Category: Regulars

Chennai Unveils `14,000-crore Water Storage Expansion Plan

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In a major move to strengthen the city’s water security, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has announced a 14,000-crore plan to restore lakes and tanks, construct new reservoirs, and expand recharge structures across Chennai. According to a feasibility report by the Chennai Corporation, the city’s drinking water demand is projected to more than triple by 2050 — rising to 38.73 tmc from the current 11 tmc. To address this, WRD has approved 704 priority projects to be implemented over the next decade, out of 1,165 proposals. The projects will cover…

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6th National Water Awards Honour India’s Leading Water Conservation Champions

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New Delhi, November 18, 2025:India reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable water management as the Ministry of Jal Shakti conferred the 6th National Water Awards (NWA), recognising 46 individuals and institutions for their exemplary contributions to water conservation across the country. The awards, instituted in 2018, celebrate innovation, community participation, and leadership in the field of water resource management. This year’s awards also included the inaugural Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025, highlighting outstanding community-driven efforts under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign. Maharashtra Leads as Best Performing…

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20 Lakh Homes to Benefit From Upgraded Water Treatment Plant

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More than 20 lakh households in South Chennai are set to receive an improved water supply from 20 September, when the Chief Minister will inaugurate the newly upgraded Chembarambakkam Water Treatment Plant with a capacity of 530 MLD. The project, which will serve several parts of Chennai and its adjoining areas, marks a significant step towards strengthening the city’s water infrastructure. The Chembarambakkam plant, originally commissioned in 2007 by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, had until now been supplying only 265 MLD of treated water to areas including Anna Nagar,…

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Djb to Open Asia’s Largest Sewage Treatment Plant at Okhla on September 30

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The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) will inaugurate Asia’s largest sewage treatment plant (STP) at Okhla on September 30, marking the completion of a project first launched in 2019. Built under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the facility has a capacity of 124 million gallons per day (MGD) and will benefit nearly 40 lakh residents across south, central, and old Delhi. Officials said the 1,161 crore project, spread over 40 acres, replaces four smaller STPs at the site and will…

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Special Campaign 5.0 to Prioritize Cleanliness and Timely Disposal of Pending Matters

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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, has initiated the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 5.0 from 16th September 2025 to promote Swachhata and ensure effective disposal of pending references. The Campaign will be implemented across the Department from 2nd October to 31st October 2025, in line with the guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The objective is to institutionalize cleanliness practices and minimize pendency in Government offices. Building on the achievements of Special Campaign 4.0 held from 2nd October…

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Centre Mandates 65% Nregs Spending on Water Conservation Works in ‘over -exploited’, ‘critical’ Rural Blocks

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The Centre has amended Schedule I of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), 2005, fixing a minimum percentage of funds to be spent on water conservation and harvesting works in rural blocks based on their stage of groundwater extraction. In rural blocks categorised as ‘over-exploited’ and ‘critical’ by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), a minimum of 65 per cent of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) works in terms of cost shall be taken up for water conservation, water harvesting and other water-related works. ‘Over-exploited’…

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INDIA’S FORTUNE IS RIVERS, AND THROUGH THEM, CULTURAL ESSENCE REMAINS INTACT: SMT. MALINI AWASTHI

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The 6th Nadi Utsav, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, concluded today at IGNCA, Janpath, New Delhi. Over three days, the festival celebrated rivers as ecological lifelines and cultural reservoirs, blending scholarship, art, and performance. The festival was inaugurated by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil. The valedictory session was graced by Shri Gopal Arya, Central Once Secretary of the RSS, as Chief Guest, chaired by Prof. K. Anil Kumar and moderated by Shri Abhay…

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Gvmc Launches Three New Sewage Treatment Plants to Boost Visakhapatnam’s Wastewater Management

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The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is set to strengthen the city’s sewage management infrastructure by constructing three new sewage treatment plants (STPs) at Appughar, Sagar Nagar, and Bheemili. This initiative is aimed at addressing rising sewage volumes and reducing untreated e􀃯uent discharged into the Bay of Bengal. Currently, Visakhapatnam generates around 225 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage. Of this, approximately 171 MLD undergoes treatment, while the remaining 54 MLD flows untreated into the ocean. The planned STPs are expected to add a combined treatment capacity of 38…

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“Mizuiku” – Inspiring Local Action Through Water Education – a World Water Week Reflection

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As UK rivers reach exceptionally low levels during heatwaves and drought warnings, water security risks impact households, farmers and businesses, highlighting the importance of local water stewardship and community engagement. Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has committed to water conservation through its “Achieving Water Security” environmental principle, hosting “Mizuiku water engagement programmed” workshops over three years to educate the public about water security and the critical link between rivers and nature. Mizuiku, meaning water education in Japanese, was launched by Suntory Holdings in 2004 to teach younger generations about water…

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Va Tech Wabag Secures Rs 118-cr Repeat Order for Sewage Treatment Plant in Bahrain

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VA Tech Wabag (WABAG) announced that it has bagged a repeat order worth approximately 5.12 million Bahraini Dinars (around Rs 118 crore) from the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Aairs and Urban Planning (MoW) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The order includes the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the 40 million litres per day (MLD) Madinat Salman sewage treatment plant (STP) and the Long Sea Outfall for a period of five years. WABAG was previously awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the same 40 MLD STP and Long…

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