Dear Dr Subbarao, When India addresses the supply of clean, drinkable and affordable water, it must look at the full picture of fresh water supply on one side, and fresh water consumption on the other. 70% of it is absorbed by agriculture. India is hot and arid in many provinces, where reducing the water consumption in agriculture is the squaring of the circle, because evaporation in these areas is 50% of the fresh water supply. Conclusion: reduce evaporation in irrigation by use of all possible clean and sustainable technologies. As an example: take a look at www.guilspare.com. Good luck and best regards, Laurent H. Selles
Published by Laurent Selles, WIPO Green Board Advisor, Geneva
Dear Dr Subbarao,
When India addresses the supply of clean, drinkable and affordable water, it must look at the full picture of fresh water supply on one side, and fresh water consumption on the other.
70% of it is absorbed by agriculture.
India is hot and arid in many provinces, where reducing the water consumption in agriculture is the squaring of the circle, because evaporation in these areas is 50% of the fresh water supply.
Conclusion: reduce evaporation in irrigation by use of all possible clean and sustainable technologies.
As an example: take a look at www.guilspare.com.
Good luck and best regards,
Laurent H. Selles