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Government Strengthens Old Dams Inspection and Rehabilitation Efforts

Official Press

29 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has outlined significant measures to enhance the safety and operational performance of dams across India, particularly focusing on those over fifty years old. As part of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, annual inspections are mandated, categorizing dams into three levels of urgency. The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phases II and III are key initiatives in this effort, targeting 736 dams with a budget of Rs. 10,211 crores. Recent inspections have classified three dams in the highest risk category, demanding immediate attention.

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Urban Schemes for the Urban Poor: MoHUA's Initiatives

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented several schemes targeting urban poverty alleviation. The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), now concluded, along with PM SVANidhi and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U), forms a robust framework for supporting urban livelihoods, housing and

The Ministry of Communications Issues Satellite Service Licenses

The Ministry of Communications announced in a response to the Rajya Sabha that the Department of Telecommunications has granted Unified Licenses for Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) service to three companies, including OneWeb India Communications Private Limited, JIO Satellite Communications Limited, and Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited. Other

Ministry Fast-Tracks Waste Site Remediation with DRAP Initiative

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has identified 2,488 dumpsites holding 25 crore metric tonnes of legacy waste for remediation under the Dumpsite Remediation Acceleration Programme (DRAP). The initiative aims to remediate 214 major dumpsites by September 2026, which account for most remaining legacy waste, and to reclaim

BSNL Advances 4G Site Deployment Across India

The Ministry of Communications has accelerated the deployment of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)'s 4G sites nationwide, with a focus on indigenously developed infrastructure. As of January 2026, nearly 97,672 4G sites have been installed, of which 95,511 are fully operational. This plan aligns with India&

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Urban Schemes for the Urban Poor: MoHUA's Initiatives

The Ministry of Communications Issues Satellite Service Licenses

Ministry Fast-Tracks Waste Site Remediation with DRAP Initiative

BSNL Advances 4G Site Deployment Across India