Jal Shakti Minister

March 24, 2026 11:20 AM

India pushes industry-led water conservation and data-driven governance at World Water Day Conclave 2026

India reinforced its commitment to sustainable water management and conservation at the World Water Day Conclave 2026, with a strong emphasis on industry participation, innovation, and data-driven governance. Organised by the Jal Shakti Ministry at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, the event brought together over 700 delegates, including policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and stakeholders. Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil, who inaugurated the conclave, called for greater public...

March 16, 2026 10:32 AM

‘His efforts improving lives of countless citizens’: PM Modi wishes C.R. Paatil on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister for Jal Shakti C. R. Paatil and praised his efforts in strengthening water management and advancing the Har Ghar Jal initiative. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Warm birthday greetings to Union Minister Shri C.R. Paatil Ji. His dedicated efforts towards strengthening water management and advancing the vision of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ are helping improve the lives of countless citizens. Wishing him a lon...

March 10, 2026 5:28 PM

Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil inaugurates NDSA office, launches AI and digital tools for dam safety

Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil on Tuesday inaugurated the new office of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) at West Block II in R.K. Puram, New Delhi and launched several digital initiatives aimed at strengthening dam safety governance in India. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation V. L. Kantha Rao, Chairman of the Central Water Commi...

January 14, 2026 4:06 PM

Jal Shakti Minister inaugurates new aquatic biodiversity conservation initiatives under Namami Gange Mission

Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on Wednesday inaugurated a series of aquatic biodiversity conservation initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun and reiterated the Centre’s commitment to treating rivers as living ecosystems rather than just water channels. During the programme, the Minister launched the Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and other rivers, a dedicated facility jointly developed with the Wildlife Instit...

January 5, 2026 6:14 PM

Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil chairs 17th ETF meeting, pushes tech-driven monitoring for Ganga rejuvenation

Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil on Monday chaired the 17th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF), focusing on strengthening technology-led monitoring, data-driven decision-making and compliance mechanisms under the Namami Gange Programme. The meeting reviewed progress on drainage mapping, sewage treatment infrastructure and innovative surveillance systems aimed at accelerating the rejuvenation of the River Ganga. Senior officials from central ministries, state governments and the ...