New Delhi: The Ministry of Jal Shakti is leveraging the PRAGATI platform to fast-track major irrigation and water-resource projects, resolving long-standing bottlenecks and strengthening India’s water security framework. Water remains one of India’s most critical resources, directly influencing agriculture, food security, livelihoods, and economic growth. With climate variability, rapid urbanisation,…
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India Installs 200 Weather Stations in Metro Cities
New Delhi, January 16, 2026: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the installation of 200 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) across India’s four major metropolitan cities Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune during the 151st Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This initiative aims to strengthen hyper-local, real-time weather forecasting,…
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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Attend Blue Food Security Summit in Israel
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, will undertake an official visit to Israel from 13–15 January 2026 at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Avi Dichter. The visit is part of the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security:…
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India’s Forecast Leap: Mausam, BharatFS, 47 Radars
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has significantly stepped up its capability to predict disruptive weather driven by climate change, the government told the Rajya Sabha. Key upgrades under Mission Mausam include deployment of Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs), operationalisation of the Bharat Forecast System (BharatFS) at 6 km resolution, and strengthened…
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India Boosts Disaster Prep: Dr Jitendra Singh at Summit
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India’s strengthened disaster preparedness during the World Summit on Disaster Management held in Uttarakhand. The Minister announced the expansion of Uttarakhand’s weather radar network and meteorological infrastructure to enhance real-time forecasting and disaster response. Enhanced Meteorological Network in Uttarakhand Dr. Singh stated that three…
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Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 Launches in New Delhi
The “Vision for Sujalam Bharat” Summit 2025, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The two-day event, held from 28–29 November, brings together about 250 participants, including representatives from central ministries, states, technical experts, NGOs, self-help groups, and recipients of the National Water…
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India, Sri Lanka Hold 1st Joint Working Group on Agriculture
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: India and Sri Lanka convened their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in the farm sector. The session aimed to deepen collaboration across critical areas including agricultural innovation, technology exchange,…