India and Denmark: Water – a strategic green partnership with global potential

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How one of the world’s largest countries and one of the smallest join forces to make every drop count India and Denmark – a strategic green partnership with global potential

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Content Introduction 400 years of collaboration

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Denmark has the skills, India has the scale

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Denmark and India can work together to secure clean drinking water

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and effective water management

Solutions Case 1

Solar pumping stations improve lives in the remote Kashmir Valley

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Case 2

Building a sustainable water supply with smart metering in

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Shirpur-Warwade Case 3

Greywater management at community level

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Managing water distribution in Rajasthan

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Improving water management in northern India

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SkyTEM helicopter maps groundwater in India

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Case 7

Revolutionising the chilled water pumping scheme at Shiva Textiles

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Facilitation of community-based water quality monitoring

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and surveillance systems and water safety protocols

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400 years of collaboration In 2020, India and Denmark celebrated 400 years of trade and exchange based on support and cooperation. The cooperation began in Tharangambadi, or Tranquebar, on India’s Coromandel Coast.

More than four centuries ago on India’s Coromandel Coast, the Danish Admiral Ove Gjedde signed a lease agreement with the local ruler, the Nayak of Tanjore, now Thanjavur. The agreement allowed Denmark to establish Fort Dansborg and several other buildings that continue to remain in the city of Tharangambadi, formerly Tranquebar, to this day. In exchange for a yearly rent, the Danes set up a trading post on behalf of King Christian the 4th.

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The recently signed India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership is yet a momentous opportunity to strengthen the ties and deliver green innovation and sustainable development to global societies.

Building upon a foundation laid over four centuries ago, India and Denmark can use the Green Strategic Partnership to create a greener and more prosperous world for citizens and societies all over the world.

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Denmark has the skills, India has the scale What does a country with five million citizens have in common with the soon-to-be most populous country in the world?

Quite a lot, it turns out. India and Denmark are both committed to accelerating the green transition with ambitious national targets. To this end, the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, signed in 2020, underlines both countries’ huge commitment and sets out roadmaps for climate action.

With the Green Strategic Partnership, India and Denmark have chosen each other as preferred partners in the journey towards green transition. Initiatives are already being instituted within renewable energy, water, waste, agriculture, shipping and more.

“Denmark has the skills, India has the scale, and the world has the need for new technologies,” as Prime Minister Modi said at the announcement. By combining Danish skills and India’s scale with speed, scope, and political will, we can launch a new era of just, green transformation.

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To truly leverage the strong partnership and establish a platform where solutions to water management, energy transition, and sustainable growth are implemented, sustained commitment of businesses from both countries is needed. Efforts are already underway.

Offering inspiration and examples of how to aid the green transformation through existing green initiatives, this publication seeks to inspire and instil sustainable IndoDanish business partnerships.

“Denmark has the skills, India has the scale, and the world has the need for new technologies,”

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Denmark and India can work together to secure clean drinking water and effective water management India has the will and the potential to greatly improve its water resource development and restore access to clean and safe drinking water for the entire population.

Danish companies hold the key to unlock the potential.

As world-leaders in water technology, Danish companies and public authorities have more than 50 years of experience optimising water management and secures measures to meet future demands for clean water.

India is one of the world’s largest and most populous countries, with a population of approx. 18 percent of the

total world population. At the same time, the country has only 4 percent of the world’s water resources, and with water demand expected to triple by 2030, it makes India one of the countries in the world with the greatest urgent need for water.

Adding to this, India is dependent on the water that comes from the monsoon rains, which, in line with climate change, have only become more and more irregular.

Together, this impacts India’s global ranking of number 120 out of 122 countries measured in the global water quality index.

Providing clean drinking water to more 62 percent of Indian households drink their water without treating it first. This figure is particularly high in rural areas, where only 29 percent of households treat their water, where this figure is 47 percent for urban

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households. It is therefore a high priority for the Indian government to improve water supply infrastructure and increase hygiene levels to address these issues. Several political initiatives have already been initiated and more are expected to come.

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(MoU) between India and Denmark on cooperation in the field of Water Resources Development and Management

To that end, India and Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Denmark on cooperation within the field of Water Resources Development and Management. The MoU is directed toward digitalisation and ease of information access, integrated and smart water resources development and management among others. The MoU is signed as part of the Green Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Preventing water loss

On 8 September 2020, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, co-chaired a virtual summit between India and Denmark. During the Summit, they launched a joint statement on the establisment of Green Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The joint statement, envisioned ­­cooperation in the fields of environment/water, circular economy and sustainable urban development including smart cities.

