India tightens water use norms for sugar industry
The move is aimed at minimising water pollution & improving usage efficiency.
IVRCL allots shares to lender SREI, bags Karnataka projects
IVRCL bagged irrigation and drinking water projects worth Rs 351 cr in Karnataka.
Rs 987 cr AMRUT plans for Punjab, Uttarakhand approved
The total approved investment for basic urban infrastructure is over Rs 20000 cr.
Govt launches Ganga Gram Yojana, deploys task force
Under the scheme, 1600 villages situated along the Ganga's banks will be developed.
India mulling law to cap water usage, rejuvenate Ganga
The Centre is considering formulating a law with consent of the state governments.
Smart city mission: 85 of 98 cities submit proposals
While 85 cities submitted their proposals within time, Tamil Nadu has sought more time.
AMRUT: UP seeks to invest Rs 3217 cr on water, sewerage
The state reports better water supply and sewerage services than the national average.
India, Israel MoU on water resources management soon
A joint working group to monitor activities under the MoU will also be set up.
Ken-Betwa inter-link project seen getting delayed
The Water Resources Ministry is pushing for taking up the project on a "mission mode".
Maharashtra mulls policy on treated sewage water usage
Immediately, treated sewage could be supplied to industrial units and power plants.
Nine of the 10 worst global risks are linked to water
Water is one of the world’s gravest risks, according to the Global Risks Report published earlier this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos. And the situation is actually worse than it might seem at first glance.
Desalination meets growing water needs, but creates salty dilemma
Globally, the 16000-odd desalination plants now discharge 142 mn cubic meters of brine daily — 50% more than previously estimated.
Rainfall extremes connected across continents: Study
Extreme-rainfall events in the monsoon systems of south-central Asia, east Asia and Africa are significantly synchronized, finds a research study.
