Day: February 6, 2025

J&K Set to Transform Sanitation Landscape with Used Water Management Project

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J&K water management project

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is launching the Used Water Management (UWM) project under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 to enhance its sanitation infrastructure. This initiative aims to modernize wastewater management by constructing advanced Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs). The project will establish essential infrastructure, including sewerage networks and pipelines for efficient wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, all compliant with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards. A comprehensive study will assess the current sewerage systems and treatment facilities to identify deficiencies and estimate…

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Tirunelveli Member of Parliament Robert Bruce submitted before High Court that the centre agreed to release funds for cleaning Tamirabharani and the state had to prepare a detailed project report

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Tirunelveli MP Robert Bruce

Vaigai and Tamirabharani, two historically significant rivers in southern Tamil Nadu mentioned in Sangam literature, have supported civilizations for over 2,000 years. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has been hearing multiple public interest litigation petitions regarding river rejuvenation. In March 2024, responding to writer S. Kamaraj’s petition, the court directed authorities to prevent sewage discharge into Tamirabharani and ordered the Public Works Department to inspect and address sewage entry points. In December 2024, the court initiated proceedings following reports on Vaigai river pollution, based on a Madurai…

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NRW Publishes Interim State Of Natural Resources Report

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Experts at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are calling for urgent and collective action to address the degradation of natural resources in Wales, as outlined in the interim State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR 2025). This report highlights the pressing challenges posed by climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, threatening both the environment and community well-being. The full SoNaRR 2025 report will be published at the end of 2025, providing a comprehensive evidence base for sustainable resource management in Wales. The interim report emphasizes the need for immediate action to reverse…

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