Though industry is a marginal player in the total water demand in the country, due to increased industrial activity, the pressure on the most precious natural resource is increasing by the day. Water consumption in Indian industry is significantly higher than in developed countries primarily because of complete discharge of wastewater which can be recycled easily. Water, the once inexhaustible natural resource, is going to be one of the most important factors to decide the growth and development of Indian industry in the future.
