Source: TH
Context: The Indian government is planning to introduce a star rating system for water fixtures called Bharat Tap, which will include ratings of 3, 4, and 5 stars based on water efficiency.
About the Bharat Tap initiative:
| Details | |
| Bharat Tap is a collaborative effort for water fixtures (similar to the ratings of electrical appliances) to drive water efficiency | |
| Objective | To provide low-flow, sanitary ware at scale and reduce water consumption at the source |
| Estimated water saving | Approximately 40% |
| Benefits | Water and energy saving due to less water and energy required for pumping, transporting, and purification |
| Formulated under | AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) |
| Collaborators | Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) and manufacturers |
| About AMRUT 2.0 | It is a five-year program launched in October 2021 and will continue until 2025-26. It is an extension of the AMRUT mission (launched in 2015) with the goal of providing every household with access to a tap with a guaranteed supply of water and a sewer connection. |
