Jaipur: 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.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. A water-positive facility becomes a water provider from a water consumer.Between April 2025 and March 2026, the airport consumed 103.39 MLD of water 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 IGI Airport.Officials said the certification was awarded by global consulting firm Bureau Veritas after a detailed assessment of the airport’s water management systems.“Operating in a water-scarce region, Jaipur International Airport has always been committed to efficient management of water through responsible stewardship, operational sustainability, for long-term resilience,” an official spokesperson said. “Over the past few years, the airport has taken multiple steps in ensuring judicious use of water. The airport has installed 18 deep aquifer recharge pits to support rainwater harvesting and groundwater replenishment,” he added.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.The spokesperson added that all wastewater is treated and reused for gardening and landscaping. “To reduce the usage of water, 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,” the spokesperson said.Spread over 776 acres, the airport handled over 60 lakh passengers in 2024-25, with around 120 daily flight movements.GFX: Airport Turns Water-Positive18 deep aquifer recharge pits installedBoosts rainwater harvesting, groundwater rechargeDigital meters track water consumption100% treated water recycled, reused
