Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Kirtikumar Sadashiv Bhatt Vs Narmada Water Resource & Others dated 02/12/2024. The matter relates to the discharge of untreated water into the waterbody in Narmada and encroachment. Affidavit dated November 28, 2024 has been filed by …
Inspired by the success of Maan and Jobat irrigation projects, Narmada Valley Development Authority is focusing to increase farmers association in other irrigation projects of the valley. NVDA chairman KL Agrawal on Wednesday said that there is need to mobilise farmers of the valley to own the projects to which …
Anticipating distribution of Narmada water soon to the city residents, Mayor Krishna Gaur called for the cleaning of storage tanks and pipelines, on Wednesday. The `339 crore, Narmada Water Supply Scheme under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewable Mission is expected to commence from July 31. Speaking while inspecting the Ahmedpur …
GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government, which announced with great fanfare last week a sharp increase in the release of Narmada waters from the Sardar Sarovar dam into the canal, to help farmers downstream, was forced to cut down the amount of water released to about one-third on Monday. Well-places sources in …
GANDHINAGAR: Delayed monsoon has forced the Gujarat government to divert a huge 6,300 cusecs of Narmada water to large number of areas that are outside the Narmada command, mainly in central and north Gujarat in order to help farmers to go ahead with sowing operations, currently on a standstill. Government …
As part of the efforts for extension of irrigation facilities, the State Government has chalked out a plan for construction of 67 new reservoirs under a multi-purpose project for drought-affected areas in the State. This will bring an additional 1,000 hectare under irrigation apart from developing other facilities. Estimated to …
Narmada river-banks will be developed spending an amount of Rs. one crore in Jabalpur. Urban Administration and Development Minister Babulal Gaur made this announcement while dedicating newly developed Shiv-Ghat with Rs. 50 lakh on the bank of Narmada river near Jabalpur. It may be mentioned that the Chief Minister Shivraj …
AHMEDABAD: Amdavadis would finally get their usual two hours of drinking water supply from Wednesday onwards. The irrigation department reported on Sunday that repair work in the Meshwo branch of the Narmada main canal was over. The masonry work would take at least two days to stabilize before they allow …
The State Government has fulfilled the long-cherished demand of citizens of Bhopal by completing Narmada Water Augmentation project. Now, the citizens will get adequate supply of drinking water. Addressing various programmes in connection with his 82nd birth day in the city here today, Urban Administration and Development Minister Babulal Gaur …
The Environment Ministry on Friday lifted its stop-work order at Maheshwar hydel power project in Madhya Pradesh and allowed the construction of five remaining gates of the dam amidst concerns that existing structure could be severely damaged during the monsoon if not completed. But it said the gates cannot be …
Minister of environment and forests (MoEF) Jairam Ramesh has ordered the lifting of the stop work order on the controversial Maheshwar Hydel Project being constructed on the river Narmada in Madhya Pradesh by the S. Kumars Group of Companies. The order will permit the construction of the last five spillway …
The Supreme Court has taken strong exception to the inordinate delay by the ministry of environment and forests in taking a decision on the command area plans (CAD) of the Indira Sagar and Omkareshwar Canal projects. The court has sought a categorical explanation as to why the ministry has not …
The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) on Monday urged the Union government not to accede to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's demand to raise the height of the Narmada dam to its final level even when social and environmental compliances with regard to displaced families were lagging. The dam's height at …
AHMEDABAD/RAPAR: Chief minister Narendra Modi has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to accord approval for raising the height of Narmada Dam up to 138.6 meter at the earliest. He also requested Singh to extend 90 per cent financial assistance under the accelerated irrigation benefit programme (AIBP) for creation of irrigation …
Accused of making wrong statements on land acquisition for Omkareshwar Dam The Supreme Court has asked the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), why perjury proceedings should not be initiated against it for providing false information under oath. The court issued the notice on a petition by the Madhya Pradesh government accusing …
Union Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh will visit the Narmada valley on April 10 and 11 for a spot assessment of the ground situation. The minister gave this assurance to the Narmada Bachao Andolan members and project affected oustees who held a day-long demonstration outside his office here on …
Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday assured Mayor Krishna Gaur who called on him along with the Urban Administration and Development (UAD) Minister Babulal Gaur that the Central Government would provide additional funds for the Narmada project and Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) project of the State capital. …
BHILALA TRIBALS often assemble next to what used to be their village, Atursumba of Khargaon district in southeast Madhya Pradesh. Dwarfing them is a 100-feet-wide canal laid high above the ground. Water has seeped from the earthen embankments and submerged the village. “Now, we don’t sing harvest songs; the fun …
Tribal Development Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has said that the State Government is committed to the welfare of forest dwellers. With a view to enhancing the livelihood of forest dwellers, the State Government is providing pattas with ensuring water well, ridges in hilly area and diesels pumps. The efforts of …
The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has given instructions for utilization of Narmada water by 2020 allocated to the state. Addressing 38th meeting of Narmada Control Board at Mantralaya here today he asked the concerning officers to chalk out a strategy to fully utilize the allocated Narmada water by 2020 …
JAIPUR: Acting Rajasthan Governor Shivraj Patil on Tuesday called upon all political parties and stakeholders to evolve a consensus on reforms in the water sector to ensure success of the new water policy adopted in the State recently and bring in legislation to control unrestrained exploitation of water resources. He …
