Punjab Achieves 100% Piped Water Supply
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Water Management
PM Modi Lays Foundation for Ken-Betwa River Linking Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, Madhya Pradesh’s first floating solar power plant, and the Daudhan Dam. These…
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS)
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Malwa Canal Project
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India’s Water Resources 2024
The Central Water Commission (CWC) released its “Assessment of Water Resources of India 2024,” estimating India’s annual water availability at 2,115.95 billion cubic meters (BCM).…
Earth’s Tilt and Water Demand
A study in Geophysical Research Letters highlights the impact of excessive groundwater extraction on Earth’s tilt. From 1993 to 2010, Earth’s rotational pole shifted by…
Bhu-Neer Portal
The Bhu-Neer portal, launched on September 19, 2024, by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) and NIC, aims to streamline groundwater management in India. Replacing…
Jal Utsav: Promoting Water Conservation Awareness
Summary: Jal Utsav, launched by NITI Aayog from November 6-24, 2024, is a national campaign aimed at promoting water conservation. Involving 20 aspirational districts, the…
Tamil Nadu Land Act: Controversy Over Water Bodies
Summary: The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, enacted in October 2024, aims to streamline land acquisition for major projects but faces controversy…
