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Women climb down dried up well, walk miles as water crisis hits Nashik village

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 07:36 PM IST

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PM Modi to gift projects worth Rs3,884 cr to Kashi on April 11

PM Modi to unveil projects worth over ₹3,884 crore in Kashi on April 11, including foundation stones and inaugurations, addressing a large public gathering.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo)

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Published on Apr 07, 2025 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Fetching third pot of water? Be prepared to pay ₹100 fine

Villagers of Parsu keep watch on the drinking water well from 7 am to 10 pm to ensure that no one violates the restrictions amid water crisis

The village is reportedly facing a severe water crisis and for the past two months, villagers have been struggling to fetch water from a deep well – one of only two wells in the village, with water from one being used for domestic purposes and water from the other for drinking purposes. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:22 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

J&K assembly: Speaker announces House panel to probe ‘bungling’ in Jal Jeevan Mission

J&K assembly speaker announces a House panel to investigate alleged bungling in the Jal Jeevan Mission amid concerns from various political members.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather conducts proceedings during the Budget session, in Jammu, on Saturday. (PTI)

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Published on Mar 23, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Major constraints in implementing Jal Jeevan Mission: Parl panel report

The panel, presenting its third report on demands for grants (2025-26) for the Jal Shakti ministry, also questioned officials on the reasons behind a sharp cut in funding for the programme in 2024-25 compared to previous years.

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:56 AM IST

ByZia Haq, New Delhi

Empowering women through the Jal Jeevan Mission

This article is authored by Archana Pandey, content manager and Monideepa Das, documentation and reporting officer, WaterAid India, New Delhi.

Save water (representational image)(Photo by Amritanshu Sikdar on Unsplash)

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Published on Mar 08, 2025 04:32 PM IST

ByArchana Pandey, Monideepa Das

Ghaziabad: Shuttering collapse incident, a case of ‘human error,’ says inquire-committee report

Human error caused eight workers to fall 20m during a Jal Jeevan Mission project in Muradnagar; probe finds improper shuttering tie. FIR filed.

The report prima facie said that there was error on the part of workers at the site as they could not properly tie up the shuttering, and this led to collapse. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ghaziabad

Panvel to get 50 mld additional water from June

The assurance was given by MJP officials at a recent meeting held at PMC office that was called by MLA Prashant Thakur and attended by various officials

File photo of Panvel residents taking out a morcha demanding adequate water supply. (Hindustan Times)

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Published on Feb 23, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByG Mohiuddin Jeddy

Karnataka government to form contingency plan to address potential dry spell

Priyank Kharge said that the district collectors have been instructed to submit reports on local issues to enable emergency planning and implementation.

Krishna Byre Gowda (L), Priyank Kharge (R).(X/@PriyankKharge)

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Updated on Feb 22, 2025 03:57 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': DK Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was present at the All India State Water Ministers Conference held in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. (PTI)

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Published on Feb 19, 2025 03:49 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Session to begin on March 3, Sidda to table his 16th budget

Addressing concerns over inflation, Siddaramaiah acknowledged public expectations while stressing the role of both central and state governments.

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:56 AM IST

ByArun Dev

Ghaziabad shuttering crash: FIR against contractor firm after 8 hurt

Police took cognizance and have registered an FIR against two officials of the construction company (JSP projects) for negligent acts and also acts causing grievous hurt as eight workers got injured

The tank was being built as part of ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’, a central government scheme to provide tap water to every rural house, when some of the workers fell off from about 20 metres high platform. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:34 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal

Ghaziabad: 8 workers injured as shuttering of water tank crashes

Tncident occurred when about eight of a dozen workers, who climbed up the top portion of the water tank, suddenly fell to the ground as a shuttering fitted to the water tank collapsed

A committee of officials, comprising sub-divisional magistrate of Modinagar, executive engineer of the public works department, and engineer from Muradnagar Nagar Palika, was set up to probe the incident. (Sakib Ali/HT Photos)

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says BJP ‘peddling lies’ on Jal Jeevan Mission scheme

Siddaramaiah said that the state govt effectively utilized its budget while the Centre has failed to release promised funds.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI)

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Published on Feb 16, 2025 12:16 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP for 'peddling lies' on Jal Jeevan Mission

BJP Leader V Somanna told the Lok Sabha that Karnataka had spent ₹11,760 crore under JJM, despite being allocated ₹28,623 crore.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. File Photo

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Updated on Feb 15, 2025 01:38 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

62% of welfare scheme funds not utilised by UTs, states in ’24: Govt

For the first time, the Union budget for 2025-26 contained a new statement that shows fund balance under single nodal agency (SNA) accounts with state and Union territories with respect to select centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) of ₹500 crore and above.

