PM's top priority: Solve UP water crisis before 2022 polls
5 years, 6 months ago

PM's top priority: Solve UP water crisis before 2022 polls

India TV News  

By 2021, a year before Uttar Pradesh goes to the polls, India's largest state would have enough water to quench the thirst of its over 20 crore people. After writing personal letters to UP's village pradhans to conserve water, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now instructed Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to solve UP's "water crisis" within next two years. To expedite projects related to water resources, the Modi government would release Rs 9,000 crore to UP which includes water-starved regions of Bundelkhand and Vindhyachal. Sources said that earlier PM Modi had instructed Shekhawat to place water crisis in UP on top of his ministry's list of priorities. The PM was of the view that if UP's problems were solved, half of the country's water crisis would be addressed consequently, sources added.

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Yogi inaugurates key projects to give Gorakhpur an infrastructure push
5 days, 13 hours ago

Yogi inaugurates key projects to give Gorakhpur an infrastructure push

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday inaugurated a series of key projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public welfare in the Gorakhpur region. These include the region’s first mini sports stadium, an additional night shelter to combat extreme cold, and a water treatment project. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath taking aim with a rifle during the inauguration of mini sports stadium …

MP CM Mohan Yadav hits out at Congress over Ken-Betwa river linking project, says they broke ‘Netaji’s dream’
2 weeks ago

MP CM Mohan Yadav hits out at Congress over Ken-Betwa river linking project, says they broke ‘Netaji’s dream’

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday speaking on the river linking project that aims to provide water to every farm in Bundelkhand said that this was ‘Netaji’s dream’ and Jairam Ramesh along with the Manmohan Singh government broke that dream. “Congress has never had a development agenda, Congress has suppressed Bundelkhand for a long time, since Modi became …

PM Modi to lay foundation of Ken-Betwa river linking project in MP on Dec 25
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

PM Modi to lay foundation of Ken-Betwa river linking project in MP on Dec 25

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Behari Vajpayee -- more than 23 years after the project was first conceptualised. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding was signed on March 22, 2021 by the chief ministers of MP, UP …

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river link project on December 25
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river link project on December 25

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday lay the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa river linking project, the first such initiative under the national river interlinking policy, at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. Nearly 44 lakh people in 10 districts of Madhya Pradesh and 21 lakh in Uttar Pradesh will get drinking water under the project, which is estimated to cost …

PM promises tap water to all homes
3 weeks, 1 day ago

PM promises tap water to all homes

New Indian Express  

The PM praised former CM Vasundhara Raje, acknowledging her role in initiating the ERCP during her second term and highlighted her efforts in drafting the framework for connecting the Parvati, Kalisindh, and Chambal rivers. Recalling Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Jaswant Singh, Modi said, “When I was chief minister, both leaders came to Gujarat to discuss providing Narmada water to Rajasthan. …

PM Modi Rolls Out Rs 40,000 Cr initiative to combat India's water crisis
3 weeks, 3 days ago

PM Modi Rolls Out Rs 40,000 Cr initiative to combat India's water crisis

India Today  

On December 17, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the pressing water crisis in India, particularly focusing on the state of Rajasthan. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT Financial Commitment : The Rs 40,000 crore investment underscores the government's serious approach to resolving the water crisis and improving infrastructure. PM Modi's Rs 40,000 crore …

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar
3 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday hit out at the opposition BJP, accusing it of indulging in "politics" and not showing any interest in discussing issues concerning the state and its people, during the ongoing winter session of legislature in Belagavi. To a question whether irrigation issues relating to north Karnataka be discussed during the session, Shivakumar, …

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar
3 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP interested in politics, not discussing public issues during assembly sessions: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday hit out at the opposition BJP, accusing it of indulging in "politics" and not showing any interest in discussing issues concerning the state and its people, during the ongoing winter session of legislature in Belagavi. To a question whether irrigation issues relating to north Karnataka be discussed during the session, Shivakumar, …

