Indira Gandhi International Airport becomes first in India to achieve water-positive status
Water Milestone: New Delhi's IGIA Becomes India's First Major Airport (Over 40M Capacity) to Achieve Water Positive Status
In a big achievement, the New Delhi-based Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become the first airport to achieve water positive status in the country with a capacity of more than 40 million passengers per annum.
Discussing about the achievement, the CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said that becoming water-positive reflects a deep commitment to responsible resource use, environmental stewardship, and the future of aviation infrastructure.
Further, Mr Jaipuriar said that this achievement is a significant step towards the long-term vision of strengthening IGIA’s position as a net-zero airport. Further, he added that water positivity not only reduces our dependence on natural resources but also enhances our resilience and climate readiness.