The challenges and opportunities - For Investment in the area of environment management of Gujarat

State of Urban Services in IndiaWater Supply Duration of water supply in Indian cities ranges from 1 hour to 6 hoursMost Indian cities do not have metering for residential water connections70% of water leakages are from pipes for consumer connection due to malfunctioning of water metresNon revenue water accounts for 50% of the water production

State of Urban Services in IndiaSolid Waste Management Waste collection less than 50% in smaller citiesLess than 30% of solid waste segregatedCollection of garbage from dumpsites infrequentLack of scientific disposal of wasteProportion of organic waste to total much higher as compared to other countries

State of Urban Services in IndiaWater Supply 4861 out of 5161 cities/ towns without even a partial sewerage network18% of urban households defecate in the openLess than 20% of the road network covered by storm water drainsOnly 21% of waste water generated is treated