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Safe Reuse of Treated Water Policy 2026
April 6 , 2026
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- Uttar Pradesh (UP) cabinet approved the Safe Reuse of Treated Water Policy, 2026, to promote large-scale reuse of wastewater.
- The policy was supported by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) (Centre for Science and Environment) and aims to shift towards a circular economy in water management.
- It sets phased targets: 50% reuse by 2030 and 100% reuse in later phases where Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) exist, and gradual targets up to 2045 in non-operational areas.
- The treated water will be reused in agriculture, industry, construction, and urban landscaping to reduce freshwater use and groundwater extraction.
- City-Level Reuse Action Plans (CLRAPs) are being prepared; Agra and Prayagraj have started projects worth ₹93 crore and ₹1,625 crore, respectively.
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