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Priced at an affordable 5,000, the TWC not only
WATER offers a cost-effective alternative but also boasts a
INNOVATIONS remarkably swift installation process of merely 30
minutes. Unlike traditional setups, where water is
stored in large overhead tanks, the TWC enables
water to be pumped directly on demand as
AN INNOVATIVE WATER villagers use taps.
MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
FROM NIT-T TO REVOLUTIONIZE This paradigm shift not only streamlines the
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM distribution process but also minimizes water
wastage and contamination risks associated with
A groundbreaking device engineered by former stagnant water storage.
students and alumni from the 1983 batch of the
National institute of Technology – Tiruchi (NiT-T)
introduces a revolutionary approach to water
management, particularly tailored for
rural communities.

Dubbed as the "Tankless Water Controller"
(TWC), this innovation eliminates the necessity for
conventional overhead tanks and heralds a new era
of efficiency and sustainability in water distribution.

moreover, the TWC is equipped with a Furthermore, the TWC holds immense potential
sophisticated timer function, empowering local to catalyze socio-economic development in
authorities to finely regulate supply schedules rural areas by ensuring equitable access to clean
based on community needs and resource and reliable water supplies. By alleviating the
availability. This feature ensures optimal utilization logistical and financial constraints associated with
of water resources while mitigating the challenges traditional water distribution systems, it empowers
posed by erratic water supply and fluctuating communities to unlock their full potential and
demand patterns. thrive in a sustainable manner.

The significance of this innovation extends beyond in essence, the Tankless Water Controller
mere convenience and efficiency. By eliminating represents a paradigm shift in water management,
the need for overhead tanks, the TWC reduces the embodying the principles of innovation, efficiency,
structural burden on buildings and infrastructure, and sustainability. As communities across india
thereby minimizing construction costs and grapple with water scarcity and infrastructure
enhancing architectural aesthetics. challenges, solutions like the TWC offer a beacon
of hope, paving the way towards a future where
Additionally, its compact design and easy every individual has access to safe and reliable
installation make it an ideal solution for resource- water resources.
constrained rural settings where infrastructure
development may be limited. Source: The Hindu

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