Water conservation by Industry – A case study of Paharpur Business Center - Software Technology Incubator Park, New Delhi

This presentation deals with the projects implemented by Paharpur Business Centre and Software Technology Incubator Park (PBC-STIP), New Delhi towards reduction in potable water consumption through its projects on water closet replacement, waterless urinal and sensor tap.

The other potable water savings projects of PBC-STIP include dish washer (GE make), soap free water for gardening, use of native plant species, drip irrigation, hydroponics culture for growing plants and use of conductivity meter. Its initiative in water conservation runs across all verticals and it engages with the supply chain to sensitize them on water issues.

In its new project, GreenSpaces it has been able to reduce the potable water demand with the help of learning from PBC-STIP. The company has been actively interacting with the Delhi Jal Board for getting a sewage treatment plant in a nearby public park.

This work won the CII-GBC national award for excellence in water management for the year 2009, in the within the fence category.