Jaipur International Airport has achieved water positivity, becoming the first airport in Rajasthan and among a select few in India to earn the distinction, officials said Tuesday.
Understanding Water Positivity
A water-positive facility is one that replenishes more water than it consumes, balancing the total freshwater use with water savings from improved efficiency, reuse and replenishment. Such a facility transforms from a water consumer into a water provider.
Key Achievements
Between April 2025 and March 2026, the airport consumed 103.39 million liters of water per day (MLD) while conserving 137.09 MLD through recharge pits and recycled water use, effectively replenishing more water than it used. In northern India, it is the second such airport after Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Officials said the certification was awarded by global consulting firm Bureau Veritas after a detailed assessment of the airport's water management systems.
Commitment to Sustainability
Operating in a water-scarce region, Jaipur International Airport has always been committed to efficient management of water through responsible stewardship and operational sustainability for long-term resilience, an official spokesperson said. Over the past few years, the airport has taken multiple steps to ensure judicious use of water. The airport has installed 18 deep aquifer recharge pits to support rainwater harvesting and groundwater replenishment.
According to officials, the achievement rests on three key pillars: 100% recycling and reuse of treated water, reduction in freshwater consumption, and robust rainwater harvesting infrastructure.
Infrastructure and Monitoring
The spokesperson added that all wastewater is treated and reused for gardening and landscaping. To reduce water usage, Jaipur Airport has installed sensor-based retrofit tap systems and is working towards the adoption of waterless urinals. Digital water flow meters have also been installed for effective monitoring.
Spread over 776 acres, the airport handled over 60 lakh passengers in 2024-25, with around 120 daily flight movements.
