irrigation projects
Nabard approves Rs 65,635 crore loan for 93 irrigation projects
The Nabard has so far sanctioned Rs 65,634.93 crore funds for 93 prioritised irrigation projects out of 99.
Icy ponds on Himalayan glaciers influence water flow: study
Water flowing from glacierised catchments in the Himalaya is a critical water resource for mountain dwellers in particular.
Water quota ‘increased’ for rural areas
Only recently, the authority had revised water charges and fixed allocation of water from the irrigation department’s dams.
BJP asked to clarify cost hike in irrigation projects
Meanwhile, Preeti Sharma Menon, national executive member of Aam Aadmi Party, has also reacted on the story through Twitter.
Govt to give Rs 10,000 crore for 107 water projects
Irrigation minister said that the Centre’s sanction has been given to 86 irrigation projects.
Centre to give Rs 1000 crore for 26 Maharashtra irrigation projects, says Nitin Gadkari
Mr Gadkari took stock of the pending projects, which included those funded by central government as well.
Narendra Modi inaugurates 2 water projects for farmers in Gujarat
Prime Minister Modi will also address a textile summit, take part in a roadshow and unveil other state-centric projects.
Govt nod for 10 irrigation plans whose cost went up
The projects would bring 1.16 lakh hectares of land under irrigation.
Once against admn approvals, BJP now practices the same
The same BJP had, interestingly, opposed hikes in project costs as a result of administrative approvals.
CAG report: 57 irrigation projects delayed for 30 years
The cost of escalation of irrigation projects has been a major issue for the state government.