Making cities 'water positive' through 'City Water Balance Plan'

Circular water economy has emerged as an important concept in urban water management. Elaborate.(150 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by giving a definition of circular water economy
• Through a diagram showing different aspects of circular water economy
• Discuss the need for a circular water economy in the context of water shortages in urban areas and increasing water pollution.
• Enlist government efforts in this direction, like Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban), Swachch Bharat (Urban) 2.0 etc.
• Conclude by highlighting the benefits of a circular water economy in managing water crises in the future.