Water Conservation Archives

10 Sep

Haryana Sets 200,000-Acre Target for Watershed Development to Boost Irrigation and Conservation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAtal Bhujal, drip irrigation, Haryana irrigation, Nayab Saini, Water Conservation, watershed development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to draft comprehensive proposals covering over 200,000 acres of land under the Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0, urging the inclusion of more administrative blocks to maximise regional coverage. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh on Thursday alongside Chief Principal Secretary Rajesh Khullar and senior administrative secretaries, the Chief Minister instructed the agriculture and irrigation departments to intensify ground-level water recharge interventions while expanding dependable irrigation facilities across arid and semi-arid tracts of the state. During the review, Chief Minister Saini called…

31 Aug

Central Ground Water Board Assessment Proves Reversal of Punjab’s Aquifer Depletion, Says Baltej Pannu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, canal irrigation, Punjab groundwater, Water Conservation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Monday said the latest groundwater assessment has provided Punjab with a major reason for hope, as official figures show that the state has begun reversing a crisis that successive governments allowed to deepen for decades. He said the improvement was the outcome of the Bhagwant Singh Mann government’s sustained efforts to increase canal-water utilisation, strengthen canal infrastructure and reduce Punjab’s dependence on groundwater. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “For decades, we heard about the need to save Punjab’s waters. We…

31 Aug

Punjab Reverses Decades of Groundwater Depletion Through Massive Canal Irrigation Push

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Aquifer recharge, Barinder Goyal, canal irrigation, Punjab groundwater, Water Conservation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today said that the state has registered a significant turnaround in its groundwater situation, with the latest 2026 assessment of the Central Ground Water Board showing, for the first time in decades, an improvement in groundwater levels. He said the stage of groundwater development has declined from 164% in 2022 to 152.22% in 2026, while the number of over-exploited assessment units has fallen from 117 to 110 and safe units have increased from 17 to 20. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Monday, Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar…

31 Jul

Book ‘Ek Boond Sau Sawal’ Promoting Water Conservation Released in Chandigarh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDr Amit Kumar Agarwal, Dr Shamim Sharma, Ek Boond Sau Sawal, Haryana news, Water Conservation

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal, Commissioner and Secretary of the Information, Public Relations, Languages, and Culture Department, released the book Ek Boond Sau Sawal as the chief guest at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh on Friday. Co-authored by renowned writer Dr. Shamim Sharma and her daughter-in-law Dr. Sarita Sharma, the publication focuses on the critical message of water conservation. Commending the authors for their exceptional work, Dr. Agarwal praised the book for weaving together historical, literary, cultural, and environmental aspects of water in a simple and engaging style suitable for readers of all ages. Inspired by the insights in…

21 Jul

CM Nayab Singh Saini Directs Scientific Reuse of Treated Wastewater Across Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana news, Industrial water reuse, Nayab Singh Saini, Sewage treatment plant, Treated wastewater, Water Conservation

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level review meeting on the state's 'Reuse of Treated Waste Water (TWW) Policy' on Tuesday, stressing that water conservation remains a top priority for the state. Emphasizing the need for a planned and scientific approach to wastewater management, the Chief Minister noted that reusing treated water will reduce pressure on groundwater reserves and drinking water sources while ensuring long-term supply for industries, power plants, agriculture, and green belts. Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa and senior administrative officials attended the meeting to outline state distribution strategies. The Chief Minister…

11 Jan

Calgary Prepares to Ease Water Limits as Major Pipe Repair Nears Completion

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBearspaw South Feeder Main, Calgary water restrictions, Water Conservation

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — City officials say Calgary could begin easing water-use restrictions early next week as repairs to a critical water main move closer to completion, though residents are being warned that conservation efforts will return in the spring. Michael Thompson, Calgary’s general manager of infrastructure services, said a damaged portion of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main has been replaced and crews are now refilling the line. The process involves pumping roughly 22 million litres of water — enough to fill nine Olympic-sized swimming pools — back into the system before testing water quality. “About seven kilometres of pipe…

13 Sep

From Water Scarcity to Innovation: How Farmers in Southern Haryana Are Turning the Tide

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Farmers, Khet-Jalghar scheme, Mahendragarh irrigation, Water Conservation

Chandigarh – Once struggling with acute water scarcity, farmers in southern Haryana are now setting an example of agricultural transformation by adopting modern techniques. Government initiatives like the Khet-Jalghar scheme and micro-irrigation projects have changed lives in Mahendragarh district, especially in villages like Budin and Duloth, where farmers no longer depend solely on rainfall.Farmers in Duloth explained that subsidies for building both community and individual ponds have enabled them to move beyond traditional practices. They are now using advanced methods like drip and sprinkler irrigation, producing higher yields with less water.This shift is not only boosting farm incomes but also…

16 Jun

Haryana CM Saini Reviews ₹100-Crore Irrigation Projects, Orders Action Over Delays in Engineering Drawings

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana irrigation projects, Nayab Singh Saini, Water Conservation, WJC canal

Chandigarh, June 16 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting of major irrigation and water resource projects, each valued at over ₹100 crore, under the state’s Irrigation and Water Resources Department. Stressing the urgency and significance of water conservation and improved irrigation efficiency, Saini directed strict action against officials responsible for delays in approving engineering drawings.He emphasized that unnecessary delays in technical approvals hinder timely project execution. “There will be zero tolerance for poor-quality work or procedural delays. Any official found responsible for holding up engineering approvals will face strict action,” he said.The…

18 Mar

Minister Shruti Choudhary Reviews Irrigation Department’s Exhibition Preparations

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCatch the Rain, Haryana, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Panchkula, Shruti Choudhary, Water Conservation

Chandigarh, March 18 – Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhary visited the HVPN Power Training Institute in Panchkula to review the preparations for an exhibition being organized by the Irrigation Department. The exhibition will feature artworks prepared by the Art and Culture Department, focused on the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (Water Power Campaign). These artworks will be displayed at a national-level program to be held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22. The event was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of the Irrigation Department Anurag Aggarwal and HWRA Chairperson Keshni Anand Arora.Shruti Choudhary praised the artworks…