Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) In a scathing observation on the implementation of the flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Maharashtra, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed that a staggering 75 per cent of water supply schemes remained incomplete between 2019 and 2024. It further pointed out that poor planning, missing baseline surveys, and rampant project revisions caused the mission’s expenditure to double its initial estimates, skyrocketing to over Rs 26,400 crore.According…
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Shimla, July 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday released “Water Laws of Himachal Pradesh”, a first-ever compendium prepared by the Jal Shakti Vibhag that brings together all major Acts, rules, policy notifications, technical manuals, and administrative circulars governing the functioning of the state in a single volume. The Chief Minister said the publication would serve as an authoritative reference document for officers, engineers, contractors and residents w…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a series of meetings with six Union Ministers during his visit to New Delhi, discussing key issues related to agriculture, rural development, food security, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, water resources, transport, and finance.The discussions focused on accelerating major development projects and strengthening Centre-State coordination.During his meeting with Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare an…
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India successfully overcame the most severe global energy crisis of the 21st century through timely decisions, strategic planning, and strong diplomatic engagement, asserting that “New India” turned global challenges into opportunities. Addressing a massive public gathering after dedicating the Rajasthan refinery at Pachpadra in Balotra district to the nation and launching multiple development projects worth more than Rs 1….
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Jal Shakti Ministry is inviting applications till August 28 for the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal to honour States, Districts, Urban Local Bodies, Dam Owning Agencies and Industries which excel in water conservation and management, an official said on Friday. An official statement said that all applications received for the 7th National Water Awards would be scrutinised/shortlisted by a Screening Committee, and shortlisted applications wo…
Bhopal, July 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday reviewed the state’s preparedness for the possibility of scanty rainfall and directed all concerned departments to work in coordination to ensure farmers receive timely guidance and support. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Mantralaya, the Chief Minister said the possibility of low rainfall should be seen as an opportunity for better planning and scientific farming rather than a challenge.”The situation of potential …
Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) In a major development in the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam worth Rs 20,000 crore in Rajasthan, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a chargesheet against former Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Minister Mahesh Joshi and private individual Sanjay Badaya.The ACB submitted a chargesheet of nearly 3,000 pages before the court of Special ACB Judge Rajesh Kumar Dadiya.Public Prosecutor Manjula Jain, appearing for the state government, informed the court …
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India could face water demand that is double its available supply by 2030, creating over Rs 20 lakh crore in investment opportunities in the next decade, a report said on Tuesday.The report from PL Capital said that investment opportunities span across water treatment, wastewater recycling and sewage infrastructure.India — home to nearly 18 per cent of the world’s population but with only about 4 per cent of global freshwater resources — is confronting growing scarc…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India could face water demand that is double its available supply by 2030, creating over Rs 20 lakh crore investment opportunity in the next decade, a report said on Tuesday.The report from PL Capital said that investment opportunities span across water treatment, wastewater recycling and sewage infrastructure.India, home to nearly 18 per cent of the world’s population but with only about 4 per cent of global freshwater resources, is confronting growing scarcity drive…
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Amid delays in project completion due to a paucity of funds, the Maharashtra government will provide a massive allocation of over Rs 22,898 crore from the state’s own funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission. This funding is in addition to the state’s matching share required by the Central government.It aims to cover crucial project components, expedite nearly complete water supply schemes, and allow the advance release of state funds before Central funds are received. The decisio…