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Quote from Neeraj Akhoury Managing Director, Shree Cement Limited

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The Union Budget’s strong focus on infrastructure and balanced regional growth is encouraging. The proposed Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund will boost lender confidence and help attract private investment. Increased allocations for high speed rail, Tier II and Tier III cities, and temple towns will drive sustained demand across the construction sector. The support for CCUS is timely and reinforces the importance of clean technologies in decarbonizing hard to abate industries.

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Quote from Rahul Munjul, CMD, Hero Future Energies

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(Download picture from this link: https://share.google/jusjZf3kQDu1CRC2I) I would like to congratulate the Hon’ble Finance Minister for rolling out a pragmatic yet visionary Union Budget, aimed at building a developed and self-reliant India. It sets a roadmap for inclusive, sustainable and accelerated economic growth, with a clear focus on robust infrastructure and connectivity, domestic manufacturing excellence, balanced regional growth and creation of a future ready workforce. The government’s reform agenda marks a decisive shift from improving the ‘ease of doing business’ to accelerating ‘the speed of doing business’, through simplified regulations…

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Quote from Mr Devansh Jain, Executive Director, INOXGFL Group

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We thank the Government  of India led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and Hon’ble Finance Minister Shrimati Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the Union Budget. The Union Budget 2026–27 underscores the Government of India’s sustained commitment to building a resilient, low-carbon energy system—an approach that closely aligns with INOXGFL Group’s integrated clean energy strategy across renewables, manufacturing and infrastructure. The continued policy support for battery energy storage systems, including customs duty exemptions for lithium-ion cell manufacturing, along with duty relief for key solar manufacturing inputs, will play a critical…

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Kirloskar Brothers strengthens manufacturing capacity; renewables power 80% of new facility

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leader in fluid management solutions, has inaugurated a new factory building at its Kaniyur Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu. This expansion marks 100 years since KBL manufactured and installed India’s first centrifugal pump in 1926. The new facility is designed to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, enabling KBL to meet growing domestic and global demand while maintaining high quality standards. A significant highlight of the facility is its commitment to sustainability. Approximately 80% of its electricity requirements are met through renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions by 122.5 tCO₂e and…

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Scarcity of Groundwater – an Emerging Concern for Future India

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India’s groundwater crisis is intensifying, raising concerns about whether current reserves can meet increasing demand driven by climate change and rising temperatures. Groundwater is a major water source in India, used extensively for agriculture while supplying fresh water to billions and sustaining the nation’s food security. Groundwater sources are mostly recharged by rain, with 60 per cent from monsoon showers. With a warming climate, rain patterns have shifted or are missing in some cases. According to the Central Ground Water Board, total annual groundwater recharge fell from 449.08 BCM in…

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Haryana Govt to Bring New Law for Water Conservation: State Public Health Minister

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During the closing ceremony of the two-day workshop organised by the public health engineering department at Panchkula, the minister said the objective of the proposed new law to promote water conservation and ensure an uninterrupted water supply to citizens. Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Friday said the state government will bring a new law to prevent wastage of drinking water, address leakage issues, and promote water conservation. During the closing ceremony of the two-day workshop organised by the public health engineering department at Panchkula,…

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Ghaziabad: Drains in 13 Gram Panchayats to Have Silt Catchers, Filter Structures to Prevent Hindon Pollution

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Thirteen gram panchayats alongside the Hindon in Ghaziabad will get silt-catchers and filter chambers by mid-November to prevent household garbage from draining directly into the river, district administration officials said. Of the 18 gram panchayats located along the river’s 55km stretch in the district, 13 have household drains emptying waste directly into the river. District panchayati raj officer Zahid Husain explained that a silt-catcher traps household garbage from flowing into the river, while a filter chamber uses a multi-stage system with pretreatment sedimentation and a filter bed to remove pollutants.…

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3rd Stormwater Conference KSA Returns to Drive Smart, Resilient Stormwater Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

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9–10 February 2026 | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Fortifying Saudi Arabia’s future through resilient stormwater infrastructure The 3rd Stormwater Conference KSA, on 9 and 10 February 2026, will convene Saudi Arabia’s stormwater leaders, policymakers, engineers, and solution providers for two days of knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration. Building on prior success, the conference has become the Kingdom’s premier platform for advancing stormwater management and urban flood resilience, aligned with Vision 2030. With climate-driven flood risks increasing in Riyadh, Jeddah, and coastal regions, and giga-projects such as NEOM, Red Sea…

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Ddws Organises One-day Workshop on “communication and Pra Tools for Jan Bhagidari” Under Jal Jeevan Mission

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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation  organised a one-day workshop of the Rural  WASH Partners’ Forum on “Communication and  PRA Tools to Promote Community Engagement (Jan  Bhagidari)” on 12th November 2025 at SCOPE  Complex, New Delhi. The workshop began with the unveiling of four key initiatives by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil: a Decision Support System for Source Sustainability, the JJM Panchayat Dashboard, the Community Radio Programme “Swachh Sujal Gaon Ki Kahani: Radio Ki Zubani”, and a handbook on Community-Managed Piped Water Systems titled “Jan Bhagidari…

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Dhanas Amrit Sarovar Rejuvenation Project: Water Bodies Are Crucial for Ecological Balance, Says Mr. Kataria

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Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria stated that the rejuvenation of Dhanas Amrit Sarovar is not merely an infrastructure effort but a moral commitment to environmental preservation, community well-being, and the city’s cultural heritage. In a step towards strengthening ecological conservation and restoring traditional water bodies, the governor of Punjab and UT administrator, Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the revitalisation of the Amrit Sarovar at Dhanas village. The ceremony marked the beginning of a transformative initiative under AMRUT 2.0 aimed at rejuvenating natural water ecosystems and…

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