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India Exported 38 Lakh Litres Of Water; China Biggest Consumer

Union Minister Hardip Singh Puri has apprised that between 2015-2021, India had exported around 38,50,431 litres of water worldwide. The export comprises 23,78,227 litres of mineral water, 6,02,389 litres of aerated water, and 8,69,815 litres of natural. Interestingly, in 2019-20, a bulky proportion of the water was proceeded to China, followed by the Maldives. However, experts have criticized exports considering government's inefficiency with water supply targets back home.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 - 04:53 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

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