VA Tech WabagLDT: Transitioning India from Water Scarcity to Security through Desalination

India, with its large population and limited water resources, faces significant water security challenges. The agricultural sector is the largest consumer of water, followed by domestic and industrial sectors. With 54% of India being high to extremely water-stressed, desalination offers a viable and sustainable solution. Rajiv Mittal, Chairman & MD of VA Tech Wabag, emphasizes the importance of exploring alternative water sources, such as seawater desalination. The decreasing cost and increasing availability of desalinated water due to technological advancements and renewable energy make it an attractive alternative.