water conservation

Jaipur, March 27 – This is the story of Pt. Ramkrishna Sharma, a veteran freedom fighter and socialist, who will be 100 years old on Saturday. He witnessed the political landscape of the country before independence and later played a key role in shaping the nation's democratic journey, serving...

New Delhi, March 26 The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has invited bids for setting up eight decentralized sewage treatment plants (STPs) under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with the aim of using the treated water for horticulture, fountains, and water bodies.This would help...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 The Odisha government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Water Resources on Tuesday to implement the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, providing for tap water connections in all houses in the state.The agreement was signed in New Delhi, with Chief...

Hisar, March 23 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the Kharif Krishi Mela-2026 at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University on Monday and praised the initiative to bring farmers, scientists, and innovation together on a common platform.The chief minister said...

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...

The Public Health Engineering Department, West Khasi Hills, observed World Water Day with a Jal Arpan ceremony in Nongstoin. Deputy Commissioner Hema Nayak emphasized the importance of water conservation and community responsibility, highlighting concerns about dwindling water sources due to...

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...

Union Minister of Jal Shakti C R Patil stated today that over 16 crore homes have been provided access to tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The Minister made this statement while addressing the inaugural session of the World Water Day Conclave 2026 in New Delhi.The Minister stated that...

Bhubaneswar, March 22 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched 141 water resources projects worth Rs 2,612 crore.Addressing the programme, which was organized on the occasion of World Water Day, Majhi said his government's aim was to remove gender inequality in water...

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...

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...

On the occasion of World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to conserving every drop of water and ensuring its responsible use. In a social media post, PM Modi stated that water sustains life and shapes the planet's future, and he encouraged...

March 22, New Delhi: Narendra Modi marked World Water Day by urging global conservation efforts, emphasizing that water sustains life and shapes the planet's future.Accompanied by a graphic featuring the message "Let's Save Every Drop of Water", the message aligns with worldwide observances on...

New Delhi, March 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of World Water Day and paid tribute to water as a vital element that shapes the future of the planet."Water sustains us and shapes the future of our planet. On World Water Day, let...

New Delhi, March 21 Vedanta Ltd, the country's leading metals and mining conglomerate, has recycled and reused over 85 million cubic meters of water across its operations in FY26 until February, amid global warnings of a 40 per cent water shortfall by 2030.The announcement comes a day before...

New Delhi, March 20 HCLFoundation announced on Friday the winners of the 11th edition of its annual HCLTech Grant, distributing Rs 24 crore to 12 non-governmental organizations working in water, biodiversity, healthcare, and education.Four organizations will receive Rs 5 crore each. Gramin...

New Delhi, March 17 Water security, gender equality, and community participation are essential for India to achieve sustainable development and its vision for 2047, policymakers and experts said at a national seminar held here ahead of World Water Day.The seminar on "Water, Gender, and...

Bhopal, March 17 – The Madhya Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Tuesday as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 in New Delhi.The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil and Sampatiya...