Day: January 16, 2024

Cabinet approves construction of New 4.56 km long, 6-Lane Bridge across River Ganga connecting Digha and Sonepur in Bihar

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for the Construction of New 4556 m long, 6-Lane High Level/ Extra Dosed Cable stayed Bridge across River Ganga (Parallel to Western Side of Existing Digha-Sonepur Rail-Cum Road Bridge) and its approaches on both sides in the Districts of Patna and Saran (NH-139W) in the State of Bihar on EPC mode. Expenditure involved: The Total cost for the project is Rs.3,064.45 crore which includes civil construction cost of Rs.2,233.81 crore. No. of…

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Union Minister For Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurates 14 MLD STP And I&D Network In Baghpat Worth Rs. 77.36 Crores

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The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today inaugurated 14 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and 2.4 km long Interception & Diversion (I&D) Network in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The centerpiece of the project is the establishment of a cutting-edge Sewage Treatment Plant with a capacity of 14 Million Liters Per Day (MLD) under DBOT mode with 100% central funding under the Namami Gange Programme. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 77.36 crores. The event was graced by Shri Swatantra Dev Singh, Jal Shakti Minister of…

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Rural Water Management Training Launched in Ladakh

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In Ladakh, in an endeavour to fortify rural water resource management strategies, a pivotal two-day residential training programme was inaugurated in the Union Territory under the aegis of the National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) on Best Practices for Rural Water Resource Management. The inauguration of this residential training programme reflects a collective commitment to fostering expertise and sharing experiences in rural water resource management, promising a brighter and more sustainable future for water access and conservation in Ladakh under JJM. Addressing the media, Executive Councillor Er Kacho Feroz Khan stressed…

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Jal Jeevan Mission Crosses Momentous Milestone of Providing TapWater Connections To 14 Crore (72.71%) Rural Households

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Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) crossed a momentous milestone of providing tap water connections to 14 Crore (72.71%) rural households. Launched by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 15th August 2019, the flagship initiative of the Government of India has demonstrated unparalleled speed and scale, increasing rural tap connection coverage from 3 Crore to an astounding 14 Crore in just four years. This significant achievement marks a paradigm shift in rural development, emphasizing the Mission’s commitment to ensuring water quality, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable practices. Working in collaboration with States/…

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Delhi Budget to Focus on Water Sector, Yamuna Cleaning a Priority

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With the Assembly polls scheduled in 2025, the Delhi Government’s budget this year is likely to be focused on tackling water issues across the city, sources said. These issues will include cleaning of the Yamuna, 24-hour water supply, water generation, sewage treatment, sewer network connection, water overflow meter, and water pollution, among others. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, during the 2020 Assembly polls, had said that river Yamuna will be cleaned by 2025 and that he will take a dip in it before the next assembly polls. L-G VK Saxena who…

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