rainwater harvesting

Mumbai, April 7 – The inauguration of the opening phase of Metro Line 9 connecting Dahisar East to Kashigaon on Tuesday marked the first direct connectivity between a suburb in Mumbai and a part of Thane city in the metropolitan region.Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also...

New Delhi, April 5 India accounts for around 25 per cent of global groundwater withdrawals, the Public Accounts Committee has flagged, and urged the Jal Shakti Ministry to persuade states to curb excessive extraction.The observations were made in the panel's 41st report 'Ground Water...

Faridabad, April 4 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the ‘Dhanyavaad Evam Viksit Faridabad Rally’ here on Saturday, promised to bring Ganga water to Faridabad. He made several announcements.He said that to reduce vehicular pollution, major junctions in the city will...

New Delhi, April 2 Groundwater extraction for domestic purposes, including use in high-rise apartments, accounts for a significant share of total withdrawal in Delhi and adjoining NCR districts, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday.Responding to a question, Minister of State for...

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has been awarded the prestigious ‘Jal Yodha Samman’ in recognition of its outstanding work in water management and conservation.The award was presented at a national-level event organized by the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru, in the presence of...

New Delhi, March 31 Highlighting environmental concerns, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday called for greater efforts in tree plantation and rainwater harvesting, saying conservation is the need of the hour.She was speaking at an event to commemorate the 122nd Foundation Day...

New Delhi, March 29 Nearly 50 lakh artificial water harvesting structures have been created across the country under the 'Jal Sanchay Abhiyan', and 70,000 lakes were made under the 'Amrit Sarovar Abhiyan' in the last 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.In his monthly radio...

New Delhi, March 29 – Addressing his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted various water conservation efforts being undertaken by people across the nation as the summer season approaches.Speaking during the 132nd episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM...

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...

March 23, Aizawl: The event emphasized water conservation as a key element for sustainable development. Chief Engineer (Zone-1), Er. Ngentluanga, highlighted the crucial role women play in managing water within households. He urged all citizens to use water wisely and stressed that protecting...

New Delhi, March 23 Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil on Monday stressed the urgent need for water conservation and active citizen participation to ensure India's future water security.He was addressing the World Water Day Conclave at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, where key national...

New Delhi, March 23 Union Jal Shakti (Water and Power) Minister C R Patil emphasized the urgent need for water conservation and active citizen participation to ensure India's future water security on Monday.Addressing the World Water Day Conclave at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Patil...

Amreli (Gujarat), March 22 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 24 development projects worth Rs 707 crore in Amreli on Sunday, and said the government is committed to providing funds for the district's progress.CM Patel laid foundation stones...

Bhubaneswar, March 22 – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the importance of water security for building a "prosperous and developed Odisha" on Sunday, urging all citizens to support this cause.The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering during the state-level World Water Day...

Ahmedabad, March 22 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel dedicated and laid the foundation for 24 development projects worth over Rs 707 crore in the Amreli district on Sunday, emphasizing the state government's focus on infrastructure expansion and rural development.Of the total, 14...

Bhopal, March 13: In a proactive measure to combat the rapidly declining groundwater levels, Bhopal Collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh has declared the entire district a "water-scarce zone" and imposed an immediate ban on the digging of new private borewells.The order, issued under the...

On Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that gas cylinders would be available to everyone on time, despite the current global situation, claiming that there was no shortage.The Chief Minister was addressing farmers during a state-level program of the PM-Kisan scheme.Patel...

Gandhinagar, March 13 More than 2.75 lakh water conservation projects have been undertaken across Gujarat under the first and second phases of the 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' campaign, Water Supply Minister Ishwarsinh Patel told the state Legislative Assembly on Friday.Responding to a question...

New Delhi, March 12 As the demand for water is expected to rise as summer approaches, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday unveiled its Summer Action Plan-2026, aimed at ensuring a continuous supply of potable water across its jurisdiction.NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal...

Chandigarh, March 12 The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched several rural development initiatives in Haryana on Thursday, aimed at empowering women farmers, strengthening farmer-producer organizations (FPOs), and promoting sustainable livelihoods.NABARD...