{
  "id": 19836457,
  "title": "Madhya Pradesh Drafts New Wastewater Reuse Policy, Targets 50% Treated Water Recycling By 2037",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/madhya-pradesh-drafts-new-wastewater-reuse-policy-targets-50-treated",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-drafts-new-wastewater-reuse-policy-targets-50-treated-water-recycling-by-2037"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Department has drafted a State Level Policy for the recycling and reuse of treated wastewater by 2026. The policy aims to reduce reliance on freshwater and achieve 100% treatment of collected sewage. It encourages the use of Treated Used Water (TUW) in various sectors such as industries, power plants, railways, and government agencies. The government seeks expert input on implementing a water swap model, reallocating freshwater from agriculture and industries to domestic use in exchange for TUW. The policy targets 20% TUW use by 2027, 30% by 2030, and a 50% target by 2037. TUW can also be used for biodiversity enhancement, wetland rejuvenation, and landscaping. The policy outlines the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, including a State High Powered Steering Committee, State Level Technical Cell, and urban local bodies. Agriculture and irrigation uses of TUW are permitted with surplus water after meeting other requirements. Implementation will occur in phases based on existing sewerage infrastructure, with targets set for short, medium, and long-term timelines. Enforcement will be conducted by the state government, with the withdrawal of freshwater allocations for non-compliant users. Industries may contribute to the construction of tertiary treatment plants.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Urban Development and Housing Department has come up with State Level Policy draft for recycle and reuse of treated wastewater 2026, with the objective to minimise fresh water use and cent per cent treatment of collected sewage. Other non-potable uses The policy insists on using Treated Used Water (TUW) in place of fresh water in Navratna companies, public sector units…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}