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal

Union Budget: ₹74,000 crore allocated for drinking water, sanitation

The allocation marked a substantial rise from the revised estimates of ₹29,916 crore for 2024-25 for the department.

The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has been allocated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25,276.83 crore, an increase from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>21,640.88 crore from the revised estimates.. (Pic courtesy: Sodasense.com)

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Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:08 PM IST

PTI |

Nirmala Sitharaman announces extension of Jal Jeevan mission till 2028

Presenting her eighth consecutive budget, Sitharaman said under the Jal Jeevan Mission 15 crore households.

Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water connection to all rural households, has been extended till 2028 (file image)

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Published on Feb 01, 2025 12:23 PM IST

PTI |

Karnataka invitees left stranded at Delhi airport ahead of Republic Day: Report

After a lengthy wait, they arranged private lodging, showcasing disorganization in honoring individuals recognized for improving rural water supply.

The invitees from Karnataka were scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu as part of the Republic Day celebrations. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2025 04:15 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

IAS Anurag Srivastava to receive PM’s award for solar innovation

A 1992-batch IAS officer, Srivastava spearheaded the integration of solar energy in the state’s water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

ACS, Namami Gange and rural water supply department, Anurag Srivastava. (Sourced)

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Published on Jan 15, 2025 08:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Graft galore in UP govt: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges rampant corruption in Uttar Pradesh, claiming the government is involved in widespread budget loot across various schemes.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. (HT file)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 10:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mahakumbh-2025: Expo to highlight B’khand transformation through Jal Jeevan Mission from today

Set across 40,000 square feet, a dedicated exhibition in sector 7 of the tent city will present this very vivid picture of a prosperous Uttar Pradesh

The mega exhibition in Mahakumbh-2025 tent city set to open for public from Friday (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Punjab seeks release of Jal Jeevan Mission arrears

The Punjab water supply and sanitation minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Tuesday impressed upon the Union minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil to release a pending first instalment for financial year 2024-25 of ₹161 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission

Mundian said that the state intends to achieve model plus status under SBM (G) for all villages in Punjab as a priority for the wellbeing of the various sections of society. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Jal Jeevan Mission projects: U.P. to showcase solar power usage at Raipur meet

The purpose of the conference is to encourage other states to adopt a similar model that saves electricity

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Updated on Nov 21, 2024 06:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Focus on politics as Rahul reviews projects in Rae Bareli

Public representatives, including BJP’s, advocated a resolution to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for increased allocations to the Jal Jeevan Mission’s piped water scheme

Senior Cong leader Rahul Gandhi during a meeting in Rae Bareli on November 5. (Agency)

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Updated on Nov 06, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow

Two migrant workers shot at by terrorists in Budgam

The attack was the fourth such assault on civilians since the formation of the new National Conference-led Jammu and Kashmir government

Security personnel keep vigil after two persons from Uttar Pradesh were shot at by militants, in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam. (PTI)

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Updated on Nov 02, 2024 12:35 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

The hidden costs of water on public health

This article is authored by Dr Balram Bhargava, president, National Academy of Sciences, India.