Another key problem for water supply is the loss of clean drinking water through leaks, inaccurate water measurements and theft, which results in water being wasted before it reaches consumers. The problem is so extensive that around 45 million cubic meters of water are lost every day, which corresponds to approx. 18.3 billion per year. In this context, the Indian government, in connection with the Atal Mission of Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0), has set a target to reduce this figure by 20 percent. There is also a desire to improve the overall efficiency and financial sustainability of the water supply, as it increases earnings and reduces costs.

During the Danish Prime Minister’s visit to India, a declaration on the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Smart Water Resources Management (CoESWaRM) and a Lab for Clean Rivers in Varanasi was signed.

The problem can be solved, among other things, by implementing Danish solutions and leveraging know-how on regulatory practice. Denmark has managed to contain urban water loss to less than 8 percent as well as reduce household consumption by 40 % since 1980.

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To keep the non-revenue water level low, utilities keep a continuous focus on monitoring and optimising water distribution. This is done through a network that is divided into smaller and more manageable units known as District Metered Areas (DMAs). The more water distribution data there is available and the better the management system is integrated, the easier it is to gain the necessary overview of the non-revenue water and subsequently prioritise investments and holistically plan projects.

Denmark’s and India’s joint ambitious plans will not only secure clean drinking water to all people before 2030.

They will also act as a global contribution to staying on track to reach SDG6.

Want to know more about how Danish companies can help?

Reach out to the Danish Trade Council in India

Hans Peter Kyk Counsellor, Commercial Sector Advisor Water hansky@um.dk +91 8826 938833

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CASE 1 GRUNDFOS TAG WATER SUPPLY, WATER MANAGEMENT LOCATION INDIA

Solar pumping stations improve lives in the remote Kashmir Valley

Challenge In the remote Kashmir Valley in northern India, locals had to spend hours each day pumping water by hand.

An erratic power supply discouraged installing water distribution systems with electric pumps. Grundfos and a local partner provided a solar pumping system that gives a sustainable and reliable water supply. The installation of 36 stations spread across the valley has ensured fast, uninterrupted water supply to 50,000 residents. Now, fetching water only takes minutes instead of hours.

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The remote Kashmir Valley in Jammu & Kashmir may be beautiful with its mountains, rivers, glaciers and green fields. But potable water is not readily available. People spent hours a day fetching water for their daily needs.

Fresh water is available in underground wells, but an erratic power supply has discouraged authorities to install water distribution systems with electric pumps.

“Conditions during winter are extremely difficult here,” says Mr. Aadil Akbar Mir, a local resident in Kasnaad. “Not only are temperatures and snowfall extreme. We face power shortages. Sometimes for as long as four to five days.”.

Another resident, Mrs. Hujjat Qayoom, says that initially, the locals used hand pumps to fill their water containers.

“Our hands ached. We were tired of doing this,” she says, adding that the process could sometimes take hours, due to long lines and waiting at the hand pumps.

They needed a solution that could work off-grid and withstand different weather conditions. “It should be highly reliable,” says Feroz Khan Mohammed Jaffer, Regional Market Development Manager of Grundfos India-Middle East and Africa. “Getting a service person to fix any issues here takes a long time and that would for sure interrupt the water supply to these communities.”

Solution Grundfos and local channel partner M/S SIAB Surgiments designed a solar pumping system that works off-grid.

It can ensure a consistent water supply in any climatic

condition, says M/S SIAB Surgiments’ Managing Partner, Mr. Zubair Majid.

“The solar pumping unit has three major components,” he says: a Grundfos groundwater SQFlex pump, a storage tank and four photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. “As the place is very remote and service visits are difficult, the project is designed so that human interference is very low. It is all automated. No switching on and off of the system. There are no complex settings. Also, installation is very easy. It’s a plug and play system.”.

The government of Jammu & Kashmir – and specifically the Ground Water Division of Jal Shakti – rolled out a community water supply project to install such solar pumping units across the Kashmir Valley. The objective was to provide reliable drinking water for the 50 villages of Kashmir, which encompasses about 50,000 people.

