The objective of the State Water Policy is to take cognizance of the existing situation, to propose a framework for creation of a system of laws and institutions and for a plan of action with a unified national perspective.

Communities across the globe can build resilience to climate change by re-inventing old water storage strategies and investing in new ones, according to a new report by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a member of the CGIAR global partnership, which unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure future.

Communities across the globe can build resilience to climate change by re-inventing old water storage strategies and investing in new ones, according to a new report by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a member of the CGIAR global partnership, which unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure future.

Haryana government has told the National Green Tribunal that 539 violations have been recorded in the Aravali region falling within the state.

Despite missing two deadlines, Panjab University — the first university in the region to initiate rainwater harvesting on the rooftops of all buildings — has failed yet again to complete the rainwa

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“At least 2.5 per cent of the cost of any development project should be earmarked for landscaping and green development”

Flooded roads after even light showers, uprooted trees, littered pathways and dug-up pavements, dumping yards in unused spaces – a familiar scene in most cities – has caught the attention of the Union Urban Development Ministry. The Ministry has now asked all States to comply with its guidelines on greening and landscaping of urban areas.

The scheme on Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of water bodies for continuation during XII Plan has been approved by Government of India on 20.9.2013 and accordingly guidelines have been issued in October, 2013. It is envisaged to take up RRR works in 10,000 water bodies with a Central Assistance of Rs. 6235 crore.

An NGO has opened a special cell here to promote water harvesting in 11 districts through its volunteers. The NGO aims to carry out around 5,000 water harvesting projects.

20% Shortage, Distribution Losses, Faulty Billing And A Polluted River

New Delhi: The water department has been under the chief minister’s direct control for the past 15 years. As chairperson of Delhi Jal Board, Sheila Dikshit has been responsible for not only the water supply in the city but also the Yamuna, failure to clean which has become a major embarrassment for the government.

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