The National Centre for River Research (NCRR) is playing a crucial role in strengthening India’s river conservation efforts by generating scientific evidence on river biodiversity and ecological health. Operating in project mode under the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, the Centre is supported by the National Mission for Clean…
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River Rejuvenation Shows Progress Under Namami Gange, NRCP
India’s sustained efforts toward river rejuvenation and pollution abatement are yielding measurable results, with significant improvement reported in the water quality of the River Ganga and steady progress across other major river basins. The Centre informed Parliament that large-scale investments under the Namami Gange Programme and the National River Conservation…
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Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Tap Water to Rural India
The Government of India, in partnership with States and Union Territories, has made significant strides under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), providing functional tap water connections to rural households at 55 liters per capita per day. From just 3.24 crore households in August 2019, the Mission has now reached over…
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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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Ancient Tamil Nadu Lake Reveals 4,500-Year Climate Record
Kondagai Lake Unlocks 4,500-Year Climate History Researchers have uncovered one of the most detailed climate records from peninsular India beneath Kondagai Lake in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. This inland lake, located near the archaeological site of Keeladi, provides a rare window into past monsoon variability, ecosystem changes, and human adaptation over…
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Namami Gange Mission: 5 New STPs Operational in FY 2025–26
The Namami Gange Mission Phase II has marked a significant milestone with the operationalisation of five key sewerage treatment projects during the third quarter of FY 2025–26. This development further strengthens pollution abatement efforts and enhances river rejuvenation initiatives across multiple States. So far, in FY 2025–26, a total of…
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C.R. Paatil Chairs 17th ETF Meeting for Ganga Rejuvenation
New Delhi: The 17th Empowered Task Force (ETF) meeting under the Namami Gange Programme was chaired today by Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Paatil, focusing on technology-driven river rejuvenation and data-backed governance. Key stakeholders from central ministries, state governments, and the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) convened to…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Addresses Farmers in Rajasthan
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, participated in a massive Farmers’ Conference at Merta City in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, today. On this occasion, he transferred financial assistance under various schemes into the bank accounts of farmers, along with key state and central officials including Rajasthan…
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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…