Water Management in Iron & Steel Industry: Role of Policy, Regulation, Innovation & Technology

 

12 November 2021


Operational efficiencies with respect to water within manufacturing operations of Iron & Steel Industry needs to be improved, while simultaneously being aware of the water risks and ecosystem health. Industries today need to go beyond compliance and adopt a holistic approach for environmentally sustainable manufacturing operations. Mr Nazimuddin, Scientist E, Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India expressed his intention to partners with CII in developing COINDS i.e. (“Comprehensive Industry Document Series”) for Iron & Steel sector. Other panellist focussed on techno-economically feasible technologies for wastewater treatment, water stewardship for supply chain partners; robust water monitoring system and digitization would be pivotal for the industry