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Once Leh's Only Drinking Water Source, Historic T-Trench Comes Back To Life
The spring-fed water body, which once supplied drinking water to the entire Leh city, had fallen into disuse amid unplanned construction. Its restoration has boosted capacity from 3 lakh to 5 lakh litres a day while helping recharge groundwater.
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Rs 5,700 Crore 'Water Secure Haryana' Programme To Be Launched
The Haryana Government plans to launch the ambitious 'Water Secure Haryana' Program, a landmark initiative of about Rs 5,700 crore, of which around Rs 4,000 crore will be supported by the World Bank under its Program-for-Results framework.
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China Loses 26 Percent of