Water Resources

Question raised in Lok Sabha on ground water tapping, 12/03/2020

Water being a State subject, initiatives on sustainable water management including conservation and water harvesting in the Country is primarily States’ responsibility. Further, a number of States have done notable work in the field of water conservation/harvesting.

Publication Date: 
12/03/2020
Lok Sabha
Tags:
India, Ground Water, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, World Bank, Water Conservation, Water Harvesting
Water Supply

Building urban water resilience in Small Island Countries: the case of South Tarawa, Kiribati

The water sector in South Tarawa, the capital city of Kiribati, is entering a time of deep transition. In a small island context risks can materialize faster than elsewhere and have disproportionate consequences. Strengthening water sector resilience is therefore critical to people’s welfare and to the economy.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2019
The World Bank
Tags:
Urban Water Supply, Water Supply, Kiribati, Groundwater, Water Harvesting
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding schools and colleges in Delhi to install RWH systems, 11/09/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vinod Kumar Jain Vs NCT of Delhi & Others dated 11/09/2019 regarding all the schools and colleges in Delhi to install RWH systems within two months from the date of the order (November 16, 2017) failing which compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs will be required to be paid.

Judgement Date: 
11/09/2019
Tags:
Water Harvesting, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Compensation
Water Resources

Water Conservation: From trenches, a Telangana district goes about harvesting rainwater

Officials at the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) studied the topography of the area and found that even when it rained, most of the water simply ran off the hill slopes.

Publication Date: 
22/07/2019
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Telangana, Water Harvesting, Groundwater, Farmers, Water Resources
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding restaurants/hotels/motels/banquets illegally operating in Mahipalpur and Rajokri, Delhi, 08/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Westend Green Farms Society Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/07/2019 regarding restaurants/hotels/motels/banquets illegally operating in Mahipalpur and Rajokri, Delhi. Violation of law on the subjects of waste management, discharge of effluents, illegal ground water extraction, ground water contamination, emission by illegally operating diesel generators, absence of statutory consents under the Water Act 1974, Air Act 1981 and violation of conditions of consent was found.

Judgement Date: 
08/07/2019
Tags:
Habitat And Urbanisation, Environment, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Pollution Control, Delhi, Waste Disposal, Water Harvesting, Urban Encroachments, Air Pollution, Water Pollution
Water Resources

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Water Harvesting Projects Under PMKSY, 02/07/2019

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Water Harvesting Projects Under PMKSY, 02/07/2019. The Department of Land Resources (DoLR) has sanctioned 8214 watershed development projects in 28 States (except Goa) during the period 2009-10 to 2014-15 covering an area of about 39.07 million hectare under Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP).

Publication Date: 
02/07/2019
Lok Sabha
Tags:
Water Harvesting, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), India, Parliament
Water Resources

Govt. to start Jal Shakti Abhiyan for 255 water-stressed districts from July 1

The Centre is set to initiate the Jal Shakti Abhiyan to ramp up rainwater harvesting and conservation efforts in 255 water-stressed districts from July 1, in line with the government’s promise to f

Publication Date: 
27/06/2019
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Water Conservation, Water Harvesting, Rainfall, NGO, Water Resources
Water Resource

Three water recharging channels at Golden Temple

A state-of-the-art water recharging and recycling system has been made operational on the premises of the Golden Temple.

Publication Date: 
18/06/2019
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Punjab, Water Harvesting, Groundwater Recharge
Water Resources

NGT directs a panel to take groundwater samples, study recharge methodology

The National Green Tribunal has directed a committee to take groundwater samples and study the methodology of recharging it after a plea alleged that rainwater harvesting structures built by the mu

Publication Date: 
04/06/2019
Business Standard (New Delhi)
Tags:
Water Harvesting, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Groundwater Board (CGWB), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Water Resources
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal concretization of Badshahpur Drain, Gurgaon district, Haryana, 31/05/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vaishali Rana Chandra & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 31/05/2019 regarding illegal concretization and boxing of the KOSHT-Badshahpur Drain in District Gurgaon in violation of environmental norms affecting rain water harvesting and obstructing the natural flow of water.

Judgement Date: 
31/05/2019
Tags:
Drainage, Gurgaon (D), Water Harvesting, Hydrology, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Haryana, Urban Habitat

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