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Bhubaneswar: Odisha emerged as a leading State in the country in the urban development sector, securing the first position for the successful implementation and service delivery under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. AMRUT 2.0, which was launched in October 2021 and extended up to March 2027, aims to ensure universal water supply, rejuvenation of water bodies and improved urban infrastructure across cities. According to an official statement, Odisha has em ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has clarified that its directive mandating GPS tracking systems applies not only to tankers supplying groundwater for commercial purposes but also to those transporting STP-treated water. Treated water, a byproduct of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), is primarily used for non-potable purposes such as construction, horticulture, road sprinkling, and similar activities. Its use is aimed at reducing dependence on groundwater and promoting sustainable wat ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday emphasised that contributions towards social development must be viewed as a partnership rather than an expense. He made these remarks during a meeting with representatives of various corporate companies to discuss the effective utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. The Chief Minister urged companies to ensure that their CSR spending delivers maximum impact and meaningful o ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asked corporates to contribute to the State's development through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). At a meeting on CSR funds with representatives of various companies on Wednesday, the Chief Minister stressed that companies' spending under CSR initiatives must yield 100 per cent positive results. The State government accorded top priority to education, healthcare, and water resource conservation, he said. CSR as a partnership for social deve ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 8 (PTI) Observing that the Telangana government is giving priority to education, health and water resources, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday urged corporate companies to choose either one of these sectors or any other sector of their choice to spend their CSR funds. Reddy, who held a meeting with representatives of corporates here, said they should not see Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an expenditure but as a partnership in societal development. Since the ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday emphasised that contributions towards social development must be viewed as a partnership rather than an expense. He made these remarks during a meeting with representatives of various corporate companies to discuss the effective utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. The Chief Minister urged companies to ensure that their CSR spending delivers maximum impact and meaningful o ...Read More >
Vijayawada, April 7 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan emphasized the need of conservation of water and asserted that the Jal Jeevan mission programme was launched to provide drinking water to every household. Pawan Kalyan participated in the one day workshop on Sources sustainability & Ground Water Sources in the Rural Water Supply here on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, the deputy Chief Minister said that the State Government has undertaken a programme called "100 Da ...Read More >
Launching a 100-day action plan for water conservation at Yadiki village in Tadipatri constituency of Anantapur district, the chief minister said his government was committed to making the state drought-free by taking up water conservation as a mission. The four-phase action plan includes identification of works from April 6 to 15, administrative approvals from April 16 to 20, execution of works from April 21 to July 9 and submission of completion reports from July 10-14. "In all, 5,697 villag ...Read More >
The green body was hearing a matter where it had initiated suo motu proceedings based on a newspaper report regarding the NHAI constructing a highway at protected pond sites. The report alleged that the alleviated Urban Extension Road-II over the pond in Goyla Khurd village passed through the village pond, which had been designated as a natural wetland. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel said, "The core issues which arise for consideration ar ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced the launch of a 100-day campaign on water security, positioning it as both a government initiative and a public movement. The programme titled "Water Security - Responsibility of Irrigation Associations" will commence at Yadiki in Anantapur district on April 6 with an aim to strengthen water conservation, enhance groundwater reserves, and ensure sustainable usage of water resources across Andhra Pradesh. In a teleconference with irri ...Read More >
Replying to a question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said that as per data available with the Central Ground Water Authority , of the total groundwater extraction, 71.88 per cent in Delhi was for domestic purposes. The figure was 15.62 per cent in Ghaziabad, 3.21 per cent in Gautam Buddh Nagar, 18.6 per cent in Faridabad, 11.81 per cent in Gurugram and 13.24 per cent in Sonepat. He said the figures represent total groundwater extraction for domestic purposes, includin ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has written to the BJP-led Mahayuti government, threatening to stop work on development projects from April 7 if dues amounting to more than Rs 96,000 crore are not cleared soon. The MSCA, in its letter on Friday, said that the state government had cleared around Rs 20,000 crore last year following protests, but fresh bills from ongoing and completed works have pushed the total pending amount back to Rs 96,000 crore. The MSCA is a s ...Read More >
Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday announced a 50 per cent rebate on pending Non-Construction Fee (NCF) under the One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for Improvement Trusts, extended till April 30, 2026. He said house tax collection for the fiscal year 2025-26 has reached Rs 600 crore, up from Rs 500 crore in 2024-25. Ruling out any increase in property tax slabs, the minister added that officials have been given targets to recover pending dues. Highlighting urban infrastructure ini ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The govt has launched an initiative to boost Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding in the state with an ambitious target of collecting 2,500 crore this fiscal. To facilitate this effort and strategise collection of funds, a dedicated organisation called "Telangana Industries" is being formed, with ongoing discussions involving various companies and organisations.So far, officials report that 700 crore to 800 crore have been collected in CSR funds, and the govt remains focused ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association wrote to the Mahayuti government on Friday threatening to stop work from April 7 if dues amounting to more than Rs 96,000 crore are not paid soon. The state government had cleared about Rs 20,000 crore last year following protests, but fresh bills from ongoing and completed works have pushed the total pending amount back to Rs 96,000 crore, said the MSCA, a state-level body representing contractors engaged in development works a ...Read More >
