A crippling shortage can be a fantastic business opportunity. A perfect example of this is the water treatment plant industry. With India facing a critical challenge in managing its waste, STP plant manufacturers already on benefiting from government ineptitude. Today, we can also find a number STP plants exporters who are keen to enter the Indian market.
The private business houses have simply stepped into the void that was created by a clearly overburdened municipal service. Wastewater management is critically required in an overpopulated country like India. The installation of private STPs is just a beginning in waste management. With their expertise Indian STP plant exporters now hope to enter the international markets.
Why Do We Need STP Exporters?
The advent of STP exporters should not be seen as alarming. Just as in other fields, the presence of expert operators will encourage competition, eventually benefitting the working of our own plants. India is a booming market for any business and with its glaring requirement in wastewater management, it is a huge opportunity for a wastewater management firm.
There is an urgent need for the environment and commerce ministries to encourage STP exports to India. Some of the reasons behind this are:
Dire requirement: The chief reason we need exporters is our critical condition in wastewater management. According to a World Health Organization's Global Urban Ambient Air Pollution survey in 2016, half of the 20 most populated cities of the world are in India. This creates an overwhelmed public system.
Only 70% of the wastewater is collected and of this, only 23% is processed. This is a dangerous condition where much of the wastewater is left untreated. In a resource-crunched country like India, this is also a wastage that we just cannot ignore. The truth is that even with many private firms cropping up in recent years, our requirement is simply too massive. This is why we must look for exporters who can bridge the important gap.
Competition: In India STP industry is largely limited to the small and medium scale industry. In the international market as well, barring a few big firms, most countries rely on their SME sector for STP supply and operation. Hence, these are rarely huge companies that would swallow local business - still a valid fear among many small firms.
However, as studies in various other sectors show us, the competition can be very healthy for the local industry. Faced with other competing firms, Indian business will have to streamline their operations, sharpen marketing skills and innovate. We have already seen how competition has positively impacted the service industry and we can see the same outcome in STP management and operation.
Exchange of technology: Modern STPs work on the very best technology that aims to remove maximum impurities with minimum costs. This means technology that accommodates for modern waste composition, uses power in economically, while creating the least possible environmental costs. STP technology is an evolving science that requires innovation and dedication. With the advent of STP plant exporters we will have access a chance to access this technology. Our people can learn and train with the very best.
Collaborations: The real advantage of welcoming businesses and firms from other country lies in collaborations. Most of these companies tie-up with local firms to meet legal regulations or for a better access into the local market. This gives us an opportunity to learn from other firms, seek financial assistance and get access to the best technology.
Getting the best product: As a national policy, there is another reason to look outwards - to bring the best service to the Indian market. By welcoming STP exporters, we open up our market for the best to come here. This means we have access to the next-gen STPs, the best means to solve our gargantuan waste management problem.
Challenges:
Before we look for the best from the world, we still have to overcome the many challenges that we face. This includes a national policy that aggressively seeks exporters, beginning with a favorable tariff regime. There are also certain local factors that we have to consider, such as reluctance to pay high cost for high quality and the lack of expertise in local companies.
With an urgent need for new STPs and modernization of existing STPs, we cannot ignore STP plants exporters. A national policy to attract bidders is urgently needed.
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