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Multiple agencies to be hired for clearing leachate from landfill

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Three days after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed MCG to submit an action-taken report on the leachate management by February 10, the civic body on Monday decided to empanel multiple agencies for clearing it from Badhwari landfill. These agencies will be responsible to transport leachate produced at Bandhwari to the sewage treatment plants (STPs), ensuring it does not flow into the surrounding areas of the landfill.  “We have already floated a tender to hire multiple agencies so that leachate can be transported from the landfill site daily to the…

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Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reviews Jal Jeevan Mission in Agartala today

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Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, conducted a comprehensive review of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Tripura today, which is rapidly approaching 100% water supply coverage. Presently, the state has achieved an impressive 75.96% tap water supply connections to rural households, showcasing a remarkable increase from mere 3.29% in 2019. During the interaction with corporators and state government authorities involved in the “Har Ghar Jal” initiative, the Minister encouraged them to identify challenges in the districts and expedite…

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Digital Mapping Identifies 1,271 Water Sources in Wayanad

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As many as 1,271 water sources, including rivulets and streams, have been identified in Wayanad district under two digital mapping campaigns to rejuvenate waterbodies in the district, especially the Kabani river, a major tributary of the Cauvery. The campaigns titled ‘Kabanikkayi Wayanad’ and ‘Surakshithamakkam Paschimakhattom’ were organised by the Haritha Keralam Mission with the support of local bodies and educational institutions. The campaign aims at ensuring the existence of major water sources and mitigating climate change impacts. When mapping was completed in the 26 civic bodies in the district, the…

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5th Meeting of Steering Committee of Ken Betwa Link Project Authority and Atal Bhujal Yojana in MP

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5th meeting of the Steering Committee of Ken Betwa Link Project Authority was held at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh today in the Chairpersonship of Ms. Debashree Mukharjee, Secretary (DOWR, RD&GR). Meeting was attended by the Shri Manish Singh, Principal Secretary, WRD, MP, Shri Subodh Yadav, JS (A,IC&GW), Collector & DM of Panna and Chhatarpur with the representative from I&WRD, UP, Forest Department of UP MP, Field Director, PTR, NITI Ayog, MOEF&CC, WII, NWDA, CWC, KBLPA. Chairperson highlighted the importance of project for Bundelkhand region. She stressed for best practices in construction,…

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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) Link Project amongst States of Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan and Govt. of India

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It is another feather in the cap for Government of India in water management sector in the country, especially for the interlinking of rivers (ILR) program and also a momentous occasion for the people of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (MP), as an MoU was signed by both these states with Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), Govt. of India (GoI) today at New Delhi for implementation of the “Modified PKC-ERCP” (integration of original PKC with Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project of Rajasthan), which is the second project under the national perspective plan…

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For J&K Swachh Mission, Centre Okays Rs. 365 Cr. Plan

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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, today approved the Annual Implementation Plan 2024-25 for J&K under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in a meeting convened with the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, J&K. Chaired by Vini Mahajan, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the meeting witnessed the participation of Joint Secretary Jitendra Srivastava and other senior officials of the Union Government, a spokesperson said. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, J&K, made a detailed presentation before the…

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Tamil Nadu: Jal Shakti Abhiyan Improves Groundwater in Six Revenue Blocks in Dharmapuri

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The ambitious Jal Shakti Abhiyan that aims to promote the conservation of water in water-stressed blocks in the country has proved to be a success in the dry Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. The district administration has spent over Rs 77.03 crores under the central government programme in improving water storage, reusing water sources and watershed development. The efforts have paid off well as per early indicators as the groundwater levels in six firkas (revenue blocks) across Dharmapuri district have improved. Though the rivers Cauvery and Thenpennai flow through Dharmapuri,…

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VA Tech Wabag Secures $33.5 Million Contract for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Saudi Arabia

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VA Tech WABAG, a water technology firm listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, has secured a $33.5 million order from SEPCO III Electric Power Construction Corporation. The order includes the engineering and procurement (EP) of a 20 MLD industrial wastewater treatment plant at the Ras Tanura refinery complex in Saudi Arabia. Wabag will serve as the process and technology contractor for the treatment plant, which is being constructed by SEPCO III and developed by Miahona for its off-taker Saudi Aramco, as per the company’s disclosure to the stock exchange. The…

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Budget 2024: Implementing Vision for Development

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Anil Sethi, Chairman, Pump Academy Private Limited The Finance Minister’s Budget 2024 presentation has laid the foundation for fostering India’s growth trajectory, in an effort to solidifying India’s growing credibility in the global economy. This Interim Budget for 2024 is focused on reforms and stimulating investments, aligning with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, marking the 100th year of independence and aspiring to attain a $30 trillion economy. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India is projected to secure the position of the third-largest economy by 2027.…

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Post Budget Quote from SmarterHomes

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By Jitender Thirwani, COO, SmarterHomes In recent years, India has shown a proactive stance in the fight against climate change. The government’s commitment to addressing climate issues and promoting sustainability is evident in the initiatives outlined in the interim budget. The government’s allocation of  ₹ 70,163 crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the budget 2024-25 is a great step towards ensuring clean water to millions of households. This is a reflection of the government’s recognition of the critical importance of water security in the country. This not only…

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