Page 3 - Water Conservation
Only 50% rural families have tapped drinking water under Jal Jeevan Mission
The ministry on its part has said that several laggard states have indicated to it during review meetings that they are facing many bottlenecks while implementing the scheme
 "Only 50% rural families have tapped drinking water under Jal Jeevan Mission")
J'khand govt launches water conservation scheme with over Rs 467 cr outlay
Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh launched a water conservation scheme with an outlay of Rs 467.32 crore to provide benefits to farmers in the state that experienced drought last year
 "J'khand govt launches water conservation scheme with over Rs 467 cr outlay")
UNGA Prez Csaba Korosi to visit India this month, meet leaders, scientists
Korosi has a special interest in development, a key element of his agenda as Head of the General Assembly, and particularly in the water conservation element of it
 "UNGA Prez Csaba Korosi to visit India this month, meet leaders, scientists")
Jal Jeevan Mission: Here're the top five best and worst performers
Only 17% of rural households had tap water connections on August 15, 2019, the Ministry of Jal Shakti informed Parliament on July 28 this year
 "Jal Jeevan Mission: Here're the top five best and worst performers")
Biodiversity: India's conservation priorities are misplaced, say experts
The 'Living Planet Report 2020' by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) identified land and sea use change and overexploitation of resources as the key drivers of biodiversity loss across the globe
 "Biodiversity: India's conservation priorities are misplaced, say experts")
PM leads water conservation projects; aims tap connection to villages
Although India has 18 per cent of the world's population, it only possesses 4 per cent of the world's renewable water resources
 "PM leads water conservation projects; aims tap connection to villages")
PM in 'Mann ki Baat' says water conservation social, spiritual duty of all
PM Modi while quoting from ancient scriptures said water conservation is a social and spiritual duty of every person.
 "PM in 'Mann ki Baat' says water conservation social, spiritual duty of all")
Rising temperatures has serious implications for water security: CSE
Speaking on the occasion of World Water Day, CSE Director General Sunita Narain said climate mitigation has to be about water and its management
 "Rising temperatures has serious implications for water security: CSE")
Massive groundwater contamination in 31 districts of Bihar: Economic Survey
The consumption of contaminated water causes skin, liver, kidney and other water-borne diseases.
Tiger reserves important for tigers as well as water security: Minister
The tiger reserves are not just for tigers, but they are far more vital as more than 35 rivers originate from these areas which are crucial for water security, Union Environment Minister said
 "Tiger reserves important for tigers as well as water security: Minister")
Best of BS Opinion: Beyond the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, vaccine supply, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Beyond the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, vaccine supply, and more")
Beyond the Jal Shakti Abhiyan
NITI Aayog reckons that nearly 600 million Indians are already facing "high to extreme" water stress. The situation is set to worsen as the water demand is likely to double by 2030
India at UNGA stresses need for building systems for sustainable water use
India on Thursday stressed the need for building resilient systems that can provide long-term solutions for the sustainable use of water
 "India at UNGA stresses need for building systems for sustainable water use")
IIT Guwahati scientists use nature's techniques to harvest water from air
The team has developed novel materials inspired by plants such as lotus and nepenthes, and insects such as the beetle to design a water-harvesting technique from air
 "IIT Guwahati scientists use nature's techniques to harvest water from air")
NGT directs states to designate nodal agency for protection of water bodies
Noting that adequate steps for protection of water bodies have not been taken, the National Green Tribunal has directed all states and Union Territories to designate a nodal agency for the exercise.
Maharashtra: Fadnavis govt's water conservation scheme to be probed
The Maharashtra government announced a probe into the Jalyukt Shivar water conservation scheme launched by the earlier Devendra Fadnavis-led regime
 "Maharashtra: Fadnavis govt's water conservation scheme to be probed")
Centre to expand Jal Shakti Abhiyan activities during upcoming monsoon
Central and State sector schemes in irrigation and water conservation sectors have also been allowed to be implemented with suitable dovetailing with MGNREGA works
Why Waste: An initiative showing people the brighter side of saving water
All of 23, this Bengaluru student runs an initiative, Why Waste, to change the mindset of people towards water conservation, writes Swarnami Mondal
 "Why Waste: An initiative showing people the brighter side of saving water")
Pepsico India wins US award for saving more than 17 billion litres of water
PepsiCo India has been named the global ACE winner in sustainable operations in the multinational enterprise category for its sustainable farming initiative in India
 "Pepsico India wins US award for saving more than 17 billion litres of water")
Explained: Why saving the Oceans is as vital as protecting rain forests
Ocean conservation is a social justice issue, says Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
 "Explained: Why saving the Oceans is as vital as protecting rain forests")
