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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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…