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Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda convened a meeting with Bihar Members of Parliament to drive forward the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, emphasizing the need for political leadership, community engagement, and patient-centered care. The meeting highlighted India's progress in TB elimination with significant contributions from Bihar. MPs
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a 100-day campaign to raise awareness and work towards eliminating child marriage in India. Inaugurated in New Delhi by Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi, the campaign marks the first anniversary of the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.' The initiative
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has taken significant steps towards groundwater replenishment in Bihar and Maharashtra within the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Atal Bhujal Yojana framework. These campaigns aim to address water scarcity and sustainability through community involvement, rainwater harvesting, and construction of water conservation structures. With detailed initiatives ranging
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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