Shimla, July 19
The state Cabinet today gave nod to advertising 18 hydroelectric projects with an aggregate generation capacity of 1,357.5 MW, including three self-identified projects, under the revised policy.

BHUBANESWAR: The Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources Department has asked the State Government to execute fasttrack irrigation projects with short gestation period to cater to the needs of farmers post-monsoon.

The committee observed that major and medium irrigation projects do not provide immediate benefits to the farmers.

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Jamshedpur, July 8: Rotary Club of Jamshedpur in association with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd today inaugurated a rainwater harvesting system at Little Flower School, Telco, the 35th such school where the system was introduced.

The project

Winner of the 2010 National Ground Water award worth Rs 10 lakh, Vruksha Prem Seva Trust of Rajkot in Gujarat has implemented 30 watershed projects since1995 sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development. The trust also undertook the construction of 500 underground tanks for rain water harvesting in 30 villages.

A concept paper drafted for development and application of sustainable river management options for the Brahmaputra as part of a European Commission (EU)-sponsored project, laid stress on channelising the Brahmaputra to mitigate bank erosion and reclaim new land, basing on comprehensive analysis.

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Vadodara: This small village located in Mehsana district, which has a population of just 1,300, had been facing water shortage like any other village in north Gujarat some 10 years ago, till the residents of Dethali village overcame their water crisis. Men and women are now drawing up plans to recharge underground water table.

Ahmedabad: Nano plant presence in Sanand will lead to greener surrounding areas. Not just jobs but the environment of the area and the depleting tree cover would also be taken care by the Tata Motors as a part of its corporate responsibility initiative.

T. N. Narasimhan

India's recently announced Water Mission provides a rare opportunity for informed public debate to formulate a national water policy to unify the country in equitable use of the vital resource.