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Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir project
The Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir project which was originally conceived to ensure drinking water supply to the city of Bengaluru aims to store 67 tmc water and will generate over 400 MW of electricity. What the Mekedatu project? The Mekedatu project ..
Jal Shakti Abhiyan for Water Conservation launched
Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat recently launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan- a campaign for water conservation and water security in 1592 stressed blocks in 256 districts. About Jal Shakti Abhiyan It is a collaborative effort of various Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
NITI Aayog launches 5 Thematic Reports on Sustainable Development in Himalayan Region
NITI Aayog has released five Thematic Reports on Sustainable Development in Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) recognizing uniqueness of Himalayas and challenges for sustainable development. These reports list challenges in all defined five thematic areas and discuss significance, challenges, ongoing actions ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Nepal hosts first International conference on ‘Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership’
The first international conference on ‘Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership’ has started in Kathmandu, Nepal on April 10, 2018. The 3-day conference is organised by the Department of Water Supply and Sewerage, Govt of Nepal in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Draft National Water Policy (2012) Released for Comments
In pursuance of the strategies identified in National Water Mission Document as well as deliberations in National Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources had initiated the process of reviewing the National Water Policy, 2002. Accordingly, the Drafting Committee on National ..