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Indiscriminate cultivation of water-intensive crops in the catchment area is diminishing precious rainwater harvesting efforts through the excessive use of groundwater, an ICRISAT study has revealed
Human activity around lakes depletes groundwater more than climate change: ICRISAT study Read More
Both sides expressed willingness to strengthen their existing friendly relations in the water management sector, preserve water resources in public water areas in Haryana
Israel, Haryana sign declaration on integrated water resources management Read More
The project would reduce dependency on groundwater resources. Besides, it would also help in making agriculture more remunerative for the farmers and more sustainable for the environment
2000 Farmers benefit from Gram Unnati’s climate-resilient agricultural practices in Uttarakhand Read More
Urging the industry for investment in the agriculture sector, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, the industry needs to support the government in its initiative to save water
Union Minister emphasises on better water management for sustainable agriculture Read More
Economic Survey lays special emphasis on the agriculture and food sector as a large proportion of population is engaged in it despite the reduction in its contribution to overall growth
Economic Survey: Priority should be given on irrigation water productivity Read More
Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation roped in Terra Drone India as its technology partner to ensure efficient water distribution in 1,085 villages
Terra Drone surveys farm land for smart water management in Maharashtra Read More
Out of 16 national irrigation projects, five projects have been taken up for execution after the concerned state governments obtained the necessary approvals as per the guidelines of the schemes
Utilisation of irrigation potential of national projects Read More
The agreement will enable the Ministry of Water Resources to release Central assistance to prioritised projects under PMKSY as per the requirements from time to time
Revised MoA signed for funding of 99 irrigation projects Read More
The report suggests to realign cropping pattern keeping in view water availability, irrigation, supplies in canal irrigation system, improve micro-irrigation and invest in water harvesting and encourage participatory irrigation management
NABARD releases water productivity mapping report for 10 crops Read More
The loan will focus on two large irrigation systems. At the first of these—the Kundalia irrigation project—it will develop 125,000 hectare of new and highly efficient and climate resilient irrigation networks
US$375 Mn ADB loan to expand irrigation projects in MP Read More