India’s Ramsar Site Tally Reaches 103 with Addition of Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel

October 15, 2026 10:53 PM

India’s Ramsar Site Tally Reaches 103 with Addition of Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel

India’s Ramsar site tally has reached 103 with the addition of Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh, announced Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday. The Minister said the latest additions reaffirm India’s ongoing efforts to conserve its rich wetland ecosystems and strengthen the ecological, climatic and livelihood benefits they provide. In a social media post, Bhupender Yadav said India continues to strengthen its commitment to wetland conservation...

PM Modi Highlights India’s Water Governance Model as a Lesson for Global South

October 6, 2026 6:32 PM

PM Modi Highlights India’s Water Governance Model as a Lesson for Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article highlighting how India’s water-governance model is offering valuable lessons for the wider Global South, emphasising that water security depends not only on infrastructure but also on effective planning, strong local systems and community participation. “From India, a water-governance model is offering useful lessons for the wider Global South. Water security is not only about building infrastructure but also about good planning, str...

Centre expands rural employment framework, notifies 375 works under VB-G RAM G

October 6, 2026 10:34 AM

Centre expands rural employment framework, notifies 375 works under VB-G RAM G

The Ministry of Rural Development has notified 375 permissible works under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB–G RAM G Act, 2025, expanding the scope of the rural works framework by 41 per cent compared with the previous scheme.   The new Schedule of Permissible Works replaces the earlier list of 266 works and reorganises rural works into four broad areas — Water Security, Core Rural Infrastructure, Livelihood-related Infrastructure, and Special W...

Vice President Launches SURM Framework, AI-Driven Reservoir Management at India International Water Week

September 22, 2026 3:44 PM

Vice President Launches SURM Framework, AI-Driven Reservoir Management at India International Water Week

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, launching the Sustainable Urban River Management (SURM) Framework and AI/ML-driven Integrated Reservoir Sediment Management to advance technology-enabled and climate-resilient water management. The five-day event, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from September 22 to 26, is being held under the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management”. Address...

PM Modi: Water Security a Shared Responsibility, Calls for Scientific Solutions and Jan Bhagidari

September 22, 2026 2:57 PM

PM Modi: Water Security a Shared Responsibility, Calls for Scientific Solutions and Jan Bhagidari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised that water security is a shared responsibility requiring stronger systems, scientific solutions and sustained public participation, or Jan Bhagidari. He shared an article by Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil published in an English daily, highlighting India’s efforts to build climate-resilient water management through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, Namami Gange, water conservation and technology-driven solutions. PM Modi s...

PM Modi Calls for AI-Driven Water Data Governance at National Departmental Summit on Water

September 2, 2026 10:20 PM

PM Modi Calls for AI-Driven Water Data Governance at National Departmental Summit on Water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen water data governance and improve the collection, analysis and utilisation of water-sector data, as he chaired the valedictory session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Water organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Emphasising the need for robust and integrated water data management, the Prime Minister suggested bringing water-sector data together and systematically managing,...

AMRUT 2.0: Key milestones in urban transformation and water security

November 28, 2024 10:42 PM

AMRUT 2.0: Key milestones in urban transformation and water security

The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme, launched on October 1, 2021, continues to make strides towards transforming Indian cities into self-reliant and water-secure urban centers. Focused on key areas such as universal coverage of sewerage and septage management in 500 cities, rejuvenation of water bodies, and the development of green spaces, AMRUT 2.0 aims to modernize urban infrastructure and enhance water security. With a total indicative outlay of ₹2...