Category: Your Daily News on Water

A village near Mumbai, revolutionising water management in Maharashtra

Located within the arid terrains of Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar, 250 kilometres away from Mumbai, the village of Hiware Bazar stands as a beacon of hope and innovation in the field of water conservation. In an area frequently beset by droughts and severe shortages of drinking water, Hiware Bazar has risen as an exemplar of sustainable living, reshaping the storyline of rural resilience. Previously contending with the harsh challenges posed by water scarcity, the village has transformed into a prime illustration of how deliberate water management can uplift an entire community. Cultivating…

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Bihar receives global acclaim at COP-28 for afforestation initiatives

The actions undertaken by the Bihar government in the field of afforestation, particularly through the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan (Rural Development Department), received praise on Saturday from the international community at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-28) in Dubai. The Bihar delegation, led by Department Of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (DoEFCC) Secretary Bandana Preyashi, Director (Ecology) Surendra Singh, and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Ashutosh, participated in the prestigious COP-28 event, which gathers nations as signatories to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). COP-28…

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National Mission for Clean Ganga Inks Pact for Sewage Treatment Plant Development at Gokul Barrage in Mathura

In a significant move towards enhancing sewage treatment infrastructure and combating pollution in the Yamuna, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has entered into a tripartite Concession Agreement with the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam and M/s. EIEL Mathura Infra Engineers Pvt. Ltd. This Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), formed through a joint venture between M/s Enviro Infra Engineers Limited and M/s. Micro Transmission Systems, will spearhead the development of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for the Gokul Barrage in Mathura. The Concession Agreement, executed under the Hybrid Annuity PPP mode,…

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Union Minister for Jal Shakti chairs Annual General Meeting of NWDA Society and 21st Meeting of Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers

The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat chaired the 37th Annual General Meeting of NWDA Society and 21st Meeting of Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers (SCILR) at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi today. The Union Minister also launched the 8th India Water Week – 2024, an international level mega event and inaugurated its website during the meeting. The 8th India Water Week will be held from 17th to 21st September, 2024 in New Delhi, on the theme “Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management”. The…

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Mushrif inaugurates sewage treatment plant in Kolhapur

Guardian minister of Kolhapur Hasan Mushrif on Saturday inaugurated a 4MLD sewage treatment plant of the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) at Kasba Bawda area of the city. The sewage treatment plant has been constructed with the funds provided by the central government, state government and KMC under Amrit Yojana. Mushrif said the remaining three STPs will also be approved and completed soon. MLA Jayashri Jadhav, KMC administrator K. Manjulekshmi, additional commissioner Keshav Jadhav, deputy commissioner Ravikant Adsul, health commissioner Dr. Vijay Patil, water engineer Netradeep Sarnobat, City Engineer Harshjit Ghatge,…

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From water conservation to cleanliness: PM puts forth 9 ‘requests’ before people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday put forth a set of nine “requests” before people, urging them to work towards fulfilling them. The PM made these “aagrahas” (requests) while addressing the inaugural function of the Swarved Mahamandir on the second and final day of his visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi. “My first request is save every drop of water and make more and more people aware about water conservation. Second: Go from village-to-village and make people aware about digital transactions, teach them about online payment. Third: Work to make…

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

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

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

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

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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