India has 18% of the world's population but only 4% of its freshwater. What happens next?
Published on: June 30, 2026, 3:44 p.m. | Source: Business Today
India supports nearly one-fifth of the world's population but has access to just 4% of its freshwater resources, making water security an increasingly urgent challenge. As demand outpaces supply, experts say the country will need massive investments in water treatment, recycling and sewage infrastructure over the next decade.
