water resources

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

Satya Pal Singh, MoS HRD, Water Resources - Profile

Here is the profile of Satya Pal Singh, MoS of Human Resource Development and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation ministries.

Sep 03, 2017, 21:52 PM IST

India needs to improve water management regimes, says expert

The current water usage in India is not equal with some agricultural crops consuming higher rate of water, he added. This needs to be corrected, said Singh, whose works include in rural and environment development.

Jun 30, 2017, 08:51 AM IST

Imposters using my name for rave parties: Goa Water Resources Minister Vinod Palienkar

Goa's Water Resources Minister Vinod Palienkar has claimed that imposters were "misusing" his name with the police to allow rave parties to continue till early hours in the Anjuna-Vagator beach belt.

Apr 10, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Uma Bharti wants 'Somnath-like' solution for Ram temple

Union Minister for Water Resources Uma Bharti today suggested a Somnath-like solution for the Ram Mandir issue in Ayodhya.

Mar 20, 2017, 23:23 PM IST

India, EU sign MoU to clean rivers

India and the European Union (EU) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Water Partnership to clean Indian rivers with European assistance.

Oct 08, 2016, 00:32 AM IST

Shameful we are still slaves of English: Uma Bharti

Union minister Uma Bharti on Wednesday made a pitch for the use of Hindi in administrative works, saying it is "shameful" that the people of the country are yet to free themselves from the "slavery" of English language even after 68 years of Independence.

Jul 20, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Chinese VP meets PM Modi; India, China ink two MoUs

The prime minister said that there was tremendous potential for India and China to grow their economic and developmental partnership.

Nov 06, 2015, 23:25 PM IST