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PM to unveil Rs 40,000 cr project linking 11 rivers in Rajasthan: CR Patil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate a project worth about Rs 40,000 crore to link 11 rivers in Rajasthan that is projected to make it a water-surplus state, Union Jalshakti Minister C R Patil said on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of semiconductor plant of Suchi Semicon, Patil appealed to corporates to work on water harvesting to address the issue of water crisis in the future. "Rajasthan faces severe water crisis. The project that Modi Saheb is going to dedicate there on December 17 will link 11 rivers. This project, worth about Rs 40,000 crore, will be announced by Modi Saheb. After this, Rajasthan will have maximum water," Patil said. He said people have saved enough money to even take care of their seven generations but there is a need to conserve water for that generation. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Jal Shakti in January 2024 to prepare detailed project reports (DPRs) and onbroa

PM to unveil Rs 40,000 cr project linking 11 rivers in Rajasthan: CR Patil
Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 8:54 PM IST

Restoring river ecosystems vital to ensuring economic stability in India

River basin conservation also strongly influences the attainment of broader goals related to environmental conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development

Restoring river ecosystems vital to ensuring economic stability in India
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 12:14 AM IST

Flood situation in B'desh not due to release of water from Indian dam: MEA

It also pointed out that data showing a rising trend has been supplied to Bangladesh up to 1500 hrs on August 21

Flood situation in B'desh not due to release of water from Indian dam: MEA
Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 11:27 AM IST

Centre extends deadline for Ravi, Beas Waters Tribunal report till Aug 2025

The Centre has extended the deadline for the Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal to submit its report by another year, moving the deadline to August 5, 2025. The extension comes as part of a series of delays in the submission of the tribunal's report, which has been pending since its constitution in April 1986 under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. The Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal was established to address disputes and verify claims related to the Punjab Settlement, according to an official gazette notification. Initially, the tribunal submitted its report on January 30, 1987. However, the central government sought further clarification and guidance on certain aspects of the report, leading to multiple extensions over the years. The most recent extension, as stated in the government's notification, acknowledges the "enormous exercise" undertaken by the tribunal in preparing its report. In consideration of the extensive work required, the government deemed it necessary t

Centre extends deadline for Ravi, Beas Waters Tribunal report till Aug 2025
Updated On : 10 Aug 2024 | 2:06 PM IST

Bangladesh prefers India over China to execute $1 billion river project

China and India both want to execute the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration, a Dhaka-led initiative to better manage the river's waters

Bangladesh prefers India over China to execute $1 billion river project
Updated On : 15 Jul 2024 | 2:37 PM IST

Kalu, Kundalika rivers near danger mark following heavy rains in Maha

BMC has also issued a helpline number 1916 for the residents of Mumbai to contact the Main Control Room of the BMC, for help and official information in case of requirement

Kalu, Kundalika rivers near danger mark following heavy rains in Maha
Updated On : 09 Jul 2024 | 6:59 AM IST

Yamuna cleaning far from satisfactory: NGT on report filed by agencies

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed the cleaning of Yamuna is far from satisfactory. The NGT also observed that the reports filed by agencies, including the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the Delhi government and others, were deficient on various issues, including not providing the details of the drains being discharged in the river, monitoring the functioning of the sewage treatment plants (STPs) and restoration of the river's floodplains and wetlands. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that based on the tribunal's earlier directions, the Delhi government, DJB, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Haryana had filed status reports about the river. The bench, also comprising Justice Sudhir Agarwal and expert member A Senthil Vel, said the reports were deficient on various issues, including details of the drains discharging both treated and untreated wastewater in the river and the quantity and quality of the discharged wastewater. Also, there was n

Yamuna cleaning far from satisfactory: NGT on report filed by agencies
Updated On : 21 Oct 2023 | 8:01 PM IST

Centre to set up Rs 12,000-cr inland waterway on Brahmani river in Odisha

The inland waterway will be developed on the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model

Centre to set up Rs 12,000-cr inland waterway on Brahmani river in Odisha
Updated On : 22 Aug 2023 | 12:42 PM IST

Govt approves 8 projects worth Rs 638 cr under Namami Gange programme

A total of eight projects worth Rs 683 crore were approved. Four projects were also approved worth 407.39 crores, with the intention of cleaning River Hindon, which is a tributary of River Yamuna

Govt approves 8 projects worth Rs 638 cr under Namami Gange programme
Updated On : 18 Apr 2023 | 7:01 PM IST

Water level in Godavari touches 70 ft at Bhadrachalam after heavy rains

Water level in Godavari river at the temple town of Bhadrachalam rose to record 70 ft on Friday, way above the third warning level, causing inundation at places in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem district.

Water level in Godavari touches 70 ft at Bhadrachalam after heavy rains
Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 8:25 PM IST

Centre notified Godavari, Krishna river management boards: Jal Shakti Min

The Centre has notified the Godavari and the Krishna river management boards, regulate, operate and maintain projects listed on these two rivers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Centre notified Godavari, Krishna river management boards: Jal Shakti Min
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 10:40 PM IST

Krishna water dispute: BJP terms deployment of security 'photo opportunity'

BJP Telangana unit president Bandi Sanjay said the Krishna water dispute is a "cooperation" between the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana government to "loot" people

Krishna water dispute: BJP terms deployment of security 'photo opportunity'
Updated On : 07 Jul 2021 | 10:14 AM IST

Extinction of rivers

PM is right, but states should walk his talk

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Updated On : 18 May 2017 | 10:44 PM IST

New report pours cold water on river projects

As the government mulls the final nod for linking the Ken and Betwa rivers, a report on water management raises fresh environmental and social concerns

New report pours cold water on river projects
Updated On : 24 Aug 2016 | 9:19 PM IST