Results

By December 2020, M/S SIAB Surgiments and Grundfos had installed 36 solar pumping stations in the Kashmir Valley. The effect was immediate.

“Previously it took us one hour when we fetched water,” says Mrs. Hujjat Qayoom. “But after the new solar pump, we are back after 10 minutes. We save time and we reach home again quickly. Though the water does not reach our homes directly, things are easier now. Previously we had to wait our turn. Now we can fill one, two, three water pots at a time.

And we are able to spend extra time with our children.”

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Mr. Mohammad Shareef Gujjar, Village Head of Kasnad Khiram, says, “It is my dream to make water available at all times for the community. When I see happiness on my people’s faces, I feel satisfied.”

About Grundfos Grundfos is a global water technology company committed to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life for people. An annual production of more than 17 million pump units makes Grundfos one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers. Circulator pumps for heating and air-conditioning as well as other centrifugal pumps for the industry, water supply, sewage, and dosing are the main products. In addition to pumps, Grundfos produces standard and submersible motors as well as state-of-theart electronics for monitoring and controlling pumps. Additional products are produced in the BioBooster and Lifelink divisions.

Learn more: https://stateofgreen.com/ en/solution-providers/grundfos/

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CASE 2 KAMSTRUP TAG WATER MANAGEMENT, SMART WATER SOLUTIONS LOCATION INDIA

Building a sustainable water supply with smart metering in ShirpurWarwade

Challenge Previously, customers were billed at a yearly flat rate, as the council had no means with which to track the water consumed at individual households. Citizens in drought prone areas experienced intermittent water supply, which led to improper and excessive water use.

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Solution The municipality therefore created the goal of establishing a 24/7 water supply and introducing fair billing. With data from 13,500 smart meters, the daily water supply has been reduced by 33 percent. Time spent on the billing process has gone from two months to five days.

The transition was challenging due to installations in narrow, dense housing infrastructure, as well as riskaversion on behalf of the inhabitants.

Results

The transition was challenging due to installations in narrow, dense housing infrastructure, as well as risk-aversion on behalf of the inhabitants.

The flexible mountain options with the ultrasonic meters, alongside training to build trust and awareness between the council and customers, solved the challenges.

By converting the previously billed unmetered water into billed metered water, the town is now collectively committed to saving water and has reduced daily water consumption from twelve to eight million litres.

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the daily water supply has been reduced by 33 percent

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the town has reduced daily water consumption from twelve to eight million litres

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About Kamstrup Kamstrup is a world-leading supplier of intelligent energy and water metering solutions.

Our solutions support utilities and are also applied in properties with individual metering.

For 70 years, we have delivered reliable, costeffective ways to measure and manage energy and water consumption worldwide.

Read more: https://stateofgreen.com/ en/solution-providers/kamstrup/

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CASE 3 UNOPS & THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK TAG WASTEWATER TREATMENT LOCATION INDIA

Greywater management at community level

Challenge Greywater refers to wastewater from non-toilet systems, such as wastewater from kitchen sinks, baths, showers, washing machines, etc. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), is providing strategic technical support to the government of India for Hon’ble Prime Minister’s national flagship programme, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). JJM aims to provide functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to all the rural households in India by 2024.

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In the current project, in villages like other rural areas in the country, greywater is often discharged into the surrounding areas posing environmental and public health risks. 31 billion litres of greywater are generated every day in India.

Mapping exercises in area of work carried out at the start of the project showed that less than 1 percent of the households had soak pits, structures to efficiently dispose greywater.

A leach pit is a brick-lined or reinforced cement concrete structure which can deal with higher incoming flows of wastewater.

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of the funds for leach pits were leveraged through community contribution

Solution Demonstration of technologies for grey water management was proposed to be demonstrated. A leach pit is a bricklined or reinforced cement concrete structure which can deal with higher incoming flows of wastewater.

It was decided to construct community leach pits which have two components; the silt chamber where the water from household is collected and the actual leach pit where the water comes in after crossing the silt chamber through nahni trap ensuring it leaves behind maximum impurities.

UNOPS constructed 101 leach pits spread across 34 villages in 10 districts (Sonbhadra, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Lalitpur, Kaushambi, Jhansi, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Chitrakoot and Banda) of Uttar Pradesh.

