Dr S.C. Lahiry

Is desalination worth its salt?

Desalination of seawater is emerging as a solution to global water crisis. India, too can benefit from it.

Posted on 06 Oct, 2017 11:56 AM

In India, fresh water is depleting fast with the rise in consumption for economic activities. Poor management of water resources has led to overexploitation of groundwater. The World Resources Institute’s March 2016 report said 54 percent of India was water stressed, with scarcity affecting every part of the country except the Himalayan region and the ghats.

Desalination of seawater could solve India's water crisis.

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