DK Shivakumar urges Union ministers to fast-track Karnataka's water projects
1 month, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar urges Union ministers to fast-track Karnataka's water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, held meetings with Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday to discuss the urgent need for clearances of key water projects in the state. Shivakumar, who also heads the state's irrigation ministry, highlighted the importance of accelerating the implementation of the Mekedatu Project to ensure a sustainable water supply for the state. …

‘Game changer’ river interlinking project in Bihar set to get union cabinet nod
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Game changer’ river interlinking project in Bihar set to get union cabinet nod

Hindustan Times  

The much anticipated Kosi-Mechi project to interlink the two rivers in north Bihar, billed as a game changer for irrigation and flood management in the flood-prone region, is likely to get union cabinet nod soon, a top state government official said. Barrages on rivers in six districts Meanwhile, the Bihar government is planning to construct barrages on several rivers in …

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to review the flood situation in their respective states. While speaking to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the telephone, he enquired about the flood situation in the state. Shah speaks to Yogi Shah in conversation with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi …

Delhi Ministers seek urgent solution of water crisis in letter to PM Modi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Ministers seek urgent solution of water crisis in letter to PM Modi

The Hindu  

Delhi Cabinet Ministers have written a letter to Prime Narendra Modi and urged him to resolve the water crisis in the national capital on a priority basis, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on June 24. Addressing a press conference, Delhi Cabinet Ministers said Minister Atishi’s indefinite fast has entered the fourth day and her health is deteriorating. The Ministers held …

Delhi ministers write to PM Modi seeking intervention to resolve water crisis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi ministers write to PM Modi seeking intervention to resolve water crisis

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Cabinet ministers have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to resolve the water supply shortfall in the national Capital on a priority basis. Delhi water minister and AAP leader Atishi with party leaders during her indefinite hunger strike over the ongoing water crisis in the national Capital on Sunday. Rai said that LG Saxena …

Andhra Pradesh: Provide drinking water to every household, says Kollu Ravindra
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Provide drinking water to every household, says Kollu Ravindra

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Minister for Mining and Excise Kollu Ravindra instructed the officials to fulfil the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu by providing fresh drinking water through taps to every household. During the meeting, irrigation officials informed the minister that proposals amounting to Rs 55 crore had been sent to higher officials for 245 works, including desilting canals, in …

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi Writes to PM Modi, Says Will Go on Indefinite Fast from June 21 if Situation Not Resolved
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi Writes to PM Modi, Says Will Go on Indefinite Fast from June 21 if Situation Not Resolved

News 18  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his help to resolve the water crisis in the national capital amid soaring temperatures. Atishi said Delhi was grappling with a water crisis as Haryana was not releasing the capital’s share of water. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva accused Atishi of indulging in theatrics to distract attention …

Delhi water crisis: "If Centre does not intervene, situation will not improve," Minister Atishi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi water crisis: "If Centre does not intervene, situation will not improve," Minister Atishi

The Hindu  

Amid the water crisis in Delhi, Minister Atishi on June 16 said that if the Centre does not intervene in the situation, it will not improve and the BJP should talk to its government in Haryana and get more water for Delhi. Ms. Atishi today wrote a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora urging the deployment of police personnel …

Minister Accuses Naidu of Stopping Water Projects Through Courts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Minister Accuses Naidu of Stopping Water Projects Through Courts

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy on Wednesday levelled serious accusations against leader of opposition N. Chandrababu Naidu of deliberately obstructing three crucial water supply projects in Punganur assembly constituency by moving courts against them. "Despite Naidu's obstructionist moves, these vital water projects will be completed soon," the minister assured. Peddireddy praised Jagan Mohan Reddy for ensuring that welfare reaches every …

Mahtab slams state govt over water crisis, low penetration of tap water
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Mahtab slams state govt over water crisis, low penetration of tap water