Guwahati: Meghalaya is likely to experience above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall during the April-June period this year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its latest seasonal outlook, the weather office stated that both maximum and minimum temperatures across the state are expected to remain higher than usual. However, it clarified that heat wave conditions are not anticipated during this period. The forecast also points to a likely rainfall deficit acro ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 3 (UNI) Punjab Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, and Power, Sanjeev Arora, on Friday, unveiled a comprehensive roadmap on Friday to transform the state's urban infrastructure. The Minister announced a major infrastructure blitz, including the reconstruction and repair of 2,120 kilometers of roads across various Municipal Corporations and Councils. This initiative, budgeted at ₹1,300 crore, is slated for completion by the end of ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 2 (ANI): Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Thursday was conferred with the prestigious 'Jal Yodha Samman' in recognition of its exemplary initiatives in water management and conservation. The award was presented at Vishalakshi Mantap during a National Level Programme organised by the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru in the presence of renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and other dignitaries. Supported by NITI Aayog and the ...Read More >
KATRA, Apr 2: In recognition of its exemplary initiatives in water management and conservation, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has been conferred with the prestigious 'Jal Yodha Samman'. The award was presented at Vishalakshi Mantap during a National Level Programme organized by the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru in the presence of renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and other dignitaries. Supported by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the award recogni ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 2 (PTI) Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Thursday said the state government is fast-tracking urban infrastructure development with major reforms, improved services and large-scale projects. He said the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for Improvement Trusts has been reintroduced till April 30, 2026, offering around 50 per cent rebate on non-construction fee to provide relief to property owners. Arora said house tax collection for 2025-26 has reached Rs 600 crore, up fro ...Read More >
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority under which rejuvenation projects will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches in the state. The authority will carry out both regulatory and developmental work for reducing pollution and ensuring the conservation and rejuvenation of rivers in the state. Established on the lines of the National River Conservation Plan, the Chief Minister will serve as the Chairperson of this Authority, ...Read More >
Mumbai: On the lines of the Centre's National River Conservation Plan, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved the creation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA), a unified body to restore polluted rivers, curb contamination and manage river basins. A rejuvenation programme will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches across the state, which is the highest among the Indian states. The government is expected to spend around Rs 2,000 crore on it. The decisi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Wednesday said the state has proposed an annual allocation of Rs 400 crore for the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA) as part of a Rs 2,000 crore corpus planned over five years to address river pollution and rejuvenation. "The Authority will monitor all schemes related to river pollution and will be supported through state funds as well as funds from the Maharashtra Pollutio ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a step towards tackling river pollution and strengthening water conservation, the Maharashtra government has approved the formation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on wednesday. CM Fadnavis to Head Apex Body for River Conservation The newly proposed authority will function as the state's apex body for both regulatory and developmental activities related to river conservatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Monday launched the DJB's annual 'Summer Action Plan', focusing on improving the water distribution system, AI integration and long-term planning. Singh said that the Delhi Jal Board has deployed 1,221 water tankers this summer season to provide water to deficit areas and increase water production through additional tubewells. All the tankers will be tracked through the GPS. "Despite challenges, we are working to provide drinking water to the gr ...Read More >
Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh): Collector and District Magistrate Neha Meena declared all urban and rural areas of Jhabua district as water scarcity-affected zones due to the continuous decline in groundwater levels and the possibility of a drinking water crisis during the summer season. The order has been issued under the Madhya Pradesh Drinking Water Preservation Act, 1986, and its amended provisions. Under Section 6(1) of the Act, drilling of new borewells has been completely banned across the dist ...Read More >
Chandigarh, March 30 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has issued a series of directives aimed at overhauling the state's water management and urban sanitation infrastructure. During a high-level review meeting with officials from the Urban Local Bodies Department at the Secretariat on Monday, the Chief Minister emphasised the urgent need to identify strategic locations for installation of water harvesting systems across the state. He stressed that proactive measures must be taken ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push to strengthen Delhi's water supply, sewer management, and Yamuna rejuvenation efforts, Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Monday unveiled the Summer Action Plan 2026-27 at the Delhi Jal Board headquarters. The occasion also marked the launch of key digital initiatives, including a Chatbot, Advanced CRM system, and the DJB 1916 Mobile App, aimed at bringing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation into water governance. Addressing ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands and expressed satisfaction over the growing bilateral ties between the two nations. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi stated that he was pleased to speak with the Dutch leader and discussed various ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation. The two Prime Ministers explored opportunities to deepen their partnership ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the people of Telangana's Mudigunta village in Jaipur mandal for transforming water conservation into a people's movement. During the 132nd episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister commended the dedication of the villagers and noted that the construction of soak pits in a majority of households has significantly improved groundwater levels and sanitation conditions. Of the 443 households in the village, ...Read More >
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