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Chhattisgarh district’s ‘5% model’ turns water conservation into a ‘movement’, boosts groundwater levels

How this Chhattisgarh district is using a '5% model' to boost groundwater

June 19, 2026 2:04 pm

Model encourages villagers to dedicate 5% of their agricultural land for soak pits that help rainwater percolate into the ground

Maharashtra will have to focus on water recharge with a missionary zeal to tackle drought: Rajendra Singh

April 26, 2026 5:41 pm

The Magsaysay-winning 'Waterman of India' says Maharashtra will have to ban sugarcane cultivation and sugar mills in drought-prone districts, especially the Marathwada region.

These measures will improve the flow of surface and sub-surface water and enhance the water flow in the river, the NGT said.

From 'forcibly sealed' to 'scientific' revival: NGT acts to save Betwa river in Madhya Pradesh

February 03, 2026 5:46 pm

National Green Tribunal river case: The NGT was hearing a plea to revive the river Betwa, its natural resource of water and directed a number of measures saying that the issue must be handled in scientific manner.

Surat tops in state, among top ten in India in water conservation activities

June 27, 2025 11:03 pm

Under Jalsanchay Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2.0, a 'Jalmitra Guidance' seminar was held at the District Panchayat Bhavan at Vesu on Friday afternoon

Punjab water crisis, water resouces, water conservation, Chandigarh

Punjab launches science-driven initiative to study, conserve water resources

June 21, 2025 10:25 am

The session, coordinated by PSFFWC’s administrative officer-cum-secretary Ranjodh Singh Bains, focused on a 15-point agenda, addressing immediate and long-term water management challenges.

With monsoon here, we must ‘catch the rain’

May 26, 2025 3:28 pm

After the floods in the rainy season, we encounter severe drinking water shortages in summer. To break this cycle, proper water management is required

Maharashtra water conservation department projects pending

Huge pendency: Maharashtra water conservation dept to scrap projects worth Rs 2,000 cr

May 09, 2025 7:27 pm

The government has already spent around Rs 11,000 crore and requires at least Rs 10,000 crore more to complete the projects.

water being poured out a blue bottle into a tumbler budget

Union Budget 2025: How it can secure India’s water future

February 01, 2025 8:44 pm

The goal of universal access to clean drinking water in India is not just a policy objective but an ethical obligation. The upcoming budget can set a definitive course toward ensuring sustainable clean water for all.

Water structures at 44,000 villages to be mapped under Jalyukta Shivar 3.0

January 20, 2025 11:09 pm

All water conservation structures, except dams, will be mapped under the scheme -- check dams, farm ponds, K T Weir, contour bunds and watershed development.

Water conservation, latest farming trends among highlights at inauguration of agriculture fair at Navsari Agricultural University

December 22, 2024 2:53 am

"Now, we see water given in bottles to the guests, but if it is not saved, a time will come when water will served in capsules,” said C R Paatil, sounding a warning on possible shortage of water in future.