Results Approximately 576 households have benefitted from the community leach pits. The number of households connected to each leach pit varied between 3 – 10 households per leach pit. The purpose of the community leach pit was to ensure efficient disposal of greywater and contribute to groundwater recharge.

The community was enthusiastic regarding leach peats and approximately 73 percent of the funds for leach pits were leveraged through community contribution. This also inspired community ownership for the structure and increased climate resiliency.

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About UNOPS and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Denmark UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources. A partnership between UNOPS and the Government of Denmark was launched in March 2021 to provide strategic technical support to the national flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission in 137 villages across the 11 most water-scarce districts in the Bundelkhand, Vindhya, and Prayagraj regions of the State of Uttar Pradesh. The initiative aimed at creating model JJM villages ensuring active community participation in the planning process leading to the preparation of village action plans (VAPs).

Read more: https://stateofgreen.com/ en/solution-providers/the-ministry-offoreign-affairs/

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CASE 4 DHI TAG WATER MANAGEMENT LOCATION INDIA

Managing water distribution in Rajasthan Challenge Rajasthan is India’s largest state, covering an area of 342,000 km2 with a population of 56.5 million people (Census 2001). The Aravalli Mountain range runs from the south-west of Rajasthan to the north-east. This has divided the state into two distinct geographical regions – the Thar Desert covering over 60 percent of the state’s land (which leaves Rajasthan acutely deficient in water supply) and the fertile eastern region. The distribution of Rajasthan’s urban centres is related to climatic conditions, water resources, and soil fertility. As such, the north-west region is sparsely populated compared to the eastern region. Historically, Rajasthan has some of the best planned cities and towns in India. However, rapid urban population growth over the last four decades has resulted in considerable degradation of these urban areas.

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During a study conducted in 222 Rajasthan towns, it was observed that most of the junctions have inadequate pressure in the water distribution system. High head losses (excessive pressure drop – due to friction – as a fluid flows through a pipe) were noted due to the non-optimal design of the system in some areas. In others, water failed to reach consumers on account of low terminal pressure. As such, the water supply was intermittent, and the efficiency of the system was compromised.

In the process, we dealt with an enormous database comprising assets, topography of the area, supply quantity and duration.

Solution Water networks consist of pipes, junctions, pumps, valves, service reservoirs and so on. Asset database and management is the key to analysing any water supply system. As part of the benchmarking process for the water supply and distribution system in Rajasthan, we conducted a detailed study in 222 towns in the state. Our study was classified into four stages – model building, model calibration, optimisation and reporting. In the process, we dealt with an enormous database comprising assets, topography of the area, supply quantity and duration.

With MIKE+, DHI was capable of managing and analysing this data efficiently. The state-of-the-art water modelling software provided a detailed solution for complete integration of GIS and water modelling for Rajasthan’s water distribution network.

to make sure that DHI was developing appropriate hydraulic models. DHI constantly checked the data for inconsistencies and suggested improvement measures.

In the process, DHI completed nearly 3,000 models for the 222 towns in Rajasthan.

DHI offered to provide solutions to optimise Rajasthan’s water distribution network with the help of our knowledge and experience in water modelling. The existing simulated network was approximately matched with the measured field pressures in the model calibration process. DHI used MIKE+ to map the low pressure junctions and critical pipes of the network (known as the ‘hot spots’). DHI then carried out detailed analyses of these variables with adequate hydraulic simulations.

A planned benchmarking like this determines bottlenecks and critical assets in the system, thereby creating a roadmap for future investments. In the 222 towns that the DHI study covered, the water supply is maintained by the Public Health Engineering Department of Rajasthan (PHED). The study provided an immediate solution to the challenges facing the demand-loaded water distribution network of Rajasthan. It also gave an estimate to the PHED about future improvement plans for water distribution networks. These could be applicable to other parts of Rajasthan as well as to other states facing similar water distribution problems.

DHI proposed that new pipelines be laid parallel to the critical pipelines. New pipelines will be less rough and optimised in diameter, thereby reducing head losses in the system. These proposed parallel pipelines will increase the flow in the system and eventually the terminal pressure in the system as well. As per our assessments, creating loops in the network will also increase the terminal pressure in the system, in some instances.

Results DHI faced several challenges when attempting to access the appropriate data for calibration. DHI was already dealing with a massive quantity of data and to add to it, there were several inconsistencies with the data obtained.

It became necessary for DHI to track these irregularities

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About DHI Solving the world’s water challenges is not easy.

