ADOPTION OF DRIP IRRIGATION AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sahi Fasal: The National Water Mission launched the "Sahi Fasal" campaign in 2019. Under this initiative, the BWUE, in collaboration with the Atal Bhujal Yojana and the Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), planned 14 campaigns across 7 states during the financial year 2024-25, all of which have been completed. The campaign aims to encourage farmers in water-stressed areas to adopt less water-intensive and more water-effici...


CONTAMINATION OF WATER IN UTTAR PRADESH

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in August 2019 in partnership with States/UTs to make provision of potable tap water supply in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality and on a regular & long-term basis to rural households in the country. Drinking water being a State subject, the responsibility of planning, approval, implementation, operation & maintenance of drinking water supply schemes, including tho...


OPEN DEFECATION FREE (ODF) VILLAGES

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation does not maintain separate data on the number of villages with SC/ST majority population that have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF). Under Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen [SBM(G)] Phase-II, as per data recorded by the State on Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) of SBM(G) Phase-II, out of identified 2,567 villages, 78 villages, i.e 3.03% villages, have been declared ...


CRITICALLY POLLUTED RIVER STRETCHES

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) 2025 report on 'Polluted River Stretches for Restoration of Water Quality', two polluted river stretches have been identified in Maharashtra, one in Assam and four in Gujarat, where the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels exceed 30 mg/l. CPCB identifies polluted river stretches in the rivers across the country in association with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollu...


RIVER LINKING PROJECTS INVOLVING ANDHRA PRADESH

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No Name States benefited Annual Irrigation Domestic & Industrial (MCM) Hydro power Status 1. a.) Mahanadi (Manibhadra) -Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Odisha 4.43 802 445 Feasibility Report completed Alternate Mahanadi (Barmul) - Rushikulya - Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link Odisha 3.52 493.70 210 AP 0.91 91.3 (Drinking water) and 2. Godavari (Polavaram) - Krishna (Vijayawada) link AP ...


Raksha Mantri and his Russian counterpart co-chair 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation Meeting in New Delhi

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and the Defence Minister of Russia Mr Andrei Belousov co-chaired the 22nd session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on December 04, 2025. Both sides reiterated that the India-Russia relationship is based on a deep sense of trust, common principles and mutual respect. This meeting precedes the 23rd In...


INDIAN NAVY'S OPERATIONAL DEMONSTRATION OF MARITIME STRENGTH MARKS NAVY DAY 2025 AT SHANGUMUGHAM BEACH, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy displayed its operational prowess and maritime capabilities through a spectacular 'Operational Demonstration' at Shangumugham beach, Thiruvananthapuram on 03 Dec 2025. The mega event brought alive the Navy's formidable combat capabilities, technological excellence, and operational readiness, while reflecting the nation's growing maritime strength and self-reliance. The Hon'ble President was hosted by Adm Dinesh K Tri...


LAND EROSION ALONG BANKS OF GANGA RIVER IN BIHAR

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per information received from State Government of Bihar, villages in Manihari, Burari and Kursela blocks in Katihar district along river Ganga, are affected by soil erosion caused due to floods. Morphological study of Ganga River has been carried out by IIT Roorkee using remote sensing technique. This study plays an important role in understanding the nature of rivers in a comprehensive manner and provide assessment of decadal b...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEEP SEA EXPLORATION FOR MINERALS, OIL AND NATURAL GAS

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), two verticals entitled 'Technological Advancements for Deep-Sea Mining and Crewed Submersibles' and "Deep Ocean Survey & Exploration" focuses on the deep-sea exploration related activities. The deep seabed minerals exploration is done following signed contract with the International Seabed Authority. At present, the Government of India has three contracts with the International Seabed Authority (I...


Progress of Agro Processing Clusters under PMKSY

India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sr.No. Name of the Project Implementation/Execution Agency (PIA/PEA) Type of investment partner District State No. of units approved by the Ministry Date of approval Project cost (In Cr.) Grant Approved (in Cr.) Total Grant released (in Cr.) Private Investment Status Total Employment Expected/ Generated Farmers benefitted/ expected to be benefitted 1 M/s Ramansinghs Global Food Park Partnership Eluru Andhra Pradesh...