NMGC approves I&D-STP projects for rejuvenation of six Uttarakhand rivers
The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has approved new projects involving interception & diversion (I&D) and setting up of sewage treatment
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Over 40 per cent of water bodies in Ganga basin states dry, eutrophied: Survey
As many as 254 of the 578 water bodies, representing 44 per cent of the Government-owned water bodies in Ganga
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India shows concern over China’s upstream Brahmaputra intentions, underlines lower riparian rights
The Centre has said any attempt by China to set up a hydropower station on the Brahmaputra River will act
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Cabinet approves investment for Ratle hydropower project in J&K
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World Bank commits $105 mn to improve West Bengal waterways
The Centre has signed an agreement with the World Bank and West Bengal Government for a $105-million project to improve
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ADB to give India $231 mn loan for Assam hydroelectric project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) with provide India a $ 231-million loan to augment electricity generation capacity in Assam through
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Centre opens innovation challenge for water testing devices
The Centre has launched an innovation challenge for start-ups, MSMEs, innovators and corporates to develop portable devices for water testing.
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Namami Gange: NMCG completes 22 projects, sanctions 17 during Covid-truncated 2020
Despite picking up pace of execution of projects in recent months, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has only
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NGT directs states, UTs to set up for nodal agency to protect, restore water bodies
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to designate a nodal agency for restoration
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ADB approves $231 million loan for hydropower project in Assam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $231 million loan to develop the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) project
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