WATER CONSERVATION
Centre lines up projects, big funding for BengalThe Centre has a long-standing issue with the state government over non-release of funds to beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gr...
- VA Tech WABAG bags award from Ministry of Jal Shakti
At the second edition of National water awards organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, department of water resources, the award was presen...
- Are Namami Gange & Nal Se Jal achievable targets by 2024 or just a pipe dream?
Har Ghar Nal Se Jal and Namami Gange — Modi government’s two ambitious, water-related programmes — are making progress despite challenges. ...
- ET View: Focused, forward-looking water policy needed
The way ahead is to step-up recharge of aquifers and groundwater resources, even as we better allocate resources for surface irrigation sys...
- At Capgemini’s tech hackathon, 55 finalists compete to solve India's water crisis
Capgemini’s Tech Challenge 2019 had the participants tackle one of the biggest threats the world is facing.
- Water tops Rajasthan agenda: Deputy CM Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot said that water has always been of top the Congress government’s agenda. “
- Indian Plumbing Conference in Bengaluru to focus on water conservation
The exhibition will have a display of pumps and valves, pipes, firefighting systems, drainage solution, water treatment systems, sanitary f...
- Mann ki Baat: PM Modi makes strong push for water conservation
Modi said that "community efforts undertaken towards water conservation have been a great sign."
- Mann ki Baat: PM Modi stresses on water conservation, lauds Meghalaya for its water policy
In his second Mann ki Baat after returning to power, PM Narendra Modi today stressed on water conservation, drawing upon various examples o...
- Water conservation fee likely on residential complexes, industry
The environment ministry considers a 'water conservation fee' on residential and commercial complexes, submits a report to the NGT.
- ITC has covered one million acre with water conservation programme
ITC is one of the largest private sector company in agriculture business and this division also provides raw material sourcing for the comp...
- Per capita water availability declines
The water conservation issue needs to be converted into mass movement by creating awareness.
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Every city to rejuvenate at least 1 water body
The ministry has told the urban local bodies that “every city must initiate action to revive at least one water body during Jal Shakti Abhi...
- Tiware dam breach: NCP workers stage protest, throw crabs outside minister's residence
NCP workers stage protest and threw crabs outside the residence of Maharashtra Water Conservation Minister Tanaji Sawant in Pune against hi...
- Centre issues ‘To-Do List’ to implement Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Tasks have been clearly spelt out, beginning from three days after the launch of the Abhiyan on July 1.
- Govt to complete 10 lakh projects related to water conservation under MGNREGA in its first 100 days
Over the past five years, MGNREGA has become the main force that is driving water conservation efforts across rural India.
- 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan': Government launches water conservation campaign
Officers from the central government, led by additional secretaries and joint secretaries, have been assigned to these 256 districts, he sa...
- Prime Minister Modi stresses on water conservation in his first 'Mann Ki Baat' after returning to power
Speaking to the nation, the Prime Minister stressed on the need for water conservation through traditional and modern means.
- Minister asks God for rain as Chennai's water crisis deepens
A water crisis is brewing in many parts of the world’s second-most populated nation as unsustainable use and few measures to harness rain l...
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