The Union Government has released the first instalment of XV Finance Commission Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Sikkim for the financial year 2025–26, amounting to ₹643.50 lakh. The funds are allocated to all five District Panchayats (DPs) and 199 eligible Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the state. Additionally, Rs….
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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…
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Upper Yamuna Review Committee Discusses Key Water Reforms
The 9th meeting of the Upper Yamuna Review Committee (UYRC), chaired by Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil, concluded in Noida with a renewed emphasis on sustainable water management, inter-state coordination, and long-term planning for the Yamuna basin. The meeting, held at Yamuna Bhawan on 27 November…
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NITI Aayog Releases Key Report on Water Budgeting in India
NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report titled “Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks”, marking a major step forward in India’s efforts to institutionalise water budgeting at the grassroots level. The report, unveiled by NITI Aayog Member Dr. V.K. Paul, aims to strengthen local water security planning as part of the…