Niti Aayog releases report on enhancing water security across 18 blocks in 11 states
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) NITI Aayog released a report on Wednesday titled “Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks,” marking a significant effort to take forward local water budgeting for enhancing water security. The water budgeting exercise uses a web-based platform, Varuni, to enhance the block-level water security planning and undertake integrated water management. It provides […]
Need to adopt long-term, scientific approach for water security: Himachal Dy CM
Udaipur (Rajasthan), Feb 18 (IANS) Emphasising that owing to untimely rains and less snowfall, the water level of sources is continuously decreasing, Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Tuesday emphasised the need to adopt a long-term and scientific approach for water security. Speaking at the second All India State Water Ministers’ Conference being […]
New initiatives to boost water security in the Mediterranean
Valletta, Feb 8 (IANS) The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has launched a strategy to ensure a stable water supply for households, farmers and local businesses in the region, Malta’s Environment Ministry has said in a statement. During a meeting organised by the UfM and hosted by Malta’s Energy and Water Agency on Friday, members […]
