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Jal Jeevan Mission: 57 per cent of rural households have a tap water supply in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the effort and congratulated the beneficiaries of this mission.

Updated: January 27, 2023 13:33 IST

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While the Earth’s capability of recycling water is remarkable, the challenge is to maintain the quality of water that is…

January 16, 2023 14:35 IST

Water conservation: PM Modi says govt efforts alone cannot be successful, people’s participation required

In his virtual address at the first national conference of water ministers from states, Modi said water should be a…

Updated: January 5, 2023 13:27 IST

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Heavy rains boost water levels at reservoirs

A higher water table in reservoirs helps in meeting the requirement for irrigation through canal systems. Of these reservoirs, 46…

October 14, 2022 01:30 IST

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Saving the planet, and livelihoods

The science of precision farming can give us “more from less”

Updated: September 5, 2022 10:23 IST

Out of 143 reservoirs water level monitored by CWC, 112 reservoirs are located in west, central and southern regions which have received more than normal rainfall so far in this monsoon.

Water reserves rise 25% above benchmark average

The water level of 21 reservoirs in eastern region – Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Tripura, Nagaland and Bihar is more…

August 20, 2022 02:30 IST

Delhi water crisis: Yamuna level at 57-year low, National Capital braces for shortage

Earlier this month, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal requested Haryana to release additional water on humanitarian grounds.

Updated: June 30, 2022 10:30 IST

Shimla water shortage reminiscent of 2018 crisis, authorities blame leaking pipes

The shortage of the vital resource has triggered a political blame game, with the Congress and the CPM attributing the…

June 25, 2022 11:54 IST

Comfortable reservoir water levels allay crop loss fears

The comfortable water reservoir levels augurs well for forthcoming kharif crops such as paddy, pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals.

May 23, 2022 06:10 IST

The water commission regularly conducts hydrological observation on Indian rivers. (Pixabay)

Water crisis in India? Population boom decreasing per-capita water availability

The 2019 study, conducted with the National Remote Sensing Centre, assessed India’s average annual water resources availability as 1,999.20 BCM.

April 8, 2022 12:43 IST

Rajasthan government taking steps for welfare of farmers: Gehlot

Gehlot mentioned that Rajasthan was the first state in the country to announce a separate budget for agriculture.

March 28, 2022 19:13 IST

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India and the Economics of Water

The total water demand in India is expected to rise by over 70% by 2025, a huge demand-supply gap is…

Updated: March 27, 2022 18:05 IST

World Water Day 2022: Groundwater crisis in India’s biggest states – How effectively are govts dealing with it?

Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh — the two largest states in terms of area and population — are among around…

March 22, 2022 13:01 IST

World Water Day: Global water crisis looming, high time we introspect and change our attitude

In recognition of the importance of fresh water and sustainable management of this valuable resource, World Water Day takes place…

Updated: March 22, 2022 12:58 IST

World Water Day: Restoring groundwater in India to make our vital resource visible

With 16% of the world’s population and only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources , India has relied heavily on…

Updated: March 22, 2022 11:44 IST

Powering water conservation: Thermal power generation will need to integrate tech & process innovation to ensure judicious use of water

As per the report of National Commission for Integrated Water Resource Development, the water requirement by 2050 in high use…

March 22, 2022 04:15 IST

It is clear that the Ken Betwa Project is a nonstarter in the current situation.

Interlinking of Rivers: Where is the sense in river-linking?

There is little scientific basis, donor-state acceptability, and social/environmental optimality

February 25, 2022 04:45 IST

Chamba, in Himachal Pradesh has become the 100th 'Har Ghar Jal' district, the fifth aspirational district to be covered under the initiative.

Jal Jeevan mission now covers every home in 100 districts: Centre

“A promise made by our government is now a reality in 100 districts of the country, from arid ones to…

February 18, 2022 18:21 IST

Water management in India: Ministry of Jal Shakti gets support from Schneider Electric’s Green Yodha initiative

The initiative aims to create a community of warriors who wish to adopt as well as promote practices that are…

February 15, 2022 15:53 IST

The Nelamangala unit currently has 17 rainwater recharge wells, two recharge ponds along with five cross wave technology-based recharge tanks. (File)

ABB India’s Nelamangala unit gets ‘Water Positive’ certification from TERI

The unit has provisions of rainwater tanks for rooftop runoff along with TERI-approved filtration to get suitable water for a…

January 20, 2022 15:57 IST

As a result, intended accountees will be better equipped to evaluate the performance of the government.

Jal Jeevan Mission — Accountability in public policy

Jal Jeevan Mission: Launched in 2019, JJM aims to provide each and every household in rural India safe and adequate…

April 3, 2021 06:00 IST

PM Narendra Modi to launch ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign on Monday

It will pave the way for more interlinking of river projects to ensure that scarcity of water does not become…

March 21, 2021 16:06 IST

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