water management

New Delhi, April 11 Officials have been directed to ensure that underpasses and low-lying areas remain fully functional during peak rainfall, PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Saturday.Singh, along with officials, conducted a ground inspection across South Delhi under the "Government on...

Lucknow, April 10 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a courtesy meeting with Denmark's Ambassador to India, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, on Friday. During the meeting, both sides engaged in extensive and positive discussions on investment opportunities, technology collaboration...

New Delhi, April 9 Three villages in the coastal district of Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh have emerged as models of water resilience through community-led rainwater conservation initiatives implemented under the 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' campaign, the Jal Shakti ministry said on Thursday.The...

Jaipur, April 8 – The Rajasthan BJP State President, Madan Rathore, stated on Wednesday that the Pachpadra Refinery Project would generate direct and indirect employment for nearly 90,000 people and play a key role in strengthening the state's self-reliance and economic growth.The refinery...

New Delhi, April 8 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Wednesday that the Yamuna floodplain from Palla to Kalindi Kunj will be developed as eco-friendly spaces, similar to the Vasudev Ghat area.LG Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Vasudev ghat and nearby areas along the...

Bengaluru, April 8 Karnataka has recorded a significant decline in groundwater usage alongside a notable increase in annual recharge capacity, reflecting the impact of sustained water conservation efforts and good rainfall, Minister N S Boseraju said on Wednesday.Releasing the 2025 Groundwater...

New Delhi, April 8 Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Vasudev ghat along the banks of the Yamuna on Wednesday to assess the government's preparations for the summer and monsoon seasons.During the visit, Sandhu stated that he had discussed...

Hoshiarpur, April 6 The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has installed an early warning system (EWS) along the Beas River in Punjab to ensure that people living along the riverbanks receive timely alerts in case of the release of excess water from the Pong dam, officials said on Monday.The...

Bhopal, April 6 Farmers across the country will have the opportunity to see cutting-edge technologies that promise faster, more affordable, and precise farming all in one place. The National Advanced Agriculture Festival (Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026), organized by the Union Ministry of...

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, April 2 About 73 per cent of wells monitored across the country recorded an increase in groundwater levels in the 2025 post-monsoon period compared to the decadal mean between 2015-2024, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.In a written reply to a question, Union Jal Shakti...

Rajouri, April 1: District Development Commissioner Abhishek Sharma reviewed the progress of Mission YUVA and the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP) at the block level.He directed effective implementation at the grassroots level, with a focus on Self-Help Groups...

Doda, April 1: District Development Commissioner Krishan Lal reviewed the implementation of National Green Tribunal directives and environmental management in the district.He emphasized strict adherence to NGT guidelines, timely completion of the Bhaderwah Sewage Treatment Plant, and early...

New Delhi, March 13 The Delhi irrigation and flood control department plans to construct a three-kilometer-long wall along the Mungeshpur drain in the Outer Delhi area to protect against flooding, officials said on Tuesday.Last year, a section of the drain was damaged, allowing water to flow...

Gandhinagar, March 30 – The Gujarat government has outlined a set of proposed measures targeting irrigation support, farm equipment regulations, and crop protection, following consultations with farmer organizations, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Monday.The minister said that the...

New Delhi, March 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Monday and expressed satisfaction with the growing bilateral ties between the two nations.In a post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi stated that he was...

New Delhi, March 30 Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh launched the DJB's annual 'Summer Action Plan' on Monday, focusing on improving the water distribution system, AI integration, and long-term planning.Singh stated that the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has deployed fewer than 1,000 water tankers...

Sanand (Gujarat), March 28 – A ₹244-crore drainage project designed to eliminate chronic monsoon waterlogging in Sanand will be one of a set of industrial infrastructure schemes to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Gujarat on March 31.The projects, implemented...

Banaskantha (Gujarat), March 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31 to lay the foundation stone and launch several development projects, including a major drinking water scheme for the pilgrimage town of Ambaji and surrounding tribal areas, according to an official...

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...