report Highlights ₹3 Lakh Crore Investment & 1 Lakh Jobs Potential by 2047 to Address Urban Scarcity

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14 Jun 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:~1,500 m3 per capita water availability<1,200 m3 by 2050 projection1,000 m3 scarcity threshold>₹3 lakh crore investment potential1,00,000 jobs potential53 MLD deficit in Thane
Bodies:Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
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What This Article Covers

1.India's annual per capita water availability is ~1,500 m3, projected to fall below 1,200 m3 by 2050, nearing the scarcity threshold of 1,000 m3.

2.A CEEW analysis projects treated wastewater reuse can unlock a market worth over ₹3 lakh crore and generate 1,00,000 jobs by 2047.

3.Four key actions are needed: city-specific reuse plans, private financing, improved STP functionality, and a National Circular Water Mission.

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With India's per capita water availability nearing the scarcity threshold, a CEEW analysis proposes a circular water economy. Treated wastewater reuse can address urban deficits, generate ₹3 lakh crore in investment, and create 1 lakh jobs by 2047, necessitating policy, finance, and technological reforms.

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Per Capita Water Availability~1,500 m3 (likely <1,200 m3 by 2050)
Water Scarcity Threshold1,000 m3 per capita
CEEW Projected Investment>₹3 lakh crore by 2047
CEEW Projected Jobs1,00,000 by 2047
Cities with Max Temp >40°C (May)Narsinghpur (MP), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Barmer (Rajasthan)

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  • ›Per Capita Water Availability: ~1,500 m3 (likely <1,200 m3 by 2050)
  • ›Water Scarcity Threshold: 1,000 m3 per capita
  • ›Target this Data: Per capita water availability ~1,500 m3, scarcity threshold 1,000 m3.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
  • ›Target this Data: Potential investment >₹3 lakh crore and 1 lakh jobs by 2047 from water reuse.

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1Static LinkageEasy

Which organization conducted the analysis projecting a ₹3 lakh crore investment opportunity in treated wastewater reuse by 2047?

2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding water scarcity and reuse in India:

1. India's annual per capita water availability is about 1,500 m3 and is likely to fall below 1,200 m3 by 2050.

2. The hybrid annuity model for financing water reuse projects was originally adopted by the National Mission for Clean Ganga.

3. According to the article, urban areas in India have more than 75% of networked sewage treatment capacity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3Data-centricMedium

As per the CEEW analysis mentioned in the article, what is the projected investment opportunity value from scaling up treated wastewater reuse by 2047?

4Application/ImpactMedium

What is identified in the article as a primary reason for the poor functionality of many Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in Indian cities?

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