Saraswati Sarovar cries for fresh water
The historic sacred Saraswati Tank at Pehowa is being given a new look to hold the three-day Chetar Caudas Fair which starts on march 25. The fair symbolises Hindu-Sikh unity in this region. The annual fair draws lakhs of sikh pilgrims from the Malwa region of Punjab comprising the districts …
- Private sector participation in water schemes
A decision has been taken by the Government to rope in private companies for implementing drinking water schemes in Tamil Nadu if they could complete the work in a short time and ensure quality, said Mr. Ko. Si. Mani, Local Administration Minister here today.
$250 Gorai excavation project starts soon
The Bangladesh government is expected to launch a 250 million dollar Gorai river restoration project by June this year to ensure dry season flow in Gorai. Donor agencies and countries including Netherlands and Belgium are providing fund to implement the project.
Brazilian support erodes for 5-nation waterway
A key Brazilian signaled that his nation is reconsidering its vital support of a controversial plan to dredge a deep-river waterway that environmentalists say would threaten one of the world's most valuable,and most sensitive ,wetlands.
- Mass awareness programme by Ground water Board
The Central Ground Water Board will organise a mass awareness programme in the rural areas of Dharmapuri district on March 23 and 24. The Board will highlight the significance of water availability, quality, protection and conservation techniques.
- Ground water is a fragile resource
Annan : World Water Day - which is celebrated on March 22 was organised by the Indian Water Resources Society (IWRS). The theme for this year was 'Ground Water - The Invisible Resource'. "Ground water is a fragile resource. Growing population and increasing urbanisation and industrialisation are taking a severe …
- India faces major water crisis
Unicef : India, with close to 900 million people, has a major water crisis, according to Unicef reports. This was stated on the occasion of World Day for Water. The United Nations has marked March 22 as the World Day for Water and the theme for this year is Ground …
- Law on sinking borewells soon
Prakash: The Government is likely to enact a law in the current session of the legislature prohibiting sinking of borewells within 500 metres of one another, Mr. M. P. Prakash, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat raj, said .
-Thrust on water conservation
Members of the Indian Water Works Association (IWWA). the Institution of the Public Health Engineers (India), and representatives from non-governmental organisations have come together to deliberate on the crucial issue of water conservation through public participation. At a meeting here on Saturday, most of the public health engineers and experts …
Plan panel clears project for Rajasthan
The Planning Commission has approved important development projects for Rajasthan. The projects the Sukli medium irrigation project estimated to cost Rs 18,698 crore, Bandi sendra medium irrigation project Rs 13,041 crore, modernisation of Gambhiri canal system to cost Rs 1176.26 lakh and Bisalpur drinking water-cum-irrigation scheme to cost Rs 309.07 …
- Rs 44 lakh sanctioned under Watershed mission
The works of land and water conservation are on in the district under the aegis of Rajiv Gandhi Watershed regional management mission. As per the information, under the village level watershed committees, a total of Rs 43,97,900 has been sanctioned jointly to the village level watershed committees of bloc development …
Village gold damned under river project
The residents of Parsodi village in Nagpur district stand to lose more than just their homes to the Gosikhurd Dam on the Wainganga river. According to the Gological Survey of India (GSI), the Gosikhurd backwaters will submerge much of the area's gold deposits worth over Rs 200 core.
BJP on Narmada overdrive
The controversial Narmada project has again emerged as a dominant issue in Gujarat after the BJP's ascent to power at the Centre. This is likiely to pit Gujarat against Madhya Pradesh, now under the congress' rule. The newly appointed Keshubhai Patel government announced its decision to complete the multi-core project, …
No point moving, say Bakun folk
The 9,500 villagers and longhouse residents in Bakun, involved in a resettlement exercise this July, have appealed for their relocation to be postponed indefinitely. Bakun Region People's Committe chairman Bato Bagi said there was no need for the resettlement exercise since the RM13.6bil hydroelectric dam project had been shelved indefinitely.
- Dam row may turn into a legal battle
The Mullai Periyar dam controversy between Tamil Nadu and Kerala is threatening to develop into a legal battle. A clear indication to this effect was given today in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by Mr. Durai Murugan, PWD Minister, who said the State would explore legal measures to establish its right …
Virtual water - The solution to water shortage?
New British research suggests a solution to the problem of water shortages in the arid and semi-arid regions may lie in the concept of 'virtual water' - water which is available in the global trading system and is implicit in grain imports. Proffesor Tony Allan of the Water Issues Group …
-Sore over WB project delay, Koppal villagers plan to sue Govt
The enraged people of Tavaragere in Kushtagi taluk of Koppal district have decided to sue the State Government for "breach of trust and cheating" following the failure of World Bank assisted Integrated Rural Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Project (IRWAS&ESP;) to take off, despite the people of the village contributing …
Kalpasar project will not depend on state for funds
The ambitious Kalpasar project, mooted by eminent technocrat Dr Anil Kane, will in no way depend on the Gujarat government for support or funds. The entire project will be financed by the private sector and the project will also get all the benefits that the central government extends to infrastructure …
