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Gandhinagar: CM Bhupendra Patel chairs high-level meeting on summer drinking water planning in State
Gandhinagar, April 15: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar to conduct a comprehensive review of the planning and preparedness to ensure adequate and easily accessible drinking water for citizens during the summer, a release said.
In 70 days, Punjab pumps out water equal to nine lakes, says CM Mann
Ludhiana, April 12: Reiterating the commitment of the government to save the groundwater for coming generations, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced to start zone-wise cultivation of the paddy from June 1.
Expedite plan to deliver drinking water through pipelines to every village, city in state: Uttarakhand CM Dhami instructs officials
Dehradun, April 11: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday instructed district magistrates to expedite a plan to deliver drinking water through pipelines to every village and city of the state.
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.
Cabinet approves Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management as sub-scheme of PMKSY
New Delhi, April 9: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for the period 2025-2026 with an initial total outlay of Rs 1600 crore.
Centre okays modernisation of irrigation water supply network for Rs 1,600 cr in FY26
New Delhi, April 9: The government on Wednesday okayed the modernisation of command area development and water management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) with an initial total outlay of Rs 1,600 crore in FY26.
Nagaland: IKS research centre to study water management in agriculture & ethnic culinary practices
Kohima, April 7: The Nagaland University, the only central varsity in the state, has been sanctioned an ‘Indian Knowledge Systems’ (IKS) Research Centre to study indigenous knowledge systems of water management in agriculture and ethnic culinary practices among the tribal communities of the northeastern state.
Flood threat: Vadodara launches rapid river deepening project
Vadodara, April 6: The Gujarat government has initiated large-scale work under the Vishwamitri River Project, aimed at enhancing the river’s flow capacity and managing urban water bodies more effectively.
PWD Minister Parvesh Verma inspects water management, infrastructure in East Delhi
New Delhi, April 4: Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday inspected water management and infrastructure in East Delhi.
CM Bhupendra Patel allocates Rs 600 Crore to Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation for Wastewater Management
Gandhinagar, April 3: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has granted in-principle approval to allocate Rs 606.34 crore from the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana to Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation for the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), along with wastewater management works, rainwater drainage networks, and water distribution station, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma chairs meeting with Delhi Jal Board officials and MLAs. discusses 'Summer Action Plan'
New Delhi, March 28: Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma chaired a meeting with the Delhi Jal Board officials and MLAs to discuss the steps that needed to be taken ahead of the rising hot summer season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guwahati gears up for a flood-resilient future: Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah unveils major urban water management plans
Guwahati, March 13: Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah outlined a comprehensive roadmap on Thursday to tackle artificial floods, improve urban infrastructure, and enhance water management in Guwahati City.
Delhi: Chahal unveils NDMC action plan to tackle summer woes
New Delhi, March 10: NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Monday unveiled a 'Summer Action Plan 2025' with measures such as new water distribution schemes, additional water tankers, pipeline improvements, and water quality monitoring to tackle summer challenges.
Pakistan: Wheat crops at risk as dams approaching dead levels
Islamabad, March 8: The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has issued a warning to the Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan about a potential 30-35 per cent water shortage, as the Tarbela and Mangla dams are rapidly approaching their dead levels, affecting the wheat crops, the Dawn reported.
Nepal and India sign MoU for development of WASH sector
Kathmandu, March 3: Nepal and India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management.
India, Flanders must collaborate on water, waste management: Flemish Minister-President
New Delhi, March 3: Flanders' Minister-President Matthias Diependaele on Monday called for stronger collaboration between India and Flanders in tackling water and waste management challenges, emphasizing that while the scale may be different, both regions face similar threats from climate change.
Water wastage: Bengaluru water board registers 112 cases, collects fine worth Rs 5.60 lakh
Bengaluru, February 26: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has intensified its campaign against the unnecessary wastage of drinking water, registering 112 cases in the past week and collecting fines amounting to Rs 5.60 lakh, an official said.
Water treatment plants to be handed over to BWSSB: Karnataka Dy CM
Bengaluru, February 24: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the RO water treatment plants currently handled by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) would be handed over to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).
Gujarat: 100-day project launched to prevent flooding in Vadodara's Vishwamitri river
Vadodara, Feb 24: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) in Gujarat has initiated steps to prevent flooding in the Vishwamitri River.
Karnataka govt to form contingency plan to address potential dry spell
Bengaluru, February 21: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the state was in the process of formulating a contingency plan to address a potential dry spell.
Union Minister CR Patil, CMs of Rajasthan, Tripura, Odisha attend 2nd All India State Water Ministers' Conference
Udaipur, February 18: The 2nd All India State Water Ministers' Conference took place on Tuesday, with Union Minister CR Patil, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and other officials in attendance.
Irrigation Ministers meet: K'taka to raise Mekedatu, Mahadayi issues, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Feb 18: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said he will take up the issues of Mekedatu, Mahadayi, Navali, and dam repair projects at the meeting of all irrigation ministers in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
T'gana to complain against Andhra for excessive utilisation of Krishna water
Hyderabad, Feb 17: The government of Telangana has decided to lodge a complaint with the Centre against Andhra Pradesh for drawing more water from the Krishna river than its allocated share.
State govt committed to dam safety and river revival: Rajasthan Minister
Udaipur, Feb 17: Rajasthan's Water Resources Minister, Suresh Singh Rawat, on Monday, emphasised that water management is a shared responsibility and reaffirmed the state government's commitment to dam safety, rehabilitation, and the revival of old rivers.
Gujarat: Flood prevention measures begin in Vadodara's Vishwamitri river, Ajwa and Pratappura reservoirs
Vadodara, Feb 16: Efforts to mitigate flood risks in Vadodara have officially commenced on Sunday with the deepening and widening of the Vishwamitri River, along with desilting operations.
Ebara's Masahiro Serikawa discusses irrigation projects in India with MP CM
Tokyo, January 29: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with Masahiro Serikawa, Division Executive of the Overseas Business Division at Ebara Corporation, in Tokyo to discuss potential collaboration in the irrigation sector.
Rajasthan will become the state with highest volume of water under PM Modi's leadership: Minister
Jaipur, Jan 16: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, has expressed confidence that Rajasthan will soon be the state with the highest quantity of water under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
US President-elect Trump blames California Governor Newsom for wildfires
Washington, DC, January 9: US President-elect Donald Trump has blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the wildfires ravaging through the Los Angeles area, saying that Newsom refused to sign the water restoration declaration that would have pumped more water to flow into California.
India's annual groundwater recharge goes up by 15 billion cubic metres in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 6: India's total annual groundwater recharge recorded a significant increase of 15 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2024, while extraction decreased by 3 BCM compared to the 2017 assessment, in a landmark achievement for the country's sustainable development goal, according to a report released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Monday.