All posts tagged "Water Scarcity"
Haryana5 months agoGurugram’s ‘WeForWater’ Aims To Recharge Groundwater To Avert Impending Water Crisis
India ranks 120 amongst 122 countries in the Water Quality Index, with nearly 70 per cent of water being contaminated. Abhipsa Foundation has initiated a movement,...
- News3 years ago
Like In Fight Against COVID-19, World Needs To Unite Against Water Crisis: Jal Shakti Minister
According to Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the central government is working on the Atal Bhujal Yojna, an initiative to map and recharge aquifers and...
- News3 years ago
7 Lakh Water Bodies Being Restored In Country This Year: Union Jal Shakti Minister
According to Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, almost Rs. 30,000 crores had been allocated by the 15th Finance Commission for providing drinking water facilities...
- News4 years ago
Depleting Groundwater: Overexploitation A Major Challenge In Providing Clean Drinking Water,’ Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Citing successful models from across the country, the Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat encouraged all the states to plan for recharge and reuse of greywater...
- News4 years ago
Railways To Build Reservoirs In Bullet Train Depots To Harvest Rainwater For Maintenance
Indian Railways is set to build reservoirs in its bullet train depots to store rainwater which would be used in the maintenance of the high-speed trains
- News4 years ago
To Reduce Plastic Waste And Save Water, South Delhi Municipal Corporation Bans Plastic Water Bottles In The Office
In an eco-friendly move, South Delhi Municipal Corporation has banned the usage of disposable plastic water bottles in their office
- News4 years ago
Budget 2019: As Water Crisis Intensifies, Allocation For Drinking Water Increased But For Ganga And Other River Conservation Cut
The government has launched ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to ensure drinking water to all by 2024, however, it slashed budget for major schemes for the conservation of...
- News4 years ago
Water Crisis: Tamil Nadu To Recharge Water Bodies With Treated Sewage, Says Chief Minister K Palaniswami
Chief Minister K Palaniswami has announced that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared for recharging water bodies in and around Chennai using recycled water
- News4 years ago
Water Conservation: Government Mapping Fast-Depleting Groundwater Reserves Across The Country
As per the Government of India, mapping of groundwater would be useful in formulating policy regarding water conservation and careful utilisation of groundwater reserves
- Delhi4 years ago
Water Woes: Taps In Government Buildings To Have Flow-Controlling Device To Save Water
Jal Shakti Ministry had issued a memorandum last month highlighting the need for conserving water and had asked government offices to install aerators in the taps...
- News4 years ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Discusses Water Crisis On Mann Ki Baat, Urges Citizens To Save Water
In the first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ post re-election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the citizens to conserve water and tap traditional methods for water management
- News4 years ago
Centre Working With States To Improve Water Situation, Says Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Mr. Shekhawat said the Ministry of Jal Shakti has been created by Government of India, integrating the erstwhile Ministry of Water Resources River Development and Ganga...
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