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As summer heat intensifies, Coimbatore corporation steps up rainwater harvesting initiatives
Chennai, April 10: The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC), in collaboration with the district administration in Tamil Nadu, has launched an aggressive campaign to enhance rainwater harvesting (RWH) across the city.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel increases grant allocated to MLAs by Rs 1 crore
Gandhinagar, April 9: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has increased the grant allocated to MLAs for developmental works in their constituencies by Rs 1 crore, aiming to accelerate the state's progress, contribute to national development, and further strengthen Gujarat's stature as a model of growth and good governance.
At Navkar Mahamantra event, PM Modi's special gesture in the spotlight
New Delhi, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and participated in the Navkar Mahamantra Divas programme at Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday. He spoke highly of the spiritual experience of the Navkar Mantra and also emphasized its ability to bring peace and stability to the mind.
From vocal for local to water conservation: PM Modi calls for 'Nav Sankalp' to shape better future
New Delhi, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday at the Navkar Mahamantra Diwas inauguration addressed a global gathering and unveiled a set of nine resolutions, "Nav Sankalps", aimed at building a more sustainable, healthy, and prosperous future for the nation.
Karnataka Dy Chief Minister Shivakumar directs officials to prevent flow of sewage water into Bengaluru lakes
Bengaluru, April 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has directed officials to prevent the flow of sewage water into Bengaluru lakes and fill all the lakes with treated water
NDMC Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Chahal studies Surat's rainwater harvesting steps
New Delhi, April 5: Aiming to gain first-hand insight into innovative rainwater harvesting, flood management, and water conservation practices, a team led by New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal visited Surat, an official said on Saturday.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches 'Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan 2.0'
Gandhinagar, April 4: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched the state-wide 'Catch the Rain - Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan 2.0' from Davada in Mehsana district, marking a significant step towards fulfilling the 'Catch the Rain' call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Drone light show takes center stage at Vikramotsav in MP's Ujjain, Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan launched
Ujjain, March 31: A drone light show held at Vikramotsav in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on the occasion of the Hindu New Year on Sunday became the centre of attraction as the skies lit up with synchronized drones leaving everyone attending the event mesmerised.
As PM Modi gives calls to 'Catch the Rain', 24.24 lakh water bodies enlisted in first-ever census
New Delhi, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call on Sunday for public participation in water conservation has brought into focus the Jal Shakti Ministry’s ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain – 2025’ drive that has enlisted 24.24 lakh water bodies in the first-ever census.
Delhi CM listens to 'Mann Ki Baat', asks people to join development efforts
New Delhi, March 30: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday listened to the 120th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme and shared its recording on her social media account for the citizens to draw inspiration and join efforts for water conservation and practise Yoga.
PM Modi unveils MY-Bharat-calendar aiming at make summer vacation productive for children
New Delhi, March 30: In the 120th episode of his 'Mann ki Baat' programme, PM Modi on Sunday unveiled a unique calendar for children to make summer vacations more productive and creative,
'Catch the Rain', PM Modi seeks public participation in water conservation
New Delhi, March 30: Addressing the 120th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the pressing need for water conservation, highlighting the extensive efforts being undertaken across the country to address water scarcity.
CM Bhupendra Patel reviews progress of Bhadbhut Barrage Project on Narmada River near Bharuch
Gandhinagar March 29: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Bhadbhut Barrage project site on the Narmada River to assess its progress and review the ongoing work, according to a press statement from the Gujarat CMO on Saturday.
MP CM to kick-start water conservation campaign in Ujjain on Sunday
Bhopal, March 29: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will kick-start the water conservation campaign on the occasion of Gudi Padwa from Ujjain on March 30.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches Bhagirath app under Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan
Dehradun, March 28: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday participated in a one-day workshop organised under Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan 2025 at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister's residence, said an official. statement.
Punjab Assembly passes resolution to check declining water table
Chandigarh, March 25: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to check the declining water table and protect the environment.
Gujarat govt launches 27,300 rainwater harvesting projects in Surat
Surat, March 23: The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with the Gujarat government launched the 'Jan Bhagidari Se Jal Sanchar' initiative in Mora village, Choryasi taluka in Surat district on Sunday.
Rejuvenated reservoir changes livelihood & rural economy of Jharkhand's Jitkundi panchayat
Giridih, March 23: Approximately 25 kilometres from Giridih district headquarters, there is a large rejuvenated reservoir in Jitkundi panchayat. This reservoir has brought new hope to livelihood and new dimensions to the rural economy, which heavily relies on agriculture and groundwater resources.
Villages must become water-rich to make farming sustainable: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Pune, March 23: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday highlighted the importance of water conservation in the villages to make farming sustainable in the State.
World Water Day: Haryana CM Saini urges citizens to save every drop of water
Panchkula, March 23: On the occasion of World Water Day, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called upon everyone to take a pledge to save every single drop of water and prevent its misuse. He encouraged people to become 'Jal Mitras' and contribute to the success of the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025' campaign.
