The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR) has signed an MoU in New Delhi with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW) for speedy implementation of the Namami Gange programme.
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Category: Water & Waste
Ministry of Water Resources signs MoU for speedy implementation of Namami Gange
The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR) has signed an MoU in New Delhi with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA & FW) for speedy implementation of the Namami Gange programme.
Barmer takes the lead, unveils countryÂ’s largest solar-based drinking water project
Barmer has got yet another feather in its cap, as the countryÂ’s largest solar-based community drinking water project starts functioning at village Seniwala.
231 Namami Gange projects worth Rs.1500 cr launched
In its bid to fast-track execution of the ambitious Namami Gange programme, the government has launched 231 projects, including installation of sewage treatment plants and ghat constructions, at over 100 locations in seven states with an estimated cost of Rs.1,500 crore.
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Rs.597-cr loan for water transport
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MoU between India and Tanzania approved
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Tanzania for bilateral cooperation in water resources management and development.
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