NAMAMI GANGE
Indian government keen to forge partnerships to address challenges in water sector: Ministry of Jal Shakti
India, under Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to address water challenges through partnerships. Verma stresses on sustainable development and efficient management for water security and growth.
People gave vote of no-confidence in him: Cong before Modi's first Varanasi visit since polls
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also posed a set of nine questions to the prime minister on issues concerning his constituency and asked why they have not been addressed.
Why is MGNREGA implementation so poor in Bihar, Congress asks PM Modi
The Congress general secretary said that in 2015, the "outgoing PM" had famously promised a Rs 1.25 lakh crore package for the people of Bihar and Rs 54,713 crore from this package was earmarked for road and bridge projects. A number of national highways, bridges over the rivers Ganga, Sone and Kosi, and 12 railway overbridges were to be built, he said.
Where have Patna's Smart City, Namami Gange funds disappeared: Congress jabs BJP
Congress questions whereabouts of Patna's Smart City and Namami Gange funds and the denial of central university status for Patna University by BJP ahead of PM Modi's rally in Pataliputra.
Why has Ganga river gotten dirtier despite spending Rs 20,000 crore: Congress asks PM Modi
The Congress questioned PM Modi's abandonment of Varanasi villages he adopted and the increasing pollution in the Ganga despite Rs 20,000 crore spending. Jairam Ramesh criticized Modi's failures in Varanasi, citing lack of progress in adopted villages and destruction of Gandhian institutions. Ramesh accused Modi of prioritizing Godse's ideology over Gandhi's legacy.
Congress questions PM Modi on Agnipath scheme, accuses his govt of betraying youth
The Congress accuses PM Modi of betraying youth with the Agnipath scheme impacting jobs. Questions include unfulfilled promises of airports in Bihar and idle sugar mills. Modi's failure to deliver on these pledges and clean up the Ganga are highlighted. The Agnipath scheme's impact on job prospects and youth opposition are also raised.
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BSP changes Jaunpur candidate, fields sitting MP Shyam Singh Yadav
The BSP has changed its candidate for Jaunpur, replacing Srikala Reddy with sitting MP Shyam Singh Yadav, following a call from BSP chief Mayawati. This decision comes after former MP Dhananjay Singh's wife, Srikala Reddy, was initially given the ticket. Dhananjay Singh was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2020 case of kidnapping and extortion. Although granted bail by the Allahabad High Court, his sentence was not suspended.
Good response to e-auction of mementos, gifts given to PM Modi: Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi
The e-auction of mementos and gifts given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been receiving a positive response, according to Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi. The auction, which aims to raise funds for the 'Namami Gange' Programme, has items such as a statue of Ram Darbar, a model of the Golden Temple, and a souvenir of Jerusalem. Lekhi encouraged more people to participate as the auction ends on October 31. In previous editions, over 7,000 items were auctioned, and this time there are 912 items available.
Delhi Jal Board spent Rs 1,011 crore of Rs 1,071 crore fund from Centre under Yamuna Action Plan in 8 years
The DJB, responsible for the production and distribution of drinking water as also for collection, treatment and disposal of domestic sewage in the national capital, shared the figures in response to a query by Noida-based RTI activist Amit Gupta. Sharing the year-wise details of funds received in the last eight years, the DJB said it got Rs 4.96 crore in 2015-16, Rs 2.17 crore in 2016-17, Rs 36.37 crore in 2017-18, Rs 190 crore in 2018-19, Rs 160 crore in 2019-20, Rs 225 crore in 2020-21, Rs 390 crore in 2021-22 and Rs 70 crore in 2022-23.
G20: 2nd Environment and Climate Sustainability meeting to start in Gandhinagar on Monday
The first meeting of the ECSWG was held in Bengaluru from February 9-11. The third meeting will be held in Mumbai (May 21-23) and the fourth in Chennai (May 26-27). The ministerial meeting is expected to be held on July 28 in Chennai.
PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 1,780 crore in Varanasi
The 3.75-kilometre ropeway system will have five stations and facilitate the ease of movement for tourists, pilgrims and residents.Modi also laid the foundation stone of a 55 MLD (million litres per day) sewage treatment plant at Bhagwanpur under the Namami Gange scheme. The project will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 300 crore.
UN delegate describes India's 'Namami Gange' mission as 'beacon of hope'
The UN 2023 Water Conference - formally known as the 2023 Conference for the Midterm Comprehensive Review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028) - is currently underway at the UN Headquarters.
