India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Kankaria Coaching Depot has emerged as a 'water neutral' Railway depot, showcasing how innovative practices can transform traditional railway operations into eco-friendly models. The initiative highlights a major breakthrough in water conservation, with the depot saving nearly 1.60 lakh litres of water - equivalent to over 300 household tanks - every day through advanced treatment and reuse systems.
At the heart of this transformation is a modern wastewater treatment system based on phytoremediation, a natural process where plants are used to purify water. The depot has successfully implemented this eco-friendly...