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The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti held a national review meeting with district administrators to discuss the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and Solid Waste Management Rules 2026. Key focuses included service delivery improvements, sustainability, and community ownership, with an emphasis
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The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) reports no received concerns regarding water usage in Indian data centres. As data centre capacity escalated from 375 MW in 2020 to over 1500 MW by 2025, advanced cooling technologies are implemented to reduce water and energy consumption. Guidelines from the Ministry
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Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, led a meeting in Telangana with Water Secretaries from various southern states to evaluate the implementation of ongoing water projects and address Centre-State coordination. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the World Water Day Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, focusing on the theme "Industry for Water." The event aims to promote sustainable water management and will feature over 700 delegates from various sectors. Key highlights include workshops on water efficiency and
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, is organizing "Jal Mahotsav 2026", a nationwide campaign, from 8 March to 22 March, emphasizing community participation in rural drinking water management under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Coinciding with International Women's Day, the event will highlight the role
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti held the 86th Governing Body meeting at the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) in Roorkee, chaired by Secretary V. L. Kantha Rao. The meeting reviewed the institute's progress on research and strategic objectives, highlighting NIH's pivotal role in addressing India'
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Central Ground Water Board and the Jal Jeevan Mission, is prioritizing the improvement of groundwater quality across India. Utilizing Bureau of Indian Standards and the JJM – Water Quality Management Information System, these initiatives engage local communities and state governments to address contamination and
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR,RD&GR), is overseeing 86 water resource projects using the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) portal. Initiatives like real-time issue tracking and the PRAGATI platform facilitate effective execution and resolution of project-related challenges
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported the construction of over 120 million individual household latrines (IHHLs) across India since the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in 2014. The initiative, targeted to make India Open Defecation Free, highlights collaborative efforts between the central and state governments. The program achieved its
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Central Water Commission, organized a stakeholders' workshop on flood forecasting and flood management DPRs in New Delhi. The event aimed to improve impact-based forecasting, decision-support systems, and better appraisal of flood management projects. Representatives from 27 States/UTs and 15 central agencies
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has implemented advanced digital technologies, including Digital Water Level Recorders with telemetry systems, to efficiently monitor groundwater across India. This approach aids comprehensive assessments by the Central Ground Water Board and supports initiatives like the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Atal Bhujal Yojana. Efforts focus on
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti provides an update on flood management efforts under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP). Implemented by the Union Government, FMBAP assists state governments in flood control and anti-erosion projects through technical guidance and financial support. The report reveals the State and UT-wise proposals