New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Inaugurating a National Workshop on R&D in Water, Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on Monday proposed a three-pronged approach of research, technological innovation and Jan Bhagidari to strengthen the innovation ecosystem.While inaugurating the National Workshop, Paatil kicked off discussions among 500 stakeholders from government, academia, research institutions, industry, MSMEs and startups on water research and innovation ecosystem for achieving water security and …
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New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil will on Monday inaugurate a national workshop on research and development (R&D) in the water sector aimed at driving the country’s next wave of water innovation by providing a common platform for the government, industry and academia, an official statement said.The one-day workshop will be jointly inaugurated by Paatil and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, the statement said.T…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister, C.R. Paatil said on Sunday that under the ‘Jal Sanchay Abhiyan’ (water conservation campaign), launched on September 6, 2024, about 1.5 crore water conservation units have been successfully built till date. Addressing the media in Navsari, the Union Minister provided detailed insights into projects undertaken under the ‘Jal Sanchay’ campaign and also the administrative preparations ahead of the monsoon season.He said that more than 1.5 crore wa…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) In a major push to eliminate drought in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the state will give top priority to the Central government’s Jal Jeevan Mission, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), and various state-level water conservation initiatives.The announcement followed a high-level meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil. The Central government responded positively to Maharashtra’s financial a…
Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) The Centre is stepping up efforts to transform the Brahmaputra into a major economic and connectivity corridor for the Northeast, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday outlining an integrated river development strategy combining transport, trade, tourism, and scientific river basin management. The roadmap was discussed at the High Powered Review Board meeting of the Brahmaputra Board held in Guwahati, where ministers, technical experts, and representatives fro…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on Tuesday reviewed the expanding role in externally funded projects, including studies on sustainable irrigation development in Assam, economic impacts of Brahmaputra water diversion, and water management practices in North East India. Speaking at the 6th Meeting of the Governing Body of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management (NERIWALM), an institute under the Department of Water Resources, River Developme…
Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma held a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss several crucial issues concerning Rajasthan and Haryana, including the Yamuna Water Agreement and regional connectivity projects. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on expediting the implementation of the Yamuna Water Agreement, particularly regarding timelines and…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday raised common issues with neighbouring states and matters concerning water resources, including the Kishau Dam project, in the presence of his Rajasthan counterpart, Bhajan Lal Sharma, and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil. At the meeting, Chief Minister Saini emphasised the need to expedite the Kishau Dam project and called for the neighbouring states to sign a memorandum of understanding at the earliest.Un…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the country’s preparedness to deal with potential floods and heatwaves and directed an National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) study to find out how many states are following the guidelines for dealing with forest fires, heatwaves and floods, an official said on Sunday. Addressing the meeting, Home Minister Amit Shah said that at least 60 lakes should be included in the plan to develop an early warning system for 30 high-risk …
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.R. Paatil in New Delhi on Thursday during his visit to the national capital. During the meeting, the two leaders held detailed, meaningful discussions on key water-related initiatives and projects in the State of Rajasthan.The discussions focused on the progress of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project, which aims to strengthen inter-basin water transfer and improve water availability in the state. …