PAVITRA GANGA (DTA.AD005.225)

Thematic area

Earth system science and environmental technologies

Project area

Structure responsible for the research project

Water research institute (IRSA)

Project manager

ALFIERI POLLICE
Phone number: 080 5820531
Email: alfieri.pollice@ba.irsa.cnr.it

Abstract

India's water resources are under severe stress resulting from overexploitation and pollution. PAVITRA GANGA links directly to programmes recently started by the Indian government and builds on existing cooperation between EU/India, supported by national governments. The objective is to fulfil SDG6 by unlocking the environmental and economic potential of municipal wastewater treatment and reuse solutions for urban and peri-urban areas in India. By focussing on three pillars we ensure maximum impact:
- People: we create social awareness through a participatory monitoring approach, targeting social vulnerable groups and providing treatment solutions for open drains.
- Planet: we focus on rejuvenation of the river by removing organic pollution, heavy metals and emerging compounds that strongly impact on Indian streams. We provide technology innovations to upgrade existing wastewater infrastructure, resulting in improved river quality.
- Profit: we apply the principles of the Circular Economy and exploit the economic opportunities of waste-to-energy, water reuse and resource recovery.
In collaboration with local stakeholders and supported by industrial partners we will set-up two

Start date of activity

01/01/2019

Keywords

wastewater treatmen, water re-use, urban and peri-urban areas

Last update: 16/08/2025