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Cuttack MP and BJP candidate from the seat Bhartruhari Mahtab on Tuesday targeted the Naveen Patnaik government over its failure in solving water crisis and creation of additional storage capacity in the state. With the Central Water Commission reporting that four rivers have completely dried up in south Odisha, Mahtab told a media conference here that while the water …

Delhi Floods: Water recedes, PM Modi takes stock of situations
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Floods: Water recedes, PM Modi takes stock of situations

Op India  

Delhi continues to grapple with severe flooding caused by the swollen Yamuna River. However, amidst the crisis, the Aam Aadmi Party ruling in the Delhi government has engaged in a blame game with the Lieutenant Governor and the BJP, raising concerns about effective coordination in mitigating the floods. LG Vinai Kumar Saxena shared the details of the conversation on Twitter, …

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inspects flood preparations in Gonda
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inspects flood preparations in Gonda

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inspected the preparations for flood preparations in the Gonda district of the state and laid concerns about the officials deployed for relief work. After inspecting construction work on the Eli Parsauli embankment and the Elgin Bridge on the Ghaghra River, Adityanath interacted with journalists about 35 kilometers from the After inspecting the …

Jharkhand faces unprecedented power and water crisis: BJP MP Sanjay Seth
1 year, 7 months ago

Jharkhand faces unprecedented power and water crisis: BJP MP Sanjay Seth

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Ranchi Sanjay Seth said Jharkhand, including the capital Ranchi, is facing an unprecedented power and water crisis. While addressing a press conference, Sanjay Seth said, "Today the entire State including the capital Ranchi is facing an unprecedented power and water crisis. He also mentioned that a big movement will be done in the State if …

Govt efforts alone cannot be successful, people\'s participation required: PM Modi
2 years ago

Govt efforts alone cannot be successful, people\'s participation required: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underlined the importance of people's participation in the efforts for water conservation and said the governments' attempts alone cannot be successful. The prime minister said he thinks that under the MGNREGA maximum work should be done on water as he called for spreading awareness among people for its conservation. Modi also urged …

No funds allotted for Bengal's flood management programme despite nod for investment
2 years ago

No funds allotted for Bengal's flood management programme despite nod for investment

India Today  

The West Bengal government's mega flood management programmer -'Ghatal Master Plan' - which aims to bring major relief to the people living in the low lying areas of Ghatal and adjoining areas of West Bengal's Midnapore from immense flooding every year is yet to see the light of the day. TMC MP from Ghatal Deepak Adhikari alias Dev has sought …

Doesn’t take much effort to form government but hard work needed to build country: PM Modi
2 years, 4 months ago

Doesn’t take much effort to form government but hard work needed to build country: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 19, 2022 said it does not take much effort to form a government, but a lot of hard work goes into building a country as he took a veiled jibe at the Opposition for neglecting a key issue like water conservation. Mr. Modi was addressing, via video link, a programme titled “Har Ghar Jal …

PM Modi Reviews 8 Projects Worth Rs 59,900 Crore in 'Pragati' Meeting
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi Reviews 8 Projects Worth Rs 59,900 Crore in 'Pragati' Meeting

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reviewed eight projects having a cumulative cost of over Rs 59,900 crore and concerning 14 states as he chaired a ‘Pragati’ meeting. In the meeting, nine agenda items were taken up for review, including eight projects and one programme, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. These eight projects have a cumulative cost …

Cabinet approves ₹165-crore bridge-cum-barrages project in Udupi: MLA
2 years, 7 months ago

Cabinet approves ₹165-crore bridge-cum-barrages project in Udupi: MLA

The Hindu  

: The State Cabinet has approved a ₹165-crore project to build three bridge-cum-barrages across the Swarna in Udupi district to irrigate 1,000 hectares of farmland and to arrest intrusion of saline water in the river, according to Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat. The MLA said that saline water intrusion, especially in Uppur area, had affected farmland and drinking water sources. …

Modi to launch Saryu canal project today, lakhs of farmers in east UP to benefit
3 years ago

