New Delhi: The Union Government has released over ₹275 crore to Jharkhand under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV Finance Commission) to strengthen rural governance and empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the state during the financial year 2025–26. The amount of ₹275.1253 crore represents the second installment of Untied Grants…
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Centre-State Water Meet Boosts Project Delivery
New Delhi: The Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened a high-level Regional Conference of State Water Secretaries in New Delhi to strengthen centre-state coordination and enhance implementation of water resource projects and schemes. The meeting was…
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DDWS Hosts 6th Peyjal Samvad to Boost Jal Jeevan Mission
New Delhi, February 17, 2026: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened the 6th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to accelerate implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and deepen community ownership of rural water services. Focus on Community-Owned Water Systems The virtual…
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ICDS 2026 Bengaluru Advances Dam Safety Framework
Bengaluru: The two-day International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 concluded successfully in Bengaluru, bringing together policymakers, engineers, regulators, global experts and industry leaders to chart the next phase of India’s dam safety and water infrastructure reforms. The conference, which began on February 13, focused on strengthening dam safety governance…
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ICDS 2026 Boosts India’s Dam Safety Framework
The inaugural session of the International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 marked a significant milestone in India’s efforts to modernise and strengthen its dam safety framework, with the launch of key digital platforms and the release of comprehensive technical guidelines. Organised as a global forum on dam safety and…
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Groundwater Potability Testing Expanded Under JJM
The Government of India has intensified efforts to monitor and improve groundwater potability across the country, with thousands of laboratories functioning under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and regular testing carried out by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The move aims to ensure safe drinking water for rural households…
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Namami Gange Phase-II Shows Major Gains in Ganga Water Quality
The Namami Gange Mission Phase-II has delivered measurable improvements in the water quality, ecological health, and pollution management of the river Ganga, according to official data presented in Parliament. During 2025 alone, 25 key sewage treatment plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 530 million litres per day (MLD) were…
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Jal Shakti Honours WaSH Warriors for Community Water Leadership
New Delhi: The Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a special Samvad Samaroh today at the PSOI, New Delhi, to honour WaSH Warriors from across India who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in water conservation, sanitation, and hygiene. The event highlighted grassroots initiatives under the Jal Jeevan Mission and celebrated community-led efforts…
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Centre Releases ₹213.9 Crores for Assam’s Rural Local Bodies
The Union Government has released ₹213.9 crore as XV Finance Commission (XV-FC) Untied Grants to strengthen rural local bodies across Assam. The first installment for the financial year 2025–26 has been disbursed for all 2,192 eligible Gram Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 27 Zilla Parishads in the State. These grants,…
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DoWR Secretary Reviews Farakka Barrage Project Progress
On 6th and 7th January 2026, Shri V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, conducted an extensive two-day review of the Farakka Barrage Project (FBP) and its key components. The review focused on…