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1 In 4 People Globally Lack Access To Safe Drinking Water: UN
More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that progress towards universal coverage was moving nowhere near quickly enough.
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Drinking Fountains In This Region In Bulgaria Have Rich Cultural Significance - Here's Why
Many historic drinking fountains were built centuries ago, before households had plumbing. In parts of Bulgaria, people attach sentimental and cultural value to them.
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One-Third Of Delhi Low-income Families Spend 15% Of Income On Drinking Water
At least 34 per cent of Delhi's low-income households spend 15 per cent of their monthly income accessing basic drinking water, according to a survey released by an NGO.
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No Caste Discrimination In Water Distribution: Madras High Court's Big Order
In a powerful and far-reaching order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has condemned caste-based discrimination in access to public water resources and directed statewide implementation of equitable practices.
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Over 80% of Rural Indian Families Now Have Access to Piped Drinking Water
Marking a significant achievement in rural water infrastructure, the Centre's flagship initiative, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal, has reached a key milestone.
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MIT Researchers Test Innovative Device To Tap Water From Air
The system is expected to produce more water in humid environments, providing drinking water for households lacking access to safe water.
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MK Stalin To Launch Fifty Water Vending Machines In Chennai
In a major public welfare initiative to ensure access to clean drinking water for all, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will inaugurate 50 vending machines across Chennai on Wednesday.
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Water Tap In A Dry Rajasthan Village And A Dream Come True
Easy access to drinking water was a dream for the residents of Sundra village in Rajasthan's Barmer district till last week, when water gushed out of a tap built in the middle of a desert, after overcoming numerous obstacles.
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World Water Day 2024: History, Significance And Theme
World Water Day 2024: Across the world, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities.
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Over 95% People Have Access To Drinking Water In Rural Areas: Government Report
A government survey has revealed that 95 per cent of people in rural areas and 97.2 per cent in cities are having access to improved sources of drinking (potable) water during 2020-21.
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Centre's New Draft Guidelines On Water Supply For Differently-Abled
Foot-operated pedals to turn on taps, hand rails or grab bars at drinking water points and braille indication on taps are among the features included in the Centre's draft guidelines on accessible piped water supply for persons with disabilities.
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Water For All In Mumbai From May 1, Announces Aaditya Thackeray
Every resident of Mumbai including those living in slums or buildings without Occupation Certificate (OC) will have access to drinking water from May 1, Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray said on Tuesday.
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Bihar Ranks 4th Among States In Providing Tap Water In Rural Areas
Bihar has emerged as one of the top performing states in terms of providing safe drinking water through taps, with 87 per cent of its rural households having access to the amenity, a key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday
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Budget 2019: Har Ghar Jal For All Rural Houses By 2024
"Ensuring India's water security and providing access to safe drinking water to all Indians is a priority. A major step in this direction has been the constitution of Jal Shakti Ministry," Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Parliament while presenting the Union Budget 2019-20.
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2.2 Billion People Lack Access To Safe Drinking Water Globally: United Nations
4.2 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation services, a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
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1 In 4 People Globally Lack Access To Safe Drinking Water: UN
More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that progress towards universal coverage was moving nowhere near quickly enough.
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Drinking Fountains In This Region In Bulgaria Have Rich Cultural Significance - Here's Why
Many historic drinking fountains were built centuries ago, before households had plumbing. In parts of Bulgaria, people attach sentimental and cultural value to them.
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One-Third Of Delhi Low-income Families Spend 15% Of Income On Drinking Water
At least 34 per cent of Delhi's low-income households spend 15 per cent of their monthly income accessing basic drinking water, according to a survey released by an NGO.
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No Caste Discrimination In Water Distribution: Madras High Court's Big Order
In a powerful and far-reaching order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has condemned caste-based discrimination in access to public water resources and directed statewide implementation of equitable practices.
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Over 80% of Rural Indian Families Now Have Access to Piped Drinking Water
Marking a significant achievement in rural water infrastructure, the Centre's flagship initiative, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal, has reached a key milestone.
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MIT Researchers Test Innovative Device To Tap Water From Air
The system is expected to produce more water in humid environments, providing drinking water for households lacking access to safe water.
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MK Stalin To Launch Fifty Water Vending Machines In Chennai
In a major public welfare initiative to ensure access to clean drinking water for all, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will inaugurate 50 vending machines across Chennai on Wednesday.
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Water Tap In A Dry Rajasthan Village And A Dream Come True
Easy access to drinking water was a dream for the residents of Sundra village in Rajasthan's Barmer district till last week, when water gushed out of a tap built in the middle of a desert, after overcoming numerous obstacles.
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World Water Day 2024: History, Significance And Theme
World Water Day 2024: Across the world, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities.
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Over 95% People Have Access To Drinking Water In Rural Areas: Government Report
A government survey has revealed that 95 per cent of people in rural areas and 97.2 per cent in cities are having access to improved sources of drinking (potable) water during 2020-21.
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Centre's New Draft Guidelines On Water Supply For Differently-Abled
Foot-operated pedals to turn on taps, hand rails or grab bars at drinking water points and braille indication on taps are among the features included in the Centre's draft guidelines on accessible piped water supply for persons with disabilities.
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Water For All In Mumbai From May 1, Announces Aaditya Thackeray
Every resident of Mumbai including those living in slums or buildings without Occupation Certificate (OC) will have access to drinking water from May 1, Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray said on Tuesday.
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Bihar Ranks 4th Among States In Providing Tap Water In Rural Areas
Bihar has emerged as one of the top performing states in terms of providing safe drinking water through taps, with 87 per cent of its rural households having access to the amenity, a key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday
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Budget 2019: Har Ghar Jal For All Rural Houses By 2024
"Ensuring India's water security and providing access to safe drinking water to all Indians is a priority. A major step in this direction has been the constitution of Jal Shakti Ministry," Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Parliament while presenting the Union Budget 2019-20.
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2.2 Billion People Lack Access To Safe Drinking Water Globally: United Nations
4.2 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation services, a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
