drinking water

New Delhi, March 30 The first phase of the 2027 Census, House Listing Operations, will begin in Delhi on April 16, during which information pertaining to all structures, houses, and households will be collected, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said on...

Agartala, March 29 – Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Sunday that the state has once again secured the top position nationwide in participation in Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme.Speaking after attending the 132nd episode of the programme at...

New Delhi, March 28 The Delhi government has allocated ₹80 crore under an improvement scheme for SC/ST colonies, Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh said on Saturday, terming it a step towards strengthening basic civic infrastructure in such areas.Speaking at a programme held at...

Jammu, March 26 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that a significant number of schools across the Union territory continue to face deficiencies in basic infrastructure, including toilets, drinking water, boundary walls, and playgrounds.Responding to a question in the assembly...

Today, the State Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Jal Jeevan Mission to strengthen rural water supply systems, in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Union Minister C. R. Patil.The agreement allows for the release of central funds while...

The government has approved and released over five hundred ninety-two crore rupees in Untied Grants to Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies in Maharashtra and Goa during the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj stated that these Untied Grants will be used by...

New Delhi, March 27 The Jal Shakti (Water Resources) Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Meghalaya government on Friday to improve the availability of clean and safe tap water in rural areas of the northeastern state under the National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).This...

New Delhi, March 27 The Delhi government is working on a new domestic borewell policy for the national capital, with some of the bureaucratic hurdles removed, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Friday.Speaking in the Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly, the minister said that...

Shillong, March 27 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reiterated the state government's commitment to ensuring safe and sustainable access to drinking water for every household on Friday, as a key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Centre under the Jal Jeevan Mission...

New Delhi, March 26 By extending the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM 2.0) until December 2028 with an enhanced budget, the government is emphasizing structural reforms, continuous public participation, operational and financial sustainability, and citizen-centric water quality governance, a senior...

Kolkata, March 25 – A division bench of the Calcutta High Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday to make adequate safety arrangements, as well as provide sufficient drinking water and other basic amenities for voters at all polling stations used for the upcoming...

Amaravati, March 24 All households in Andhra Pradesh will have access to safe drinking water by 2028 under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.Officials from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Andhra Pradesh government formally signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Jal Jeevan Mission...

New Delhi, March 23 TMC MP Saket Gokhale said on Monday that the NDA government has revised its own 2025-26 Budget Estimate by nearly Rs 10 lakh crore."Rs 10 lakh crore is the difference between what they present in the budget versus what is in the revised estimates," Gokhale said, taking a...

On Monday, Meghalaya Minister of Community and Rural Development, Sostheness Sohtun, urged citizens to take collective responsibility for protecting water sources and the environment. Speaking at the Jal Mahotsav 2026, which marked World Water Day in Mawdiangdiang, he stated that water...

Bhubaneswar, March 22 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Sunday that his government is working tirelessly to provide safe drinking water to every village and household in the state.Extending greetings on the occasion of World Water Day, Majhi said in a social media post, "Water...

The Election Commission has directed the Chief Electoral Officers of states and union territories holding elections to ensure that each polling station is equipped with the necessary minimum facilities and voter assistance on election day. The Commission stated that these facilities should...

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, has stated that the government's goal of "Water for Every Home" is becoming a powerful tool for transforming the lives of people across rural India. The Minister made this statement yesterday while virtually presiding over the signing of Memorandum of...

Bhopal, March 20 – Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh expressed concern on Friday over the increasing cases of skin ailments among children, allegedly due to contaminated water in the Betul district, and called for immediate intervention from the...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 The Odisha government has directed officials to ensure there is no disruption in water and power supply during the summer months.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari gave the direction at a meeting on addressing the heatwave conditions in the state.All...

New Delhi, March 19 The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) inaugurated a "Water ATM" in Chanakyapuri on Thursday, as part of a comprehensive infrastructure strengthening initiative aimed at expanding access to safe drinking water, particularly in areas that experience recurring shortages during...