Haryana to receive water share; meeting with CMs planned, says Jal Shakti Minister
Panchkula, March 22: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, on Saturday launched the nationwide campaign 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2025' at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in district Panchkula, Haryana, according to release.
Union Minister CR Patil launches 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain-2025' in Panchkula
Panchkula, March 22: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, on Saturday launched the nationwide campaign 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain-2025' at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in District Panchkula, a release said.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini attends launch of 'Jal Shakti Abhiyaan' on World Water Day
Panchkula, March 22: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday attended the launch of the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyaan: Catch the Rain 2025' in Panchkula occasion of World Water Day, emphasising the importance of water conservation.
MP CM Mohan Yadav calls on President Droupadi Murmu, invites her to state
New Delhi, March 22: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday and invited her for the launch of 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan' (Water Conservation and Augmentation Campaign) on March 30 in the state.
Jal Shakti Minister greets people on World Water Day, says India has made water conservation a mass movement
New Delhi, March 22: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil greeted people on World Water Day on Saturday and said India has made water conservation not just a matter of policy but a mass movement.
MP CM meets Prez Murmu, urges her to partake in water conservation campaign
Bhopal, March 22: With a view to making 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan' more appealing, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Saturday.
Central govt's backing fuels success of 'Jal Sahelis' in tackling water scarcity in Tikamgarh
Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh), March 22: A handful of women from Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh have made a remarkable commitment. After decades of struggling with water scarcity in the hilly region, they now wish to protect the upcoming generations from this pain.
Protect water for future generations: PM Modi on World Water Day
New Delhi, March 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed India's commitment to conserve water and promote sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day.
Madhya Pradesh's road to recovery: Harnessing rainwater to fight groundwater depletion
Bhopal, March 22: In the summer of 2010, the tragic murder of 18-year-old Poonam Yadav over a dispute about tap water in Indore cast a grim shadow over Madhya Pradesh, highlighting the severity of the state’s water crisis. While such extreme incidents have not recurred, daily skirmishes over shared water sources persist, underscoring the urgent need to address India’s dwindling water resources.
Karnataka: Dy CM DK Shivakumar performs cauvery aarti in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with several other ministers, participated in the Cauvery Aarti in Bengaluru on Friday, offering prayers to the sacred river.
Jal Jeevan Mission: Jal Sahelis work to end water scarcity in MP's Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh), March 22: The Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, long plagued by chronic water shortages, is witnessing a remarkable turnaround under the Centre's 'Jal Jeevan Mission.'
World Water Day: How drought-prone Gujarat became water-rich state in last 2.5 decades
Gandhinagar, March 21: Every year, March 22 is observed as World Water Day. On this occasion, Gujarat's water conservation and management model should be discussed.
On World Water Day, PM Modi reaffirms commitment to conserve nature's vital element
New Delhi, March 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the Centre's dedication to water conservation and sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day on Saturday.
Centre has spent Rs 1.78 lakh crore on water harvesting schemes under MNREGA: Minister
New Delhi, March 21: The Centre has incurred a total expenditure of Rs. 1.78 lakh crore on water conservation and water harvesting works being built through the rural job scheme being implemented under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the Parliament was informed on Friday.
Jal Sakhis alleviate 80 pc of water scarcity in MP's Bundelkhand through Jal Jeevan Mission
Bundelkhand, March 21: For years, the people of Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand have battled severe water shortages, especially during the scorching summer months. But thanks to the transformative efforts under the Central government's Jal Jeevan Mission, the water crisis in Sailwara Gram Panchayat, located in the Damoh district of the region, has seen a dramatic turnaround.
Cauvery aarti a government programme, not political: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 20: Stressing that the Cauvery aarti programme at Sankey tank was a government programme and not a political one, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the state government would launch a month-long water conservation campaign on March 22, along with Cauvery aarti in Bengaluru.
Clean Yamuna: Pune experts help Delhi govt in riverbed dredging; total 33 projects across 4 states
New Delhi, March 20: For cleaning the Yamuna, 33 projects have been sanctioned in Delhi and other states for the creation of a sewerage treatment capacity of 2,130 million litres per day (MLD) at a cost of Rs 5,911 crore, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Rajasthan govt sends Bill on groundwater management to Select Committee again amid Opposition concerns
Jaipur, March 19: The Rajasthan government on Wednesday took a U-turn on the Bill aimed at regulating groundwater in the state.
Centre's outlay for rural jobs scheme jumps over 3-fold to Rs 7.81 lakh crore in last 10 years
New Delhi, March 19: The Central government has released more than Rs 7.81 lakh crore over the last 10 years from 2014-15 to 2024-25, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MNREGA), resulting in the creation of 8.07 crore rural assets, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
NDMC to use modular rainwater harvesting to check water logging: Kuljeet Singh Chahal
New Delhi, March 18: The NDMC is set to implement modular pit technology for rainwater harvesting and using them to counter waterlogging at 27 major points, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable water management, said Council's Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal.