Union Cabinet approves constitution of Special committee for inter-linking of rivers

The Union Cabinet has approved constitution of ‘special committee for inter-linking of rivers’ in compliance with a 2012 Supreme Court order. Decision in this regard was taken in the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Key Facts The constitution of committee will help in monitoring precious projects to be ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016

Topics: Cabinet Decisions • Committees • National • River Interlinking

Godavari, Krishna Rivers formally interlinked in Andhra Pradesh

Godavari River was formally interlinked with the Krishna River at Ibrahimpatnam near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. Both rivers were interlinked after Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a pylon at Ibrahimpatnam. State government has named this historic occasion as ‘Krishna-Godavari Pavitra Sangamam’ meaning holy confluence in Telugu. Key facts The interlinking irrigation project located at ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015

Topics: Andhra Pradesh • Current Affairs 2016 • Godavari River • Krishna River • River Interlinking