The Government of India encourages research in various areas of water resources. Important areas for intensifying research efforts have been identified in National Water Policy which inter-alia include, “water harvesting and ground water recharge” and “water conservation”.

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The repair and maintenance of dams comes under the purview of the concerned State Governments / project authorities and they carry out such works from their own resources.

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The details of the project proposals received from State Governments for declaration is as National Projects is given below. High Powered Steering Committee, Expenditure Finance Committee/Project Investment Board and thereafter by the Government is the channel for clearances of the project to be declared as national project.

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A two-day workshop an “Ground Water Resources Estimation” was inaugurated by Dr. Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission here today. It has been organized by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Water Resources in association with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT, Delhi).

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Dr. Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission will inaugurate a Workshop on “Ground Water Resources Estimation” organized by the (CGWB), Ministry of Water Resources & IIT, Delhi

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521 schemes of Reclamation of Waterlogged Areas of various State Governments have been approved so far with an estimated area of 62030.57 Hectare (ha) to be reclaimed, out of which an area of 43,671.00 ha has been reclaimed till now.

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The Consultative Committee of M/o Water Resources met here today to discuss the “Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM)” Programme. Sh. Pawan Kumar Bansal, the Union Minister for Water Resources presided over the meeting and Shri Vincent H. Pala, the Minister of State for Water Resources was present.

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Travelers will receive a comprehensive overview of the most important water-related challenges facing people in Kenya, and of some of the innovative and effective solutions that have been suggested in response.

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For sustainable development and efficient management of water resources in the country, the Ministry of Water Resources is responsible for laying down policy guidelines and programmes

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Schools across Leicestershire could save up to 80 million litres of water a year through a joint initiative between Leicestershire County Council and Severn Trent Water.

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In the wake of a recent controversy over the retreat of Himalayan glaciers, in which the UN's climate science body admitted that the assertion they would disappear by 2035 was an error, water availability has emerged as a key issue of even greater uncertainty.

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The quality of water in the river Ganga has shown some improvement after the implementation of the Ganga Action Plan (GAP), the Ministry of Environment & Forests said today.

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Storm water utility fees for San Angelo residents, churches, businesses and other organizations take effect this month. The fees are driven by the federally mandated storm water management program for San Angelo.

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India is one of the main market areas of Finnish cleantech companies. Yet there is still huge business potential. Finnish cleantech companies are estimated to double the Finnish-Indian business co-operation on cleantech sector in three years.

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The scheme on 'Artificial Recharge of Groundwater through Dugwells' has been launched in the year 2008 with a total outlay of Rs. 1798.71 crore including subsidy component of Rs. 1499.27 crore in over-exploited, Critical and Semi-critical areas of 1180 Blocks/Talukas/Mandals in seven States viz. Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

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Dhaka, Jan 5 (IANS) Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia has accused neighbour India of committing “aggression by controlling rivers” as top officials of the two governments discussed sharing of river waters.

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Ministry of Water Resources has been pursuing the matter regarding enactment of law on ground water with all States/UTs. The Model Bill was initially circulated in 1970 which has been re-circulated in 1992, 1996 and 2005 to the States/Union Territories to enable them to enact suitable legislation for regulation and control of ground water development on the lines of Model Bill.

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By now every residence within the City of Bedford should have received a new blue trash can, also known as a toter. Some people love them, some hate them, but most don’t seem to care either way.

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Ministry of Water Resources has been pursuing the matter regarding enactment of law on ground water with all States/UTs. The Model Bill was initially circulated in 1970 which has been re-circulated in 1992, 1996 and 2005 to the States/Union Territories to enable them to enact suitable legislation for regulation and control of ground water development on the lines of Model Bill.

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The water quality of the river Ganga indicates some improvement over the pre-Ganga Action Plan (GAP) period. This has been stated in a report prepared by Planning Commission in May 2009 on utilisation of funds and assets created through Ganga Action Plan (GAP) in States. The report mentions that water quality monitoring done by reputed independent institutions.

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There are 36,165 hazardous waste generating industries in the country. 6.2 MT hazardous waste is generated by them every year, of which landfillable waste is 2.7 MT, incinerable 0.41 MT and Recyclable Hazardous Waste is 3.08 MT.

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During 2005, 1,46,800 tonnes of e-waste was generated in the country, which is expected to increase to 8,00,000 by 2012. A survey carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) further states that the top ten cities generating e-waste are Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Pune, Surat and Nagpur.

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Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) today announced that U.S. Pipe and Foundry Company LLC (U.S. Pipe) will close its ductile iron pipe manufacturing plant in North Birmingham, Alabama by March 31, 2010, eliminating approximately 260 positions.

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ZAG/S&W LLP has announced that, in conjunction with the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C., and the U.S.-Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF), it is continuing its unique cleantech, water conservation, and renewable energy symposia and education programs. The first symposium, held in December 2009, focused on Israeli alternative energy technologies and energy efficiency initiatives. The next presentation, on the crucial topic of water conservation and energy, is scheduled for late March.

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A method of natural gas drilling that may soon be employed at Oglebay Park can yield a troubling byproduct: very briny wastewater that regulators believe can kill fish and sour tap water.

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Central Water Commission (CWC) under Ministry of Water Resources is monitoring storage position of 81 important reservoirs spread all over the country, of which as many as 36 reservoirs are having significant hydro-power benefits with installed capacities of more than 60 MW each. The combined live storage in these 81 reservoirs at the beginning of monsoon i.e. 1st June 2009 was 11 % of their designed capacity and stood at 44% of the designed capacity as on 28.01.2010.

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The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) recently announced the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the board, effective January 2010, are Catherine R. Gerali, Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver; Stephen R. Maguin, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County; and Brian L. Wheeler, Toho Water Authority, Kissimmee, Fla.

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Disappearing freshwater sources due to climate changes have heralded a green drive to reduce carbon footprints and minimize wastage and costs.

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has completed a major revision of its Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan, which is now available to the public. The year-long process created 12 regional forums based on river watersheds to promote dialogue and joint planning with outside stakeholders and field staff.

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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS), will hold a live webcast of its conference call to discuss fourth quarter results for 2009 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Watts Water Technologies will announce its financial results for this period in a press release to be issued after market close on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

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Various States have increased the minimum thickness of plastic carry bags to even higher limits of 40, 50, or 70 microns. These States/ UTs are: Goa (40 micron), Himachal Pradesh ( 70 micron; HP Cabinet decided to ban plastics in the entire State with effect from 15.08.2009), Maharashtra (50 micron), Meghalaya ( 40 micron), Punjab (30 micron), Chandigarh (30 micron), West Bengal (40 micron ), Kerala (30 micron)

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The Defense Department today identified global climate change as “an accelerant of instability” that could have “significant geopolitical impacts” that "may spark or exacerbate future conflicts." The findings were contained in the Pentagon’s Quadrennial Defense Review.

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NRDC today announced a new addition to its global warming and clean energy leadership team: Katherine Kennedy. Formerly the top environmental litigator for the State of New York, Kennedy has rejoined NRDC as Counsel to the Air and Energy Program and will lead NRDC’s legal and regulatory efforts on climate change and clean energy at the national level.

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