A 'lifeline' for our water: New device turns kitchen waste into clean water to fight the growing crisis.

Chandigarh University researchers got a patent in April 2026 for a two-stage device that filters kitchen wastewater. Prof Anu Kumar said, "The idea for this device came from the water scarcity experienced in Shimla in 2018." This simple invention helps families reuse water for gardening and cleaning, saving fresh water.