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Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan holds meeting related to World Bank-assisted Uttarakhand Water Supply Program in peri-urban areas
Dehradun, April 3: In view of saving electricity expenditure on tubewells across the state, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan has directed the department of drinking water and other related departments to work on the action plan to install solar energy systems by mapping the vacant places.
Gujarat achieves 100 per cent tap water coverage in SC dominated rural areas under Jal Jeevan mission
Gandhinagar, March 29: Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state has achieved 100 per cent tap water coverage in SC dominated rural areas under the Jal Jeevan Mission, as per a release.
Haryana CM approves three projects in Gurugram valued at Rs 36.19 crore
Gurugram, March 29: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini while chairing the High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) meeting on Friday approved purchases and contracts valued at Rs 36.19 crore of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), officials said.
Govt's capex focus shifts from roads to water, sanitation, and digital infra: Elara Report
New Delhi, March 28: The government is shifting its capital expenditure (capex) priorities from traditional sectors like roads to areas such as water supply, sanitation, digital infrastructure, urban development, and irrigation, according to a report by Elara Securities.
Namami Gange Programme offers Rs 10,000 cr opportunity for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction sector: ICRA
New Delhi, March 25: The Namami Gange Programme (NGP) of the central government presents a major business opportunity worth Rs 10,000 crore for companies in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector, according to a report by ICRA.
Over 12.3 crore rural homes given tap water connection in last 6 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 24: More than 12.3 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections as of March 17 this year under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal scheme which was launched in August 2019, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Ajmer in Rajasthan prepares for scorching summer heat. water connections installed across city
Ajmer, March 23: Ajmer city in Rajasthan is preparing for the upcoming summers to protect against the potential scorching heat people might experience by installing water connections across the division and ensuring that everyone can get regular access to water within 48 hours, an official from the city's water supply department said.
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.
India, Nepal to sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene
Kathmandu, March 1: India and Nepal are set to sign a MoU aimed at strengthening cooperation in the drinking water, sanitation and hygiene sectors on Monday, in Delhi.
All rural homes in 11 states/UTs now have tap water: Data
New Delhi, March 1: As a result of persistent efforts under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 11 states and Union Territories have succeeded in providing tap water connections to all their rural households.
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).
Nitish Kumar inaugurates key projects in Buxar during Pragati Yatra
Patna, Feb 15: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reached Buxar on Saturday as part of his Pragati Yatra and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several developmental projects worth crores.
Kathmandu govt buildings inundated while drinking water taps run dry
Kathmandu, February 12: Premises of Kathmandu District and Special Court along with other governmental offices were inundated on Wednesdsay as a drinking water supply pipeline ruptured, officials said.
Could not fulfill three promises...these works will be completed in five years: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi, January 18: Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday admitted that he could not fulfil three promises - cleaning of Yamuna river, providing clean drinking water and making Delhi's roads of European standard.
World Bank approves 257.8-million-USD financing to improve water supply services in Lebanon
Beirut, Jan 16: The World Bank approved a 257.8-million-US. dollar financing to improve water supply services in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon.