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Urban Water
Holistic approach needed to clean the Ganga
Posted on 06 Dec, 2019 10:39 AMThe National Mission for Cleaning Ganga was set up in 2014 and the Namami Gange programme was launched the year after, with a budget outlay of Rs. 20,000 crore. The implementation of the flagship programme was followed by the framing of a draft National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Bill, 2019 to be introduced in the winter session of Parliament.
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Jaipur’s wastewater conundrum
Posted on 21 Nov, 2019 12:29 PMA major area of concern currently for India is the proper disposal of wastewater in urban areas. The huge increase in supply of potable water to cater to the needs of modern urban households has correspondingly increased the quantum of wastewater.
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Orientation Training on 'Aquifer Recharge in Rural and Urban areas'
Posted on 20 Nov, 2019 09:30 PMObjective of the event:
To orient participants on innovative borewell recharge method in rural areas as well as various methods of aquifer recharge in urban areas.
Target Participants:
Manual scavenging persists in India due to weak enforcement of laws
Posted on 18 Nov, 2019 08:01 PMManual scavenging still prevails in India thanks to weak laws, says study
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BWSSB’s workforce woefully inadequate, says Chairman Tushar Girinath
Posted on 18 Nov, 2019 02:49 PM“It is a lack of (institutional) capacity which is leading to public woes on water. We are not in a position to give you quality services because of two things – one, manpower, and two, finances,” said BWSSB Chairman Tushar Girinath, speaking at a panel discussion on ‘Sustainable, Equitable Access to Water’.
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Cyclone Bulbul devastates West Bengal and Odisha
Posted on 13 Nov, 2019 10:45 AMCyclone Bulbul causes devastation in West Bengal and Odisha
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Mapping Pune’s aquifers
Posted on 25 Oct, 2019 01:13 PMPune continues to face a water crisis every summer despite having sufficient water, thanks to its geographical location and plentiful natural water assets. While enough of its water needs are taken care of by water supply from the Khadakwasla dam, the use of groundwater to meet the needs of the population continues to increase.
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Drinking water availability should be a top priority, concrete action should be taken against water wastage: NGT
Posted on 23 Oct, 2019 10:35 AMDrinking water availability should be a top priority: NGT
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13th Annual Global Water Alliance Conference 2020
Posted on 21 Oct, 2019 04:03 PMAbout the conference: