The main objectives of the scheme are: comprehensive improvement of selected tank systems including restoration; improvement of catchment areas of tank; community participation and self-supporting system for sustainable management for water bodies covered by the programme; Ground Water Recharge.; Capacity Building of communities, user groups standing committee for Panchayats and State Government/C
A massive Rs 7,00,000 crores would be needed till the end of 13th Plan (2022) to create full irrigation potential in the country, water resources minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said in the Rajya Sabha.
A revised draft for National Water Mission (NWM) that provides a major thrust on water management plan has gone to Prime Ministers Office for final clearance.
KATHMANDU: Nepal and India have agreed to conduct round-the-clock patrolling of the embankments of the Koshi river during the flood season so that any repair needed is provided on time.
July 9: The Centre had informed the Parliament that it is considering five river-linking projects for diversion of surplus flood water to water deficient areas.
Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, water resources minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said 30 river links were identified for inter-linking.
A minor phase of the Majuli Island protection project executed by Brahmaputra Board is expected to be completed next year, chairman of the Board Rajen Nair said. The Project is part of the long-term project sanctioned in 2005. The Brahmaputra Board prepared Detailed Project Report amounting to Rs.86.56 crore for protection of Majuli Island from flood and erosion.