But it is a challenge DHI takes on every day. DHI is a digitally-enabled advisory company working with water in all its forms.

Read more: https://stateofgreen.com/ en/solution-providers/dhi/

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CASE 5 DHI TAG WATER MANAGEMENT LOCATION INDIA

Improving water management in northern India

Challenge The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) manages the operations of two reservoirs in the area – Bhakra and Beas in northern India. For three states in the region – Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana – the monsoon season can cause flooding in many areas. In addition, inefficient reservoir operations mean that the massive amount of water that could be collected during the rainy season is lost. As such, this area often struggles with a shortage of water during the dry season.

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BBMB asked DHI to develop a solution that would help them address this multidimensional problem. Using MIKE 11 and MIKE BASIN, DHI developed a Real-Time Decision Support System (RTDSS).

Solution DHI developed a RTDSS for BBMB in northern India.

Our RTDSS provides BBMB with the latest information available on the state of the water in its catchment and command area.

This enables BBMB to improve flood management in the region, while also optimising operations to meet the region’s water needs.

Results Built on our MIKE CUSTOMISED Platform, our RTDSS uses:

Our RTDSS provides BBMB with the latest information available on the state of the water in its catchment and command area.

• MIKE 11 NAM for rainfall-runoff analysis • MIKE 11 HD to calculate travel time and to study downstream flooding • MIKE BASIN for the water allocation, water accounting and reservoir simulation DHI’s RTDSS enables BBMB to improve flood management, leading to minimised loss of life and property for those living along the rivers. It can also help authorities optimise power generation, encouraging overall development in the region.

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About DHI Solving the world’s water challenges is not easy.

But it is a challenge DHI takes on every day. DHI is a digitally-enabled advisory company working with water in all its forms.

Read more: https://stateofgreen.com/ en/solution-providers/dhi/

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CASE 6 SKYTEM TAG GROUNDWATER LOCATION INDIA

SkyTEM helicopter maps groundwater in India

Challenge If you drill up too much groundwater in areas close to the coast, salt water from the sea will penetrate the groundwater reservoirs, and ruin them. This is a huge problem in India, for example, where a large proportion of the population lives in coastal areas. The ability to reveal the availability and movement of water is a huge asset for countries and regions wanting to manage resources and respond to natural disasters.

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Solution

Results

The SkyTEM method, developed initially to identify and characterise aquifers, is widely accepted globally as the best technique for mapping water resources. Distinct from conventional airborne TEM systems designed as single purpose sensors, that push through the top few hundred metres to detect “bumps” or strong mineral contrasts, SkyTEM is capable of mapping subtle changes between sand, clay, silt and tills that define the location and potential vulnerability of aquifers.

In a collaboration with Aarhus University and the National Geophysical Research Institute, SkyTEM has surveyed several areas in India in a pilot project to map the content and volume of groundwater. Professor M. K. Sen calls SkyTEM the best system for groundwater mapping in the world and states it is of great benefit to the people of India.

The Danish Ministry of Environment has to this date mapped over one third of the country’s aquifers with SkyTEM. Hydrogeology divisions of governments worldwide routinely select SkyTEM technology over others to map their water resources.

SkyTEM technology offers digital data that is used for creating detailed 3D geological representations of the subsurface down to 500 metres. These representations can be used for a variety of different applications and is a vital factor for setting up reliable and usable hydrological models in respect to sustainable Water management.

SkyTEM Surveys has surveyed around 35 percent of Denmark’s total area for the purpose of groundwater protection and management.

About SkyTEM SkyTEM Surveys is a Danish airborne geophysical company with more than 12 years of experience in the mapping water resources.

SkyTEM is an innovative and technologically advanced helicopter-borne geophysical system specifically designed to map buried aquifers.

This unique technology, capable of mapping the top 500 metres of the Earth in fine detail in in 3 dimensions, was conceived and developed in Denmark, a country with a reputation for environmental care and R&D. Read more: https://stateofgreen.com/ en/solution-providers/skytem-surveys/

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CASE 7 GRUNDFOS TAG ENERGY EFFICIENCY, WATER MANAGEMENT LOCATION INDIA

Revolutionising the chilled water pumping scheme at Shiva Textiles Challenge Shiva Textiles is a leading textile retail showroom chain in the southern part of India. Expanding to new horizons, the brand recently opened its new showroom at Salem, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. They have been known for their wide range of ethnic wear and readymade garments and wanted to provide an unmatched and cutting-edge outlet experience for their customers. Having an objective to deliver unmatched customer experience and comfort, while keeping the OPEX within limits, Shiva textiles roped in Tropical Consultants, a pioneer with more than 36 years of experience in HVAC industry for their new retail show room.