Modi to launch Saryu canal project today, lakhs of farmers in east UP to benefit

Hindustan Times  

In a move to woo farmers in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday visit the poll-bound state's Balrampur district and inaugurate the Saryu Nahar National Project. Saryu Nahar National Project built at a cost of over ₹ 9800 crore is ready to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11th, in Balrampur. • The …

PM Modi inaugurates key Saryu Canal project in UP, lashes out at Oppn for delaying work
3 years ago

PM Modi inaugurates key Saryu Canal project in UP, lashes out at Oppn for delaying work

India Today  

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Saryu Canal National Project which aims to provide water for irrigation to over 14 lakh hectares of land in order to benefit 29 lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh. https://t.co/d0tNpdM8kk — Narendra Modi December 11, 2021 Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat …

Saryu Nahar Project launch Highlights: PM hits out at Oppn for delaying work, says UP gained from double-engine govt
3 years ago

Saryu Nahar Project launch Highlights: PM hits out at Oppn for delaying work, says UP gained from double-engine govt

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Saryu Canal National Project which will provide assured water for irrigation to over 14 lakh hectares of land and benefit about 29 lakh farmers, mainly in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad …

Safety and Maintenance of Irrigation Projects Top Priority, Says Andhra Pradesh CM
3 years ago

Safety and Maintenance of Irrigation Projects Top Priority, Says Andhra Pradesh CM

News 18  

In the wake of recent floods and breach of the Annamayya reservoir in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the officials to prioritise the safety and maintenance of reservoirs and irrigation projects across the State. During a meeting with the officials here on Thursday, the Chief Minister instructed the authorities to conduct a comprehensive review …

UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders officials to meet needs of flood-affected people
3 years, 4 months ago

UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders officials to meet needs of flood-affected people

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the officials to take care of people in the state's flood-affected districts. Weighing the hardships of people, over 63 teams have been deployed in the state to carry out relief operations in flood-affected areas round the clock. We have deployed around 963 boats in the last 24 hours and a total of …

Ministries reach consensus on hydropower projects in Himalayas
3 years, 4 months ago

Ministries reach consensus on hydropower projects in Himalayas

The Hindu  

Six months after a devastating flood of rock, ice and debris gushed down the Rishiganga river in Uttarakhand and killed at least 200 and severely damaged two hydropower projects, three Central Ministries, which initially had dissenting views on the future of hydroelectric power projects have agreed to a consensus. According to an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court this month, …

UP Israel Ink Deal For Water Management in Parched Bundelkhand Region: Officials
4 years, 4 months ago

UP Israel Ink Deal For Water Management in Parched Bundelkhand Region: Officials

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday inked an agreement with the water resources ministry of Israel for the management of water resources in Bundelkhand region of the state. Giving details of the project, Malka said it would prove to be very helpful in mitigating the water scarcity in Bundelkhand region which faces potable water shortage in summers. Speaking on the …

11 anti-flood projects stalled by Nepal, CM Adityanath tells PM Modi
4 years, 4 months ago

11 anti-flood projects stalled by Nepal, CM Adityanath tells PM Modi

The Hindu  

Eleven new flood prevention projects worth ₹53.64 crore could not be executed before the current flood season on the Indo-Nepal border as the neighbouring country did not provide permission for implementation in its geographical area due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Monday. The statement comes as 582 villages in 19-20 districts of the State remained …

Highways, Airways, Waterways and i-ways: PM Modi lays out BIG Northeast infra push | Highlights
4 years, 5 months ago

Highways, Airways, Waterways and i-ways: PM Modi lays out BIG Northeast infra push | Highlights

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Manipur Water Supply Project today through video conferencing. Speaking on the Manipur Water Supply Project, the Prime Minister said, "Today is a big day for millions of Manipur colleagues including Imphal, especially our sisters. HIGHLIGHTS from what Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during the conferencing One lakh water …

Yogi Adityanath asks Prayagraj, Varanasi residents to stay vigilant as Ganga, Yamuna swell due to heavy rainfall
5 years, 3 months ago

Yogi Adityanath asks Prayagraj, Varanasi residents to stay vigilant as Ganga, Yamuna swell due to heavy rainfall

Firstpost  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials in Prayagraj and Varanasi districts to remain vigilant as the water levels in Ganga and Yamuna rivers neared the danger mark Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials in Prayagraj and Varanasi districts to remain vigilant as the water levels in Ganga and Yamuna rivers neared …

Economic remedies for water crisis
5 years, 5 months ago

Economic remedies for water crisis

The Quint  

By Amit Kapoor While contemplating our natural resources, past conversations often centered around fossil fuels and them becoming scarce due to overuse. Water covers approximately 70 per cent of the earth, but only 2 per cent of it is fresh water of which 1.3 per cent is in the form of glaciers and polar ice caps. According to the Composite …

Yogi Adityanath says clean Ganga is UP govt’s ‘top priority’, promises piped water to every household in state
5 years, 6 months ago

Yogi Adityanath says clean Ganga is UP govt’s ‘top priority’, promises piped water to every household in state

Firstpost  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that every household in the state will receive piped water within two years. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that every household in the state will receive piped water within two years. “Every rural household will receive piped water in the state within two years. The chief …

RS discusses water issue amid Tamil Nadu crisis; Centre promises clean drinking water for every household by 2024
5 years, 6 months ago

RS discusses water issue amid Tamil Nadu crisis; Centre promises clean drinking water for every household by 2024

Firstpost  

The Rajya Sabha held a short-duration discussion on water crisis in the country, during which members suggested a slew of steps like river interlinking, district-specific blueprint for water conservation and speedy approval for rainwater harvesting projects. New Delhi: The government would provide clean drinking water to every household of the country by 2024, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Shekhawat said on …

Water crisis: Getting the priorities right
5 years, 6 months ago

Water crisis: Getting the priorities right

India Today  

In 2018, the Niti Aayog declared that India was staring at the worst water crisis in its history with 600 million people facing high-to-extreme water stress and about 200,000 people dying every year due to inadequate access to safe water. The Central Ground Water Board data shows water levels fell in 61 per cent of wells in the country between …

Water is my priority, Maharashtra CM tells Niti Aayog
5 years, 6 months ago

Water is my priority, Maharashtra CM tells Niti Aayog

The Hindu  

Maharashtra has sought increased financial assistance from the Centre for the next five years to tackle drought. Presenting a charter of demands at the fifth governing council meeting of Niti Aayog, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged the Centre to step in with increased assistance to help transport water from the Godavari basin criss-crossing Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha …

A wish list on water from parched India
5 years, 6 months ago

A wish list on water from parched India

Live Mint  

Nagpur: The drought did not wait for the elections. Water shortages are hurting India’s ability to produce power and 40% thermal power plants are in areas facing high water stress, a recent WRI report says The groundwater and sand extraction from most river beds and basins has turned unsustainable, according to many government and independent studies. A recent Water Resources …

India's Water Crisis: Can a new ministry fix our water emergency?
5 years, 7 months ago

India's Water Crisis: Can a new ministry fix our water emergency?

India Today  

Among the first steps taken by the Modi government in its second phase was the May 31 creation of a Jal Shakti Ministry under a full-fledged cabinet minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. A June 2018 Niti Ayog report grimly forecasts water demand will be twice the present supply and India could lose up to 6 per cent of its GDP. Click …

Why Gadkari Feels that Pawar and Not Paswan is the ‘Weather Dept’
5 years, 9 months ago

Why Gadkari Feels that Pawar and Not Paswan is the ‘Weather Dept’

The Quint  

When it comes to Maharashtra, the agrarian crisis, Maratha politics and the issue of Dalits pose a threat on a grassroot level for the BJP. In my constituency, in the field of irrigation, the Maharashtra government has implemented approximately 108 projects under the farmer scheme and 27 projects under the Prime Minister Irrigation Scheme. Then Maharashtra’s irrigation will increase by …

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