Water conservation

Mohan Bhagwat Speech: RSS Chief comments on wastage of water, says, 'Excessive wastage of water in slaughterhouses'

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has expressed concern about water. Mohan Bhagwat says, 'Excessive wastage of water in slaughterhouses'. This statement was given by Mohan Bhagwat during Sujalam International Water Festival in Ujjain.

Dec 29, 2022, 12:46 PM IST

'Drink alcohol, chew tobacco, smoke weed but...': BJP MP Janardan Mishra's STRANGE remark on water conservation

Mishra was speaking at a water conservation workshop in Rewa Krishnaraj Kapoor Auditorium in Madhya Pradesh.

Nov 08, 2022, 07:16 AM IST

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat honours columnist Abhishek Gupta, others

Shekhawat honored eminent social worker, environmentalist and scholars from all over the country, who had made special contribution in water conservation.

Sep 24, 2022, 02:10 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wants to use highways to create lakes under mission Amrit Sarovar

The statement comes from the Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari as the government plans to conserve water through the 'Mission Amrit Sarovar', reports PTI.

Sep 11, 2022, 15:04 PM IST

Government to launch ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign to promote water conservation: PM Modi in ‘Mann ki Baat’

"This is the best time to think about water conservation in the summer months ahead. Yesterday was the festival of Magha Purnima. The month of Magh is associated with rivers, lakes, and water bodies. Water is life for us, it is also faith and it is also a stream of development," PM Modi said during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme.

Feb 28, 2021, 12:11 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi urges citizens' support on 'three requests'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged citizens to focus on their Fundamental Duties as much as the Fundamental Rights and also requested active support in conserving water and the environment.

Jan 02, 2020, 22:38 PM IST

U.P. formula for Water Conservation

Here's the U.P. formula for Water Conservation

Jul 20, 2019, 06:58 AM IST

DNA: PM Modi: Start a mass movement for water conservation

With water crisis rampant in many parts of India due to lack of adequate rainfall, depletion of groundwater and scorching heat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday suggested three ways in which citizens can conserve water.

Jul 02, 2019, 23:18 PM IST

Deshhit: Either choose water conservation now or starve for it later

Water, no doubt, is one of the most precious gifts to the mankind. It is the most essential component of life and a vital for their sustenance. But today, sorrowfully, India is passing through a very tough situation in this regard. About half of India is facing even drinking water crisis with Chennai and Bengaluru and some other cities.

Jul 02, 2019, 21:50 PM IST

There is need to conserve every drop of water, says PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat

With different parts of the country facing water crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people to conserve every drop of water and to make it a mass movement akin to the Swachh Bharat mission.

Jun 30, 2019, 14:35 PM IST

UP CM bats for public participation in improving society

The chief minister also said that places of worship should be open to every citizen. 

Nov 04, 2018, 00:14 AM IST

Winners of first fortnight of 'Jal Bachao, Video Banao, Puraskar Pao' contest announced

The contest was launched by the Ministry with the objective of spreading awareness about water conservation in collaboration with the MyGov portal. Any Indian citizen can participate in the contest.

Aug 09, 2018, 00:25 AM IST

Ministry of Water Resources launches 'Jal Bachao, Video Banao, Puruskar Pao' contest on water conservation

In the contest, any Indian citizen can upload their video entries on YouTube and enter the publicly accessible link on the Video link section of MyGov contest page www.mygov.in.

Jul 12, 2018, 07:27 AM IST

Despite scarcity, Kanpur road gets clogged with overflowing water

At a time when most cities in India face water shortage, Kanpur is no different. Summer months usually result in burden on water resources increasing manifold and it is because of this that a burst pipe leaking water by lakhs of litres in a Kanpur locality is being seen by many as nothing short of criminal negligence.

Apr 14, 2018, 16:47 PM IST

World Water Day: Do your bit to save water, start at home – Here's how

When we neglect our ecosystems, we make it harder to provide everyone with the water we need to survive and thrive. 

Mar 22, 2018, 10:45 AM IST

India, Israel sign seven agreements following delegation-level talks headed by PM Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu

India and Israel on Wednesday signed seven agreements.

Jul 05, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

New material removes water pollutants using solar energy

By heating the reaction mixture at high pressures inside a sealed container, the composite is synthesised by growing ultra-thin "nanowires" of tungsten oxide on the surface of tiny particles of tantalum nitride.

Jul 01, 2017, 17:31 PM IST

Little actions can save substantial amount of water: Farhan Akhtar

Apart from Farhan's association, the campaign has taken a creative way to reach out to a wider audience by showing short films. 

Apr 22, 2017, 10:31 AM IST

World Water Day: Five simple things you can do everyday to SAVE water

Water conservation is not just the responsibility of the government and authorities.

Mar 22, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

Recycling world's wastewater will ease global water crisis, protect environment: UN report

Two-thirds of humanity currently live in zones that experience water scarcity at least one month a year. Of which, half of those people are in China and India.

Mar 22, 2017, 09:38 AM IST