is it possible to appropriately manage sewage without entirely depending on sophisticated equipment? The answer could be yes, judging by the endeavour of a few companies in Gurgaon. Since 2003, the units have been managing their waste with the help of effective microorganisms (em) technology, which entails use of bacteria and algae to degrade sewage. Without any connection with the municipal sewerage, these units were earlier dumping their waste in waterbodies.

The microbes are being supplied by Gurgaon-based company Organic Solutions. The technology was developed in Japan in the 1970s. It is being used in 150 countries. As per the method, along with using equipment powered by electricity, a solution based on