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PM expresses solidarity with flood-affected states, assures all possible h
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed solidarity with the flood-affected states and assured all possible support required in tackling the situation
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Andhra CM writes to Jal Shakti ministry seeking assistance for linking Kri
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday wrote a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking assistance for the proposed scheme to link Godavari and Krishna rivers to provide water for irriga
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Pilot project of water conservation on Yamuna flood plain inaugurated
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday inaugurated the historic underground natural water reservoirs to conserve rainwater in the floodplains of river Yamuna.
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Over 3.5 lakh water conservation measures taken up under Jal Shakti Abhiya
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 3 (ANI): In a countrywide effort to enhance water security, especially in water-stressed districts, the Centre initiated Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) has delivered over 3.5 lakh water conservation measures in 256 districts.
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Parliament takes up discussion on dam safety bill
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 2 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Friday took up discussion on Dam Safety Bill, 2019 which seeks to provide uniform safety procedures for specified dams in the country with Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stating that the Centre had no intention to take rights
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Lok Sabha passes bill to set up inter-state water disputes tribunal
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill that proposes to set up an Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunal to resolve water disputes in a time-bound manner with Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat saying that there was a need to focus on water ma
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BJP Parliamentary Party meeting on July 30
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The BJP's parliamentary party meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday.
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Focus on 'Jal Shakti' in BJP Parliamentary Party meet
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] July 23 (ANI): 'Jal Shakti' emerged as the main topic of discussion at the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting here on Tuesday, when the new Jal ShaktiMinister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presented the roadmap of his ministry.
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Gajendra Shekhawat reviews flood situation in Assam
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 16 (ANI): Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday took an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Assam and reviewed the flood situation in the state.
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'Har Ghar Jal': Out of 6,881 blocks, 4310 have ample quantity of groundwat
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday informed the parliament about implementation feasibility of 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme and asserted that our 6,881 blocks assessed for groundwater level -- the majority had an ample quantity of wa
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Shekhawat, Kejriwal lay foundation stone for sewage treatment plant in Okh
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday jointly laid the foundation stone for India's largest sewage treatment plant (STP) in Okhla here.
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Budget 2019-20: 'Har Ghar Jal' for all rural houses by 2024, says Sitharam
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Jal Shakti Ministry will work with all states to provide water to all rural households by 2024 under the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'.
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