MADURAI: A major NABARD-funded project to replenish ground water levels by creating artificial recharge structures has taken off in the district. More than 34,175 dug wells have been identified tentatively in seven blocks, where ground water levels are low.

BY MUKESH RANJAN
NEW DELHI

Concerned over the fast depleting level of groundwater and also the number of inland water bodies in the states, the Centre has recently decided to approve the World Bank-aided mega development programmes to revive them in Andhra Pradesh (AP), Tamil Nadu (TN) and Karnataka.

By Rashme Sehgal

New Delhi, Oct. 7: Delhi Lt. Gov. Tejendra Khanna, chairman, Yamuna River Development Authority, has finally announced a moratorium on future construction along the flood plain of the Yamuna.

T. Ramakrishnan CHENNAI: At least 1.5 lakh artificial groundwater structures across the State are expected to be in place by October-end.

There are really no excuses when temple tanks resemble garbage dumping yards and urinals, an outcome of people and officials closing their eyes and noses while walking past these groundwater recharge systems. Dhanya Matsa reports IN its policy note this year, the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Department announced its plan to revive and maintain temple tanks as rainwater harvesting structures. Pious intentions apart, how does the government propose to achieve it?

Rs 1,800 crore groundwater programme a non-starter A Rs 1,800 crore national programme for artificial recharge of groundwater through dug-wells was announced by finance minister P Chidambaram, in February 2007. It was to provide proper irrigation facilities to millions of farmers. But thanks to the delays on part of the state governments, the scheme is yet to take off. With about

Hyderabad, Sept. 10: The race to bag the Musi beautification project has narrowed down to two consultants