Amaravati, April 6 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched the ‘Jaladhara’ programme, a 100-day action plan taken up across the state for water security. With the goals of desilting tanks, repairing canals, recharging groundwater, and conserving water, the government has designed the Jaladhara programme to ensure water for every acre and confidence for every farmer.The Chief Minister launched the programme in Yadiki in Anantapur district, in the drought-p…
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Chennai, March 4 (IANS) Rapid and unplanned urban growth is placing increasing pressure on the water resources of the Chennai river basin, raising concerns about the city’s long-term water security. A new data-based assessment has warned that the steady disappearance of traditional water storage systems could significantly worsen water shortages in the coming decades. The study, carried out by the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), a government body, in collaboration with the Council on…