New Delhi, March 11 -- India stands at a critical juncture in wastewater management, with treated wastewater reuse emerging as a key solution to water scarcity. A recent report by Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the National Mission for Clean Ganga, Waste to Worth: Managing India's Urban Water Crisis through Wastewater Reuse, highlighted its potential while noting disparities among states.

Haryana, with its dedicated Water Resources Authority, has made significant progress, whereas Uttar Pradesh lags due to the absence of a comprehensive reuse policy. However, nationwide adoption faces hurdles such as policy gaps, weak institutional coordination and financial constraints, which must be addressed to un...