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Published on Oct 30, 2024 11:00 AM IST

ByBalram Bhargava

No AES, JE death in UP so far this year: Jal Jeevan Mission data

The turning point in the fight against AES/JE came with the launch and expansion of the ‘Har Ghar Nal’ scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019

Recognizing the seriousness of the situation and prioritising health in affected regions, the Yogi government accelerated efforts to deliver tap water to households in districts heavily impacted by diseases like JE and AES, significantly improving access to clean water. (Pic for representation)

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Published on Oct 17, 2024 10:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Jal Jeevan Mission probe: ED conducts searches in Ranchi

Among those raided include a premises linked to an IAS officer, a personal staffer of drinking water and sanitation minister, some government officials, contractors and businessmen

Officials said all the locations being raided are in Ranchi. (Representative file photo)

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Published on Oct 14, 2024 11:07 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PM Narendra Modi completes 23 years in office: His achievements so far

As chief minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, Modi pioneered a governance model centered on economic growth and social welfare programmes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tries his hands at drums at the Samadhi of Sant Seva Lal Ji Maharaj, in Washim. (ANI Photo)

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Updated on Oct 07, 2024 12:34 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

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Women climb down dried up well, walk miles as water crisis hits Nashik village

PM Modi to unveil projects worth over ₹3,884 crore in Kashi on April 11, including foundation stones and inaugurations, addressing a large public gathering.

Villagers of Parsu keep watch on the drinking water well from 7 am to 10 pm to ensure that no one violates the restrictions amid water crisis

J&K assembly speaker announces a House panel to investigate alleged bungling in the Jal Jeevan Mission amid concerns from various political members.

The panel, presenting its third report on demands for grants (2025-26) for the Jal Shakti ministry, also questioned officials on the reasons behind a sharp cut in funding for the programme in 2024-25 compared to previous years.

This article is authored by Archana Pandey, content manager and Monideepa Das, documentation and reporting officer, WaterAid India, New Delhi.

Human error caused eight workers to fall 20m during a Jal Jeevan Mission project in Muradnagar; probe finds improper shuttering tie. FIR filed.

The assurance was given by MJP officials at a recent meeting held at PMC office that was called by MLA Prashant Thakur and attended by various officials

Priyank Kharge said that the district collectors have been instructed to submit reports on local issues to enable emergency planning and implementation.

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was present at the All India State Water Ministers Conference held in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Addressing concerns over inflation, Siddaramaiah acknowledged public expectations while stressing the role of both central and state governments.

Police took cognizance and have registered an FIR against two officials of the construction company (JSP projects) for negligent acts and also acts causing grievous hurt as eight workers got injured

Tncident occurred when about eight of a dozen workers, who climbed up the top portion of the water tank, suddenly fell to the ground as a shuttering fitted to the water tank collapsed

Siddaramaiah said that the state govt effectively utilized its budget while the Centre has failed to release promised funds.

BJP Leader V Somanna told the Lok Sabha that Karnataka had spent ₹11,760 crore under JJM, despite being allocated ₹28,623 crore.

For the first time, the Union budget for 2025-26 contained a new statement that shows fund balance under single nodal agency (SNA) accounts with state and Union territories with respect to select centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) of ₹500 crore and above.

The allocation marked a substantial rise from the revised estimates of ₹29,916 crore for 2024-25 for the department.

Presenting her eighth consecutive budget, Sitharaman said under the Jal Jeevan Mission 15 crore households.

After a lengthy wait, they arranged private lodging, showcasing disorganization in honoring individuals recognized for improving rural water supply.

A 1992-batch IAS officer, Srivastava spearheaded the integration of solar energy in the state’s water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges rampant corruption in Uttar Pradesh, claiming the government is involved in widespread budget loot across various schemes.

Set across 40,000 square feet, a dedicated exhibition in sector 7 of the tent city will present this very vivid picture of a prosperous Uttar Pradesh

The Punjab water supply and sanitation minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Tuesday impressed upon the Union minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil to release a pending first instalment for financial year 2024-25 of ₹161 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission

The purpose of the conference is to encourage other states to adopt a similar model that saves electricity

Public representatives, including BJP’s, advocated a resolution to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for increased allocations to the Jal Jeevan Mission’s piped water scheme

The attack was the fourth such assault on civilians since the formation of the new National Conference-led Jammu and Kashmir government

This article is authored by Dr Balram Bhargava, president, National Academy of Sciences, India.

The turning point in the fight against AES/JE came with the launch and expansion of the ‘Har Ghar Nal’ scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019

Among those raided include a premises linked to an IAS officer, a personal staffer of drinking water and sanitation minister, some government officials, contractors and businessmen

As chief minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, Modi pioneered a governance model centered on economic growth and social welfare programmes.

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