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Assam, along with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, faces annual flood challenges exacerbated by issues like embankment breaches and deforestation. The Central Water Commission's report highlights significant flood-prone areas across these states over decades. While state governments manage flood control locally, the central government offers financial support
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti is actively implementing projects to enhance groundwater levels across India. Key initiatives include the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, which promotes rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge, and the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari, fostering community-driven water sustainability. The Central Ground Water Board's ongoing efforts, including the
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In a move towards addressing the challenges of river pollution and wastewater management, the Ministry of Jal Shakti emphasizes continuous efforts for river rejuvenation and encourages wastewater reuse. Through initiatives like Namami Gange and the National River Conservation Plan, the ministry supports sewage infrastructure development and treatment facilities across states.
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The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), established under the Dam Safety Act of 2021, currently has 85 sanctioned posts, with 27 positions filled, including key roles like the Chairman and five members. The NDSA is addressing remaining vacancies for technical posts by issuing a vacancy circular. In related efforts, the
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The Atal Bhujal Yojana, a pilot project aimed at community-driven groundwater management, has been executed in 8,203 Gram Panchayats across seven states, including Uttar Pradesh. The program focused on participatory water management through creating Water Security Plans, community-led monitoring, and implementing water conservation structures. As of 2025, Uttar Pradesh
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The Central Ground Water Board's 2025 report indicates that both Mau and Balia districts in Eastern Uttar Pradesh have groundwater levels categorized as 'safe,' with arsenic contamination being an isolated issue rather than widespread. The Ministry of Jal Shakti has implemented multiple initiatives to manage and
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The Department of Atomic Energy in India is undertaking a significant expansion of its nuclear energy capabilities, projecting a phased completion of 18 new reactors with a total capacity of 13.6 GW by 2031-32. As a part of India's Nuclear Energy Mission, BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre)
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has faced delays in notifying the jurisdictions for the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) and the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) as stipulated under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. These boards, constituted in 2014, are meant to oversee projects on the respective rivers for
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The Indian Cabinet has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). This initiative aims to modernize irrigation infrastructure and push for greater adoption of drip and sprinkler systems to enhance on-farm water use efficiency. Key actions by
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The Department of Atomic Energy highlights a robust safety framework for India's nuclear power plants, involving multi-tier safety review committees from NPCIL and AERB. All Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) are mandated to undergo Periodic Safety Reviews (PSR) every ten years to evaluate and upgrade safety measures, considering factors
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On December 4, 2025, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) reported that the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board issued permission for various stages in the PFBR project, advancing India's nuclear power capabilities. The project is currently in the process of loading fuel sub-assemblies. DAE also highlighted its efforts to
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The Department of Atomic Energy, through its Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD), is actively working on enhancing India's domestic uranium resources to ensure a steady supply chain. The Directorate has embarked on a comprehensive five-year action plan (2024-29), involving multi-disciplinary exploration across various geological domains in the country. This