JAIPUR
Jaipur International Airport has made history by becoming the first airport in Rajasthan to achieve “water-positive” status.
Backed by the Adani Group, the facility now replenishes more water than it consumes, setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability in India’s most water-scarce state.
The certification was awarded by global experts at Bureau Veritas after a rigorous year-long assessment. Between April 2025 and March 2026, the airport used approximately 103,387 kiloliters of water but managed to recycle and replenish a staggering 137,085 kiloliters. This achievement highlights a major shift in how large-scale infrastructure projects manage precious natural resources.
To reach this milestone, the airport implemented three key strategies being, recycling 100% of its treated water, significantly reducing freshwater intake, and building a massive rainwater harvesting network. This includes 18 deep aquifer recharge pits designed to pump water back into the parched ground. Despite handling over six million passengers annually and managing 120 flights daily, the airport has proven that high-traffic hubs can operate responsibly.
A spokesperson for the airport emphasized that this success is part of a broader “digital-first” and green approach. Beyond its water success, the airport recently secured “Zero Waste to Landfill” status and holds international accreditation for carbon management. Managed by Adani Airport Holdings, the 776-acre facility is now being hailed as a model for future developments, proving that industrial growth and environmental protection can go hand in hand, even in the heart of the desert.