Dear Umra Anees,

I hope this message finds you well. I came across the Residential Training Program on "Reuse of Treated Water ? Preparation of State and City Level Action Plans" scheduled for July 23-25, 2025, but unfortunately, the programme is now passed. I would greatly appreciate any guidance on the following:

1. Eligibility: The course fee section mentions "FOR INDIAN PARTICIPANTS," which has led me to wonder if this program is restricted to Indian nationals, or if international participants are also eligible to apply in future.

2. Virtual Participation: Considering the importance of the topic, it would be beneficial for many who cannot attend in person to have the option of accessing virtual recordings of the sessions, do these options exist for these courses? Would it be possible to explore the feasibility of recording these sessions for virtual participation or for future reference? If a recording is available, is it shareable?

3. Future Programs: If virtual participation or recordings are not an option for this program, I would also like to know if there are any future training programs on similar topics planned. Additionally, if future programs are held, will there be opportunities for virtual participation?

Reusing treated water is a critical issue for sustainable urban planning, and I strongly believe this training would be highly beneficial for professionals in the field.

I appreciate your time and any clarification you can provide on these points.

Looking forward to your response.

Kind regards,

Benny

With 16 per cent of the world’s population and a mere 4 per cent of its freshwater resources, India’s water worries are not going away anytime soon – unless the country takes recourse to innovative, sustainable and practical solutions, such as reusing treated wastewater, especially for addressing non-potable water needs. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), only 28 per cent of the sewage generated in the country (amounting to a humungous 20,236 million litre every day) is being treated: this points to the immense potential for reuse, which can significantly reduce our dependence on groundwater.

The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has already laid out a national framework for ‘Safe Reuse of Treated Water’, mandating cities to recycle and reuse across multiple points within the urban fabric. However, with only some states having formulated policies and action plans to align with this framework, there exists an opportunity to address the gap and offer support to states and cities for building robust reuse systems.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) invites applications for its advanced training programme which is aimed at instructing state and local authorities on how to prepare action plans for reuse of treated water. This training will draw from CSE’s two recent publications on the subject: Planning for Reuse of Treated Wastewater at the State Level and City-level Template on Safe Reuse of Treated Water.

WHAT DOES THE TRAINING PROGRAMME OFFER?

• Holistic understanding of reuse of treated water in urban sustainability and climate resilience.
• In-depth insights into regulatory frameworks, national policies, and compliance mechanisms.
• Sector-specific reuse planning for agriculture, industry, landscaping, and construction.
• Technical inputs on water quality standards, treatment efficiency, and monitoring protocols.
• How to prepare state level and city level reuse of treated water action plans
• Best practices and case studies from India and a broad.

Course fees

FOR INDIAN PARTICIPANTS Rs 21,500: (for double occupancy accommodation) For Registration Click Here  - www.cseindia.org/otprograms/register?type=rtw Rs 24,000: (for single occupancy accommodation) For Registration Click Here  - www.cseindia.org/otprograms/register?type=rtwsingle

Who will benefit

Officials from SBM 2.0, AMRUT 2.0, NMCG, and urban/state-level training institutions, government officers involved in planning, implementing, or monitoring wastewater projects,urban planners, engineers, consultants, and sector professionals

Training methodology

The training, imparted in English and Hindi, will include individual/ group interactions, practical exercises, and interactions with experts, class discussions, case study/documentary films and a field visit.

Note:- Limited seats available. Last date to register - July 13, 2025

FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT:

TRAINING DIRECTOR
Subrata Chakraborty
Director
Water Programme
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TRAINING COORDINATOR
Umra Anees
Programme Officer
Water Programme, CSE
Phone: +91 9773518511
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