LUCKNOW: The waste recycling plant at Hardoi Road might be revived. The plant was set up in 2003 but has been lying dysfunctional since then. But now it might be revived after pumping in more capital through private investment, though the UP government is yet to give a go-ahead to the revival plan.
LUCKNOW: To inform farmers about the utility of microbial bio-fertilisers, the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in collaboration with department of agriculture, UP organised a one-day training programme on application of microbial bio-fertilisers for enhanced productivity and quality improvement of agriculture production at Kalli (west) village situated on Rae Bareli Road.
LUCKNOW: The fact that Gomti's flow and level have reduced drastically has caught the attention of the government which is now mulling to constitute a river conservation unit for its restoration and conservation. The river, reeling under the bane of pollution and encroachment, has its flow reduced to one-third and is in an urgent need of revival.
LUCKNOW: In an effort to conserve biodiversity in the state, grasslands will be developed and managed in the best possible manner. Speaking on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day on Sunday, state forest minister Fateh Bahadur Singh said that the staggering green cover of Uttar Pradesh is a challenge to the forest department.
LUCKNOW: Adequate availability of water has come to haunt the third water works (TWW) project of the UP Jal Nigam. The project was scheduled to start on May 13 when BSP completed its four years of rule. But it cannot because of the shortage of water.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi reviewed the progress of the developmental projects in her parliamentary constituency and directed the officials to speed up employment under MNREGA, repairs of roads and providing drinking water in the summer season.
Chairing the meeting of the district Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting here on the last day of her visit, Sonia Gandhi asked the officials
LUCKNOW: The ambitious groundwater recharge project to be undertaken in the state capital is all set to undergo a scrutiny of Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), countrys top scientific institution engaged in assessment of groundwater and its associated parameters in the country.
To be undertaken by the state and Central groundwater department, the project under whic
LUCKNOW: The groundwater recharge project undertaken by the state and central ground water board (CGWB) in the city has come under scrutiny of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court. The project aimed at rainwater harvesting through pits dug up in parks.
