Govt launches water security initiative in stressed rural blocks

Centre Launches ‘National Initiative on Water Security’, 65% MGNREGA Funds to Go for Water Works in Over-Exploited Blocks

Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and C.R. Patil launch the National Initiative on Water Security, making water conservation a top priority under MGNREGA. The policy mandates fund allocation for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge across rural India.

Govt launches water security initiative in stressed rural blocks - The Rahnuma Daily

Govt launches water security initiative in stressed rural blocks New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Union government on Thursday launched the ‘National Initiative on Water Security’ to give precedence to water-related works in water-stressed rural blocks, an official said. The initiative makes a minimum expenditure on water conservation and harvesting activities mandatory in rural blocks, said an official of the Jal Shakti Ministry in a statement. The…

Govt launches water security initiative in stressed rural blocks

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Union government on Thursday launched the ‘National Initiative on Water Security’ to give precedence to water-related works in water-stressed rural blocks, an official said.… Continue reading Govt launches water security initiative in stressed rural blocks The post Govt launches water security initiative in stressed rural blocks first appeared on Australia India News.