China emphasizes management of underground water resources
China, one of 13 countries facing serious water shortages, will formulate a plan this year to scientifically develop underground water resources. Statistics show that only 290 billion out of China's 870 billion cu.m. underground water resources are available for exploitation.
Over-exploitation of groundwater in city
Chairman of the Central groundwater board (CGWB) Dr D K Chadha on Tuesday said that the Centre had circulated a draft bill among water scarcity states enabling them to make legislations to prevent indiscriminate exploitation of groundwater and its pollution and take up remedial measures to improve the groundwater tables.
Almatti evacuees begin fast seeking better deal
The hunger-strike by some senior legislators, swamijis of various mutts and several senior citizens of Bagalkot district demanding better and sympathetic rehabilitation package for those who would be displaced by the Upper Krishna irrigation project has caused tension in and around the city and made the government take note of …
Decision on relief hike for Upper Krishna Project oustees by Friday
The issue of enhancing compensation payable to displaced farmers under the Upper Krishna Project rocked both Houses of the Legislature today and the Council was adjourned amidst a dharna by Congress members, while the major irrigation minister promised a decision in the matter by April 24.
Singapore to find alternative water sources
Singapore will go ahead and develop alternative water sources even though Malaysia has undertaken to supply the island republic with water beyond the expiry of the existing water pacts. In answer to a question put forward by opposition Member of Parliament in a house debate, Trade and Industry Minister Lee …
Sea water not a good idea, says DID official
Processing sea water is not a feasible idea as it is more costly than using Malaysia's available water resources. Drainage and Irrigation Department Assistant Director (planning and evaluation) Azuhan Mohamed said desalinating sea water was expensive compared with simple chlorination. Azuhan was commenting on an earlier report proposing that sea …
Prakash refutes Opposition charge on water schemes
The Minister for Rural development and Panchayat Raj, Mr. M.P. Prakash, refuted the Opposition allegations in the Legislative Assembly that the government had allowed funds earmarked for augmenting drinking water supply to lapse. Mr. Prakash was replying to a notice of adjournment motion from the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. …
- Rajasthan villages thirst for water
Even 50 years after Independence, drinking water is yet to reach hundreds of villages, particularly those located in the western Rajasthan's desert area. On the other hand, the growth in population, which is over five crore now, is exhausting all the resources, and the water table is going down.
- Narmada canal siphon to be ready by June '99
As part of the effort to complete the canal section of the Narmada project, work is in full swing to build a siphon across the 335 metres wide Sabarmati river. The siphon, meant to carry Narmada canal waters 15 metres below the river bed, would be ready by June 1999.
A way out of Delhi's water crisis
As the temperature begins to soar, and summer promise to be hot and arid, the Capital inevitably witnesses an unprecedented demand for water. The Delhi Development Authority puts current demands for water at 800 million gallons, per day (mgd), and anticipates that this will go up to 1024 mgd in …
Meenvallom - Kerala's panchayat hydel project
The 2.4-MW Meenvalolom small hydro power (SHP) project which would probably be the first in the country to be taken up by a district panchayat would make a headway with the formal registration of Palakkad Small Hydro Power Corporation Ltd (PSHPCL) in the next two days.
- Hydro-power share declines
Mr Sukh Ram, Himachal Power Minister ,today blamed the lack of planning at the Centre for the "criminal neglect" of hydroelectic projects in the country and called for effective steps for the execution of big projects. Inaugurating a three-day international conference on "Hydro-power development in the Himalayas" here, he said …
Udupi district facing severe water shortage
Udupi district, in spite of having 10 rivers, is facing a severe water crisis this summer. The drinking water problem in the district is less severe this year when compared to the last two years.People living near the seaside, especially fishermen are facing a drinking water problem because the ground …
- Master plan to solve water crisis in Rajkot
Minister for Water, Food and Minerals Narottam Patel has sanctioned a Rs 9-crore water supply plan for the entire Rajkot district. Talking to reporters at the Collectorate on Friday, The minister said that earlier the plan was for Rs 7.38 crore.
Project under consideration
A multi-crore project is under consideration to improve the water management of Loktak lake, the largest freshwater lake in the north-eastern part of the country, and sustain its resources for the long-term benefit of the local communities by adopting appropriate strategies on sound scientific basis.
Patel takes offence at TN Govt action
The row over the Tamil Nadu Government's action of writing a letter to a Japanese funding agency against extending Rs 84 crore financial assistance for a drinking water supply scheme for Bangalore, is likely to snowball itno a major confrontation between the two States in coming days.
Almatti farmers urged to call of agitation
Major Irrigation Minister K N Nage Gowda today appealed to agitating farmers and leaders of various political parties seeking higher compensation for land and other property that would be submerged by the Almatti reservoir in the Upper Krishna Project to withdraw their agitation.He said the government was ready for talks …
Maharashtra fights against time to meet WB deadline
Although the Maharashtra Government is fighting against time to meet the Rural Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Project completion deadline of June 30, 1998 set by the World Bank. The State Government is hopeful of completing the project by that time. The WB is financing this ambitious Rs. 504.24 crore …
Singapore co develops portable water plant
A Singapore-based company has developed a cheaper, portable water desalination plant that could be assembled anywhere quickly, its chief executive officer said on Friday. The AquaGen International Chief, Mr. Gavin Liau, said the modular system of its plant makes installation easy and it produces 100 cubic metres of water a …
