The state aims to double rural sanitation coverage through targeted interventions
The Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro has unveiled a comprehensive US$22.7 million investment plan aimed at strengthening water security, the primary source of drinking water for more than nine million people across the state. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS.
The initiative includes the expansion of rural sanitation infrastructure in eight municipalities and a significant upgrade in the water monitoring network. An estimated 6,000 rural households will receive individual wastewater treatment systems, such as biodigester septic tanks, improving both public health and water quality.
According to the source, the newly launched Guandu Basin observatory will house Brazil’s most advanced hydrological monitoring network, featuring 83 additional sensor stations. These upgrades are expected to generate high-resolution data for water quality and quantity management, aiding environmental agencies and local stakeholders in sustainable resource planning.
Photo: iStock
-
![]()
Society16.08.26Chinese scientists uncover ancient reptile built for life in water -
![]()
Society13.08.26Moscow to host India Day festival -
![]()
Society12.08.26Argentina’s provinces strengthen their presence in BRICS media landscape -
![]()
Society11.08.26Energy specialists from Latin America learn about development of Russia’s nuclear industry -
![]()
Society11.08.26Geological Survey describes earthquake in Colombia as strongest in decade -
![]()
Society10.08.26Victoria Ruzvidzo, Editor of The Herald: "BRICS Summits broaden global media discourse and strengthen alternative voices"
-
![Sergey Lavrov]()
Sergey LavrovRussian Foreign Minister"A Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers has been adopted. It provides a clear and principled assessment of the situation on the international stage and outlines the tasks that will be addressed in accordance with previous decisions by heads of state and governments. No one doubts that additional documents on sectoral areas of cooperation will be developed ahead of the SCO summit in Bishkek. Energy, artificial intelligence, healthcare and a number of other areas were also mentioned" -
![Nitin Gadkari]()
Nitin GadkariIndia's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways"Our resolution has just been passed. It is very important as far as the BRICS countries are concerned, which cover 40 per cent of the world's population. We are committed to the futuristic development of the transport sector, to create cooperation, coordination and communication between the stakeholders. This resolution indicates a lot of new technology and innovation in the transport sector. It covers the road sector, railways, aviation and water transport" -
![Anutin Charnvirakul]()
Anutin CharnvirakulPrime Minister of Thailand"Russia has been a trusted friend of Thailand for over a century. […] Next year, we will mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. We will commemorate this important milestone with high-level exchanges, thereby reaffirming our shared commitment to an even stronger partnership for the benefit of our peoples"
