CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Treated wastewaters have also been used for human consumption after proper disinfection, for industrial processes as a source of cooling water, and for aquaculture. Wastewater reuse for aquacultural and agricultural irrigation purposes is also practiced in Lima, Peru.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 launched in October, 2021, Rs. 15883 crore has been allocated to States/UTs for wastewater/used water management, including setting up of STPs and FSTPs (fecal sludge treatment plants).

Detailed explanation-3: -Challenges in Indias Wastewater Management In India, there is a severe dearth of this infrastructure. India’s present capacity for water treatment is only 27.3%, according to a recent assessment by the Central Pollution Control Board (March 2021).

Detailed explanation-4: -As per government statistics, 62.5% of wastewater in urban India remained untreated or partially treated.