Maharashtra Treated Water Reuse Incentive

The Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025 includes the Tertiary Treated Water Reuse Incentive, which applies to industries across the state. Under this incentive, industries that reuse tertiary-treated water receive that water free of cost for three years.

The Government of Maharashtra intends the incentive to encourage the uptake of water recycling and reuse technologies. Its stated aims are to address water scarcity, lower the environmental impact of industrial operations, and move the economy towards more efficient resource use.

Manufacturing units and other water-intensive industries benefit most. For these businesses, the incentive supports reduced resource consumption, compliance with changing environmental regulations, and lower operating costs.

The incentive applies to businesses of all scales and types within Maharashtra. It forms part of the state's approach to industrial development and resource conservation, balancing economic growth with ecological responsibility.

1. Begin by reading the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025 in full, so that all eligibility conditions, specific requirements and application procedures are clearly understood. 2. Submit applications for incentives under this policy through the official Maharashtra Industry, Trade & Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI) online portal (maitri.maharashtra.gov.in). 3. Provide comprehensive details of the industrial unit, state clearly the commitment to reusing tertiary-treated water, and where required, furnish a detailed proposal setting out the water management plan and implementation strategy. 4. Attach the necessary documents, which may include company registration certificates, verifiable proof of industrial operations, detailed records of current water usage, and a formal declaration of intent to adopt water reuse practices. 5. The application will then be processed and verified by the relevant state authorities to confirm compliance with policy guidelines and eligibility. 6. Once approved, eligible industries will be formally onboarded and will begin receiving free tertiary-treated water for the stipulated three-year period.

Applications are reviewed by the Department of Industries or a committee set up for this purpose under the Government of Maharashtra. Assessment rests on the applicant's record of tertiary-treated water reuse, the technical viability and sustainability of the proposed water management plan, and compliance with the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025. Verification of the unit's operational status and its capacity to use tertiary-treated water in its processes may also form part of the review.

Specific selection criteria are not set out in the available content. Alignment with the wider policy objectives and demonstrated ability to implement sustainable water practices are treated as the principal considerations. A shortlisting stage precedes final approval.