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27/03/22 15:00 PM IST

Sujalam 2.0’

In News 
  • On the World Water Day (22nd March), the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched a countrywide project to reuse grey water, or run-offs from kitchens, bathing and laundry.
Grey Water 
  • Grey water is defined as wastewater that is produced from household processes (e.g. washing dishes, laundry and bathing).
  • Grey water can contain harmful bacteria and even faecal matter that contaminates soil and groundwater.
  • So far, India does not have a focused policy framework for management and usage of grey water in urban and rural areas. However, some guidelines for treatment of wastewater do exist.
  • For example, the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO) has specified permitted discharge standards for treated water; use of treated wastewater in agriculture and horticulture (MoHUA, 2012).
About Sujlam project 
  • The campaign would focus on the creation of institutional level greywater management assets in Panchayat Ghar, healthcare facilities, schools, Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), community centres and other government institutions.
  • Creation of individual and community greywater management assets will be encouraged.
  • With active participation from all States and local communities’ great success was achieved under the Sujlam 1.0 campaign which was started in August 2021.
Source- Indian Express

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