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A dialogue with various OEMs was initiated to select the most energy-efficient chilled water pumping scheme for their project.

Solution To meet the demand for the best energy-efficient chilled water pumping scheme, Grundfos proposed the concept of a Distributed Pumping System, a self-balanced chilled water circulation system which uses intelligent circulator pumps with IE5 motors dedicated to each AHU, replacing the energy consuming flow balancing and modulating valves. it is a simple yet high-performing plant with self-balanced demand-driven design packed with an intelligent pumping scheme that also offers live data for further analysis and reporting.

Results Observing Grundfos Distributed Pumping System performance after its installation, both the end user and

design consultants were very satisfied with the overall energy performance. The operation team at Shiva Textiles was thrilled to use the Grundfos GO Mobile App to monitor and report system performance on their mobile devices.

Thus, the Grundfos Distributed Pumping System not only reduced the pumping energy by 40 percent but also addresses Delta T and improved occupant comfort compared to other conventional variable primary pumping system designs.

To make a simple yet high-performing plant with self-balanced demand-driven design packed with an intelligent pumping scheme that also offers live data for further analysis and reporting.

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About Grundfos Grundfos is a global water technology company committed to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life for people. An annual production of more than 17 million pump units makes Grundfos one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers. Circulator pumps for heating and air-conditioning as well as other centrifugal pumps for the industry, water supply, sewage, and dosing are the main products. In addition to pumps, Grundfos produces standard and submersible motors as well as state-of-theart electronics for monitoring and controlling pumps. Additional products are produced in the BioBooster and Lifelink divisions.

Learn more: https://stateofgreen.com/ en/solution-providers/grundfos/

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CASE 8 UNOPS & MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF DENMARK TAG PREVENTION AND COMBATING OF POLLUTION LOCATION INDIA

Communitybased water quality management

Challenge Despite availability of ample sources of water in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh, quality of water has always been an issue. The possible sources of contamination include naturally occurring chemicals and minerals (for example, arsenic, fluoride, iron, uranium etc) in the earth layer; local land use practices (for example, fertilizers, pesticides, livestock, concentrated feeding operations etc); manufacturing processes (for example, heavy metals, cyanide) near the drinking water sources; malfunctioning on-site wastewater treatment systems (for example, septic systems and twin pit toilets) and microbial contamination through mixture of wastewater in the drinking water source or distribution line.

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About UNOPS and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Denmark

Solution UNOPS facilitated Community Led Action for Sanitary Surveillance (CLASS) in the community. This participatory process includes three dimensions; mapping out the disease and medical expenditure annually on water borne diseases. Capacity building of 5 selected women from each village for bacteriological testing of all drinking water sources; and chemical testing of all drinking water sources using field test kits.

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

Results

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources. A partnership between UNOPS and the Government of Denmark was launched in March 2021 to provide strategic technical support to the national flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission in 137 villages across the 11 most water-scarce districts in the Bundelkhand, Vindhya, and Prayagraj regions of the State of Uttar Pradesh.

UNOPS ensured 100 percent testing of drinking water sources in its project villages by training 615 women for water quality testing in focused villages for testing water quality using a field test kit.

615 member accounts were created on Ejalshakti (government e-portal) and they submitted their test results on Water Quality Management Information System (WQMIS) portal. The outcomes led to collective realisation of risks associated with different sources and related water usage. In case of bacteriological contamination there was a collective realisation that people in the village are drinking fecal parts mixed in water. As the tests are demonstrated in public view, it created a sense of disgust and triggered immediate collective action for remedial measures such as boiling water before use and addition of chlorine and bleaching powder to ensure safe use by all. If chemical contamination was observed, the samples were sent for further lab testing to district administration and followed up.

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The initiative aimed at creating model JJM villages ensuring active community participation in the planning process leading to the preparation of village action plans (VAPs).

Read more: https://stateofgreen.com/ en/solution-providers/the-ministry-offoreign-affairs/

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