Under Gobardhan scheme, cattle and biodegradable waste in rural areas is managed to provide additional income to farmers. Govt has now launched a portal for the scheme.
The 15th Finance Commission has said it is imperative to fix an appropriate price for water on a graded basis wherein 'higher consumption entails higher charges’.
Last December, during a meeting of the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, instructions were given to develop ancient and historical religious places and temples as tourist spots.
Union Jal Shakti Ministry’s mid-year review says Telangana, Bihar, Gujarat are set to achieve the 100% target of providing potable water connection to rural homes by 2021.
In draft guidelines to regulate groundwater, Modi govt has advised states to bring in suitable water pricing policy and review free or subsidised electricity to agriculture sector.
The draft guidelines to regulate groundwater propose levying Rs 1 lakh environment compensation charge, and hefty penalties of up to Rs 10 lakh for violations.
Study by cGanga finds that the river's water in places like Haridwar, Kanpur & Varanasi showed marked improvement in key parameters, though overall quality needs more improvement.
The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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