Title: The potential for desalination in India

Authors: P.K. Tewari

Addresses: Desalination Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India

Abstract: The demand for water in India is increasing rapidly owing to progressive increase in the use of water for irrigation, rapid industrialisation, population growth and improving life standards. A holistic approach is therefore required to cope with the freshwater needs of the country. It includes: seawater desalination in coastal areas; brackish water desalination; water purification; water reuse; rainwater harvesting; water supply schemes. The contribution of seawater and brackish water desalination would play an important role in augmenting the freshwater needs of the country.

Keywords: India; water availability; domestic water; agricultural water; industrial water; water requirements; constraints; freshwater needs; seawater desalination; brackish water desalination; water purification; water reuse; rainwater harvesting; water supply schemes.

DOI: 10.1504/IJND.2007.015797

International Journal of Nuclear Desalination, 2007 Vol.2 No.4, pp.303 - 310

Published online: 19 Nov 2007 *

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