Implementation of Namami Gange 'very effective': Government in Lok Sabha
The minister said that in Uttarakhand, the installed sewage treatment capacity is more than the sewage generated and in Bihar, with the implementation of the Namami Gange programme, the sewage treatment capacity will increase 10 times. "In West Bengal also, the projects are being implemented successfully to improve water quality. Sixteen sewerage projects consisting of 26 Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) with treatment capacity of 260.74 MLD capacity were completed during January-December 2022 in the states of Uttrakhand, Bihar and West Bengal," he said.
Adequate, affordable finance remains constraint in India's climate actions: Eco Survey
"India's climate ambitions require resources to be dedicated to the cause of climate change, in addition to, what is needed for the country's development goals," the survey said. Obligations on climate should be matched with the on-time availability of climate finance, technology and inputs like critical minerals, while not jeopardising the socio-economic development objectives and aspirations, it noted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges public to participate in conservation of water
Government is holding the first All-India Annual State Ministers' conference on water in Bhopal in which Jal Shakti ministers from all states are taking part to discuss ways to ensure water conservation, Jal Jeevan Mission, Per Drop- More Crop, Namami Gange project, and related issues. The theme of the Meet is "Water Vision @2047" with a 25-year road map.
Govt efforts alone cannot be successful, people's participation required: PM Modi
In his virtual address at the first national conference of water ministers from states, Modi said water should be a subject of cooperation, collaboration and coordination among states and asked them to plan in advance in view of the fast pace of urbanisation. His remarks assume significance as disputes over water-sharing have lingered among several states for decades.
Centre yet to clear MGNREGA dues worth Rs 6k crore: Mamata Banerjee
When asked if she had again raised the issue with the Centre, Banerjee said: “I have written to the prime minister thrice.
Heeraben Modi: The inspiration behind PM’s welfare schemes for women
The private hospital where she was admitted issued a statement saying Heeraben Modi passed away at 3:30 am during treatment. Prime Minister Modi, who was scheduled to attend some programmes in Kolkata, performed the last rites in the presence of his brothers and other family members at a crematorium in Gandhinagar.
Nothing unusual: Nitish Kumar on absence at meets chaired by PM
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday sought to downplay his frequent absence at meetings chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it was "nothing unusual".
UN ranks Namami Gange among Top 10 World Restoration Flagship Programmes
The announcement was made as leaders from across the globe gathered in Montreal, Canada for the UN Biodiversity Conference, where governments agreed to a new set of goals for nature over the next decade. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has previously won the "Public Water Agency of the Year" in the Global Water Awards, 2019 by Global Water Intelligence 3.
PM Mementos Auction 2022: Over 1000 gifts received by PM Modi is being auctioned. Here's how to participate
Mementos in the auction include exquisite paintings, sculptures, handicrafts and folk artefacts. Several of these are items customarily offered as gifts, such as traditional angavastrams, shawls, headgears and ceremonial swords. Other memorabilia of interest include replicas and models of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya and the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.
Rs 30,000 crore sanctioned to clean Ganga, its tributaries, says Jal Shakti Minister Shekhawat
"The graph of requirement of our natural resources and economic development is identical. Given the demographic, geographic vastness of India, limited water resources and willingness to face environmental challenges, it is imperative that we ensure sustainable use of water and other natural resources," the minister added.
Will VA Tech Wabag’s margins go up from here? Rajneesh Chopra answers
“We are quite hopeful that going forward, we will exhibit profitable growth. What I intend to say by profitable growth is that our bottom line, the margins will grow better than the top line. The change in the international and domestic order book in the engineering procurement orders is something which is resulting in better margins for us. ”
Austria Development Bank lends 13mn euros for Namami Gange project in Bengal
Austrian Development Bank OeEB has lent 13 million euros for a sewerage treatment project in West Bengal, an official said on Thursday. Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG (OeEB) has offered the entire amount as loan making it the first European DFI lending for National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG's) Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) projects.
UP govt to felicitate organisations, people for contribution towards cleaning of Ganga, water conservation
Addressing a meeting on Monday, state Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, according to a statement, said that the government will honour them at a programme, which will is likely to be held on May 15.
How desi cartoon characters are being used to drive brand messaging
According to Dream Theatre, one of India’s largest licensing companies, India booked $1.86 billion worth of licensing revenues in 2019; of this, entertainment licensing led the tally with $669 million, followed by corporate licensing at $586 million and fashion licensing at $535 million.
CAG slams Bihar govt for failing to utilise funds under 'Namami Gange' programme
Around Rs 684 crore, meant to be used under the scheme in a span of four financial years, was left untouched by the Bihar State Ganga River Conservation and Programme Management Society (BGCMS), according to a CAG report that was recently tabled in the Bihar Assembly.
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