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Focus on water efficient home fixtures for sustainability: Union Minister
New Delhi, Jan 27: Adoption of low-flow fixtures and smart sanitary wares in homes and encouraging industries to develop water-efficient products were suggested by experts at a workshop organised by the Ministery of Jal Shakti here on Monday to discuss water use efficiency.
Shipra Pathak praises cleanliness efforts at Maha Kumbh, urges citizens to take responsibility
Prayagraj, Jan 22: Shipra Pathak, widely known as the "Water Woman of India," has expressed her immense appreciation for the cleanliness at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, emphasising that while the government can launch initiatives, it is ultimately up to the people to actively contribute to the cause.
Amit Shah inaugurates Rs241 Crore development projects in Mansa, Gujarat
Gandhinagar, January 16: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched a series of significant development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gandhinagar district.
Rajasthan will become the state with highest volume of water under PM Modi's leadership: Minister
Jaipur, Jan 16: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, has expressed confidence that Rajasthan will soon be the state with the highest quantity of water under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Amit Shah inaugurates development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Gujarat's Mansa
Mansa, January 15: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth approximately Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gujarat, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Foundation stone laid for reservoir project in MP's Ujjain
Bhopal, Jan 13: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav along with Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C. R.
Sambhal civic body issues notice to remove illegal construction blocking excavation of Rani Ki Bawdi
Sambhal, January 11: Municipality authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district have issued a notice to the owner of a house in Laxman Ganj, Chandausi, asking him to remove an illegal structure obstructing ongoing excavation work at the site where the historic Rani ki Bawdi (stepwell) was found.
Jalyukt Shivar 3.0 aims to repair current structures, introduce new dimensions of water conservation: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Pune, January 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday stated that the Jalyukt Shivar 3.0 scheme in the state aims to repair the existing water conservation structures and introduce new dimensions of water conservation.
Clean Ganga for Maha Kumbh 2025: 10 STPs operational, advanced measures in place, says UP Jal Nigam MD
Prayagraj, January 8: The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented several measures to ensure the purity of the Ganga during Maha Kumbh 2025, with 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) already operational in Prayagraj to provide devotees with clean water, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) Managing Director Raj Shekhar said on Wednesday.
'Green Mahakumbh' in Prayagraj to bring together over 1,000 environmentalists, create awareness on environment protection
Prayagraj, January 7: Mahakumbh in Prayagraj is weaving a powerful narrative of environmental protection alongside culture and spirituality.
India's annual groundwater recharge goes up by 15 billion cubic metres in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 6: India's total annual groundwater recharge recorded a significant increase of 15 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2024, while extraction decreased by 3 BCM compared to the 2017 assessment, in a landmark achievement for the country's sustainable development goal, according to a report released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Monday.