Central govt's backing fuels success of ‘Jal Sahelis’ in tackling water scarcity in Tikamgarh

IANS | March 22, 2025 6:41 PM

Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh), March 22 (IANS) A handful of women from Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh have made a remarkable commitment. After decades of struggling with water scarcity in the hilly region, they now wish to protect the upcoming generations from this pain. The ‘Jal Sahelis’ (Water Friends) of the area have become the centre of attention, and their efforts have been recognised and supported by the government, giving them the much-needed encouragement to move forward.

'Recipe for ecological disaster': Jairam Ramesh praises scientists' body for opposing Great Nicobar project

IANS | March 22, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Congress leader and former Union Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh has expressed his support for a scientists' body that has come out against the Great Nicobar mega infra project, warning how it could irreversibly disrupt the island’s unique ecosystem and impact its flora and fauna, especially the long-tailed macaque.

Jal Jeevan Mission: Jal Sahelis work to end water scarcity in MP's Chhatarpur

IANS | March 22, 2025 12:35 PM

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh), March 22 (IANS) The Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, long plagued by chronic water shortages, is witnessing a remarkable turnaround under the Centre's 'Jal Jeevan Mission.'

On World Water Day, PM Modi reaffirms commitment to conserve nature's vital element

IANS | March 22, 2025 10:28 AM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the Centre's dedication to water conservation and sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day on Saturday.

Jal Sakhis alleviate 80 pc of water scarcity in MP’s Bundelkhand through Jal Jeevan Mission

IANS | March 21, 2025 5:16 PM

Bundelkhand, March 21 (IANS) For years, the people of Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand have battled severe water shortages, especially during the scorching summer months. But thanks to the transformative efforts under the Central government’s Jal Jeevan Mission, the water crisis in Sailwara Gram Panchayat, located in the Damoh district of the region, has seen a dramatic turnaround.

Green initiatives of RSS save Rs 3.5 crore a day by fighting single-use plastic

IANS | March 21, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Focusing on environment protection, the RSS undertook national programmes like a zero-budget 'Ek Thali Ek Thaila Abhiyan' (Plate and Bag) through community participation to check single-use plastic and plastic bags.

Hiring in India's renewable energy sector to surge over 18 pc in FY25: Report

IANS | March 21, 2025 11:51 AM

Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) Hiring in renewable energy sector in India is expected to surge more than 18 per cent in FY25 as the country accelerates its transition towards achieving the ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, according to a report on Friday.

Clean Yamuna: Pune experts help Delhi govt in riverbed dredging; total 33 projects across 4 states

IANS | March 20, 2025 3:52 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) For cleaning the Yamuna, 33 projects have been sanctioned in Delhi and other states for the creation of a sewerage treatment capacity of 2,130 million litres per day (MLD) at a cost of Rs 5,911 crore, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

International Sparrow Day: Varanasi man builds sparrow colony to protect declining population

IANS | March 20, 2025 1:08 PM

Varanasi, March 20 (IANS) On International Sparrow Day, Atul Pandey, a resident of Kakkarmatta in Varanasi, is leading a campaign to protect the birds.

Congress tells Delhi govt to clean Yamuna before 'cruise tourism' gimmick

IANS | March 17, 2025 7:53 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav on Monday said that the BJP government in the city should take urgent, practical steps to clean up the toxic Yamuna.

Environment

Central govt's backing fuels success of ‘Jal Sahelis’ in tackling water scarcity in Tikamgarh

'Recipe for ecological disaster': Jairam Ramesh praises scientists' body for opposing Great Nicobar project

Jal Jeevan Mission: Jal Sahelis work to end water scarcity in MP's Chhatarpur

On World Water Day, PM Modi reaffirms commitment to conserve nature's vital element

Jal Sakhis alleviate 80 pc of water scarcity in MP’s Bundelkhand through Jal Jeevan Mission

Green initiatives of RSS save Rs 3.5 crore a day by fighting single-use plastic

Hiring in India's renewable energy sector to surge over 18 pc in FY25: Report

Clean Yamuna: Pune experts help Delhi govt in riverbed dredging; total 33 projects across 4 states

International Sparrow Day: Varanasi man builds sparrow colony to protect declining population

Congress tells Delhi govt to clean Yamuna before 'cruise tourism' gimmick

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