Waste treatment & mgmt discussed at water conclave
Ludhiana: Ludhiana Water Conclave, a focused industry gathering aimed at addressing the critical issues of wastewater treatment and sustainable water management across industrial sectors, was held here Saturday.
It was organised by Water Today in association with the Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) and the Auto Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA).
The conclave brought together leading industry experts, technology providers, and policymakers for a day of dialogue, demonstration, and collaboration. The event provided a timely platform to discuss practical, scalable, and regulatory-compliant wastewater treatment solutions, especially in the context of water-intensive sectors like textile processing, electroplating, and auto component manufacturing.
Inaugurating the event, Upkar Singh Ahuja, president of CICU, emphasised the importance of such platforms in catalysing environmental responsibility within industry operations. He also emphasised on the importance of rainwater harvesting in industrial units. Gurpreet Singh Kahlon, vice-president of APMA, underlined the need for industries in Ludhiana and beyond to adopt cutting-edge water conservation and recycling technologies.
Lalit Handa, CEO & director (operations), Spray Engineering Devices, said, "Ludhiana is a hub of industrial growth, and with that comes the responsibility of sustainable water usage. This conclave has been designed to empower industry leaders with knowledge, solutions & partnerships that support eco-friendly and compliant wastewater practices." tnn
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