The Government of India is implementing the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) with the financial assistance of the World Bank for the repair and rehabilitation of about 225 dam projects across Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Jharkhand (DVC) and Uttrakhand (UJVNL).
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Category: Water & Waste
XCMG push benches contribute to Malaysian infra development
XDN525 push benches from machinery manufacturer XCMG have served in Malaysia for the first time in the sewage treatment project in Kuala Lumpur
By year-end, 85-90percent treated wastewater will flow into Ganga
NJS Japan was established in 1951; we started with small projects in India and developed a DPR (detailed project report), so earlier when JICA requested them to go to India and do a DPR, NJS was doing some business by that time.
Waste segregation at source is a major hindrance
The 2014 report of the Planning Commission Committee chaired by K Kasturirangan found that 62 million tonnes (MT) of municipal solid waste (MSW) was produced per year, which is based on an average of 0.45 kilo per capita, per day, for IndiaÆs urban population.
Jain Irrigation Systems to raise $75 million via FCCBs
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd plans to raise up to $75 million through foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs), mainly for redemption of existing bonds.
Gayatri Projects signs new irrigation order worth Rs.1,363 cr in Karnataka
Gayatri Projects has secured an irrigation contract worth Rs 1,363 crore from the Executive Engineer, Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Limited.
Aspirify Energy acquires G.E.T. Water Solutions
In a first of its kind deal in the waste management sector, start-up waste-to-energy management solutions provider Aspirify Energy has acquired Clear Water owned G.E.T. Water Solutions, a certified water treatment business.
SC seeks Centre´s report on Ganga projects
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to file an ´updated´ report on the status of projects going under the Ganga cleaning programmes in five states through which the river passes.
SC seeks Centre’s report on Ganga cleaning projects
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to file an “updated” report on the status of projects going under the Ganga cleaning programmes in five states through which the river passes.
Jal Manthan –III to address water sector issues
With a view to have wider consultations among various stakeholders to brainstorm new ideas for solutions to various issues of the water sector the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has organised the third national conference called “Jal Manthan-III” on January 13, 2017 in New Delhi.




