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Need to adopt long-term, scientific approach for water security: Himachal Dy CM
Udaipur (Rajasthan), Feb 18: Emphasising that owing to untimely rains and less snowfall, the water level of sources is continuously decreasing, Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Tuesday emphasised the need to adopt a long-term and scientific approach for water security.
Our vision is to make India a 'water secure nation' by 2047: Union Minister
Jaipur, Feb 18: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil said on Tuesday that the Union government is committed to making India a 'water-secure nation' by 2047.
New initiatives to boost water security in the Mediterranean
Valletta, Feb 8: The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has launched a strategy to ensure a stable water supply for households, farmers and local businesses in the region, Malta's Environment Ministry has said in a statement.
Namibia pushes water security amid climate challenges
Windhoek, Feb 5: Namibia is working to strengthen water security as climate change and industrial projects increase pressure on the country's limited resources, Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein said.
UAE hosts 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum Tuesday
Abu Dhabi, January 25: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) have completed preparations for the 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF), set to take place next Tuesday, 28th January.
India and other South Asian countries should stand up against China's super dam on Brahmaputra, warns expert
Dharamshala, January 7: Soon after China approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Tibetan experts in-exile have said that it will have multiple implications not only for India but for many other South Asian countries as well.