New Delhi [India], January 21: Building on the success of the first edition the India Water Foundation, is pleased to announce the second edition of the Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026 consisting of an international conference on 'ESG Transversality for Sustainable Water
During the meeting, a positive and meaningful discussion was held on several important issues related to water resources management, drinking water schemes, irrigation, availability of clean water, and water conservation in accordance with the geographical conditions of Uttarakhand.
Despite the Jal Shakti Department restoring most flood-damaged water projects in the region, the piped supply serving Ritti village has yet to be repaired. As a result, villagers are forced to walk one to two kilometres every day to fetch drinking water, significantly affecting daily life
Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C. R. Paatil, reaffirmed the Government of India's commitment to protecting rivers not merely as channels of water, but as life-supporting ecosystems. Emphasising that the true indicator of river health lies in the thriving of aquatic biodiversity, the Minis
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that out of the total 980 such cleared cases, 366 have been appointed to Class-III positions and 614 to Class-IV as MTWs in different departments. The highest number of appointments was made in the Jal Shakti Vibhag, where 419 jobs were gi
In a significant step towards strengthening service delivery and community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, today e-launched Jal Seva Aankalan, a Gram Panchayat-led digital drinking water service func
The assessment aims to capacitate villagers to assess their water supply i.e its regularity and quality and the results will be presented for open discussion at the Gram Sabha, and those responsible will be held accountable. The focus of the mission is to encourage the collective particip
New Delhi [India], December 20: Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Government of India, graced the 25th edition of the ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance, as the Chief Guest, on 19 December 2025, in New Delhi.
The Irrigation Department in Nowshera has swiftly restored canals damaged by recent floods, ensuring the resumption of water supply to farmers across the Rajouri, Sunderbani, and Poonch areas.
Chief Minister assured the Union Minister that the J&K Government will ensure the timely execution of works, close monitoring at all levels, and the achievement of targets set under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
The Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir faced heavy downpour followed by floods in August, leading to critical damage to the local water supply infrastructure. The Jal Shakti Department has been grappling with extensive repairs to its schemes. The floods and rainfall damaged 160 of ove
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 20: The Art of Living Social Projects has been recognised once again on the national stage, the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 in the 'Best Civil Society' category, instituted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to celebrate outstanding contributions towar