Over the last five years, India's wastewater management sector has shifted from simply meeting guidelines to embracing a ‘Zero Discharge Approach’ that emphasizes comprehensive recycling and reuse. This includes various approaches depending on end-use, such as natural systems and conventional treatments. In order to achieve this, the treatment of wastewater is geared towards sustainable development, thereby enabling safe water reuse in areas like agriculture and fire fighting and reducing negative impacts on the environment through conservation of resources. Nevertheless, some clients face difficulties in accessing wastewater management services due to inadequate knowledge or absence of any formalized approach other than traditional options. Vasudha Sanrakshan is at the forefront of sustainable wastewater treatment and natural resource management by combining advanced technology with ecological principles for developing creative environmental friendly solutions for water reuse and conservation.
Since its incorporation in 2018, the company has been a pioneer in wastewater treatment and management, blending natural and indigenous methods with advanced technology. Over the past six years, it has completed 34 projects, treating over 4,000 million litres of wastewater at 13 locations across Uttar Pradesh. This treated water is reused sustainably for irrigation, landscaping, and maintaining lakes and ponds. In response to freshwater scarcity, mismanaged water harvesting, and depleting aquifer levels, the company has also been restoring and rejuvenating two ponds.
Through technology implementation and the IEC model, it emphasizes public participation to address critical water issues. “To neutralize and control environmental challenges like depleting water tables and rising temperatures, we continue to drive innovative solutions and foster sustainable initiatives”, says Shaifali Gupta, Company Secretary.
Transforming Wastewater into Valuable Resources
Vasudha Sanrakshan offers comprehensive solutions for natural resource management, particularly focusing on water and green energy harnessing. The company provides advanced wastewater treatment through its Bio-AWATS (Biodiversity Adaptive Wastewater Treatment System), integrating ecological principles to enhance water quality and support biodiversity. It specializes in pond and lake restoration, rejuvenation, and aquifer recharge, promoting a conducive climate around treatment systems. The company’s ecological approach creates a self-sustaining treatment mechanism that conserves flora and fauna, enriching spiritual, aesthetic, and social life. Emphasizing sustainability, it uses renewable energy sources and minimizes the environmental footprint associated with wastewater treatment.
Vasudha Sanrakshan distinguishes itself through its commitment to Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, ensuring environmental sustainability and transparency. The company monitors wastewater from its source to end-use with a tailored treatment process and adopts a 'Zero Discharge Policy' by implementing water-saving technologies. It actively engages the community through IEC campaigns involving SHGs, NGOs, and educational institutes to educate about water quality, ecology, and sustainability, promoting awareness and adoption of advanced wastewater management practices. Vasudha Sanrakshan's R&D capabilities are robust, featuring three NABL-accredited laboratories and collaborations with educational institutes and government bodies like Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam and Municipal Corporations. It employs advanced testing technologies and iterative methods to develop sustainable water management models, achieving 100 percent recycling and reuse of wastewater, thereby adhering to 'Zero Discharge' goals.
Vasudha Sanrakshan specializes in sustainable wastewater treatment and natural resource management, integrating advanced technology with ecological principles
In the next five years, Vasudha Sanrakshan plans to expand its Bio- AWATS wastewater treatment models from 13 to 60 locations, increasing treatment capacity to 120-160 million litres per day. The company aims to renovate and rejuvenate 30-35 ponds with an investment of around Rs. 100- 120 crores. These initiatives will directly benefit two to three crores of people daily and positively impact local flora, fauna, water levels, temperatures, and air quality.
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