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Time of India
17-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Groundwater Week: Awareness event held
1 2 Kanpur: As part of the Groundwater Week (July 16 to 22), a public awareness programme was organised in the village of Manjhawan, Bidhnu Block on Thursday. The event was held on the theme 'Secure Water, Secure Future'. An awareness rally and a street play on importance of groundwater conservation were held. The event was attended by Hydrologist Archana Singh, Rajkamal Lodhi, Junior Engineer Gopal Kumar Gupta, and other employees of the Groundwater Department. Officials shared practical water conservation measures with the villagers. tnn
Hans India
06-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
District-Level Training Held for Water Resources Census: Emphasis on Accurate, Paperless Data Collection
Gadwal: Chief Planning Officer Yoganand emphasized that precise and unbiased data collection is essential for effective government policy-making. He instructed officials to ensure that every detail is recorded comprehensively and impartially. Speaking at the district-level training program held on Saturday at the IDOC Video Conference Hall, Yoganand addressed officials as part of the 7th Minor Water Resources Census and the 2nd Water Bodies Census for the agricultural year 2023–2024. He highlighted the importance of these censuses, stating that collecting detailed information on groundwater sources, surface water bodies, ponds, tanks, check dams, dug wells, and other minor irrigation sources in villages would provide a holistic perspective on rural water security. The 2023–24 census stands out for a significant advancement—for the first time, data will be recorded through a 'Mobile App'-based, paperless system, using LGD (Local Government Directory) codes for every village. Yoganand further informed that the census of dug wells will be conducted with the assistance of the Groundwater Department, while the enumeration of medium and major irrigation sources will be carried out under the supervision of the Irrigation Department. Detailed training was provided on schedule filling procedures, technical guidelines, data accuracy, and timely reporting to ensure a smooth enumeration process. Officials from the District Irrigation Department and Groundwater Department attended the program and shared key instructions and suggestions. They emphasized that the training sessions were designed to give clear understanding and guidance to all participants involved in the census. The Chief Planning Officer and associated officials called on all staff to ensure that the data collected meets the quality and accuracy expected by the government. Participants of the training included planning and statistical officers from all mandals, sub-statistical officers, and other relevant field functionaries. This initiative is expected to play a pivotal role in understanding local water resources and contribute meaningfully to water security and sustainable irrigation planning across rural Telangana.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
District-Level Training Begins for Water Bodies Census Using Mobile App: Emphasis on Accurate Data for Policy Planning
Gadwal: Chief Planning Officer Yoganand emphasized that precise and unbiased data is crucial for effective government policy-making. He instructed that every detail in data collection should be recorded impartially and comprehensively to support meaningful developmental initiatives. He made these remarks on Saturday during a district-level training program conducted at the IDOC Video Conference Hall. The session was held in connection with the 7th Minor Irrigation Census and the 2nd Water Bodies Census pertaining to the 2023–2024 agricultural year. Significance of the Census Explained Addressing the gathering, Yoganand elaborated on the importance of enumerating minor irrigation sources and water bodies. He noted that collecting data on underground and surface water resources in villages—including ponds, tanks, farm pits, wells, and other sources—would help develop a holistic perspective on rural water security. He highlighted a key feature of this census: for the first time, the enumeration will be conducted through a mobile app-based, paperless approach, and data will be entered based on the LGD (Local Government Directory) code for each village. Departmental Collaboration The enumeration of farm ponds (buggalu) will be carried out with the assistance of the Groundwater Department, while the medium and major irrigation sources will be covered under the supervision of the Irrigation Department. Technical Training Provided Special training was imparted during the program on: Proper completion of census schedules Technical guidelines Ensuring data accuracy Adherence to timelines District-level officers from the Irrigation Department and the Groundwater Department participated and offered key suggestions to ensure successful execution of the census. Officials expressed confidence that the training sessions would offer clarity to all participants and help in achieving the accurate, high-quality data expected by the government. Broad Participation The training session witnessed participation from: Mandal-level Planning and Statistical Officers Assistant Statistical Officers Other relevant technical staff The initiative marks a significant step towards data-driven water management policies aimed at improving rural water sustainability across the district.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
World Bank delegation inspects Saraswati River and recharge system in Haryana
KURUKSHETRA: A high-level team from the on Wednesday visited the Saraswati River and its recharge systems in Haryana's Bohli and Isargarh villages in Kurukshetra district. The team included The World Bank's Joop Stoutjesdijk, Lead Water Resources Management Specialist, and Bogachan Benli (PhD), Senior Irrigation and Drainage Specialist. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They were accompanied by officials from the Haryana's Groundwater Department and irrigation team. During the inspection, the team reviewed the ongoing Saraswati river recharge initiatives and praised the effectiveness of Haryana's irrigation infrastructure and water management, under the leadership of Chief Minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini. Deputy Chairman of the Haryana Sarasvati Heritage Development Board (HSHDB), Dhuman Singh Kirmach, shared that eleven recharge reservoirs have been constructed along the Saraswati River. These have contributed significantly to rising groundwater levels in the region. He noted that for the past three years, water has continuously flowed in the river, which has brought immense relief and happiness to local farmers, making the river a 'blessing' for the area. Kirmach also explained that the HSHDB, originally established under former CM and now Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar and now actively supported by CM Nayab Saini, is working towards ensuring a year-round flow of water in the river. Currently, water flows for about six to seven months annually. To achieve continuous flow, the HSHDB is constructing a dam and barrage at Adi Badri and planning a reservoir over 350 acres. Kirmach expressed confidence that the vision of year-round flow in Saraswati is not far from realization. He emphasized the cultural and civilizational significance of the Saraswati River, linking it to the origins of the ancient Saraswati-Indus Valley Civilization. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'This river is not just water; it is a part of our heritage,' he said. Dhuman Singh claimed, 'The identified course of the Saraswati River spans from the Bandarpunch glacier in Uttarakhand, through Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and reaches the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. In Haryana, approximately 400 kilometers of the river course — from Bilaspur to the Ottu Headworks in Sirsa — now has flowing water. The river system integrates water from multiple local sources, including the Chautang, Linda, Tangri, Markanda, and Ghaggar rivers. ' World Bank officials commended the recharge systems established along the Saraswati River and lauded the state government's commitment to sustainable river rejuvenation. Senior hydrologist Virender Lamba, executive engineer Ajit Singh, and Navtej Singh were also present during the visit.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Officials interact with villagers of Devalampeta ST Colony regarding DA-JGUA initiative
The Chittoor district administration conducted a gram sabha at the ST Colony of Devalampeta village in Jagamarla panchayat of Palamaner mandal, on Wednesday. They interacted with the villagers regarding the implementation of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), a national-level initiative launched by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs on October 2, 2024. District Tribal Welfare and Empowerment officer S. Murthy, Groundwater Department deputy director Govardhan Reddy, along with senior officials of the Skill Development and Fisheries Department, took part in the programme. They highlighted the need for coordination among departments to ensure all government welfare schemes reach tribal areas promptly. Devalampeta ST Colony, with a total of 194 households, of which 110 are tribal, was chosen under the DA-JGUA initiative to ensure focused and sustainable rural development. The initiative aims at offering access to health, education, basic infrastructure, and livelihood opportunities for the tribal population. Mr. Murthy urged the departments of DRDA, Education, Health, Women and Child Welfare, Panchayat Raj, Rural Water Supply, Electricity, Agriculture, Telecom, and Employment to frequently conduct field visits and fix the problem areas. Meanwhile, the villagers brought to the notice of the officials key issues faced by them, such as lack of safe drinking water, absence of a drainage system, lack of anganwadis, Aadhaar cards, and inability to obtain bank loans for the purchase of cattle and sheep. In reply, the officials informed the residents that a detailed project report (DPR) for water and drainage works had been submitted to the district authorities, while a mini anganwadi centre had already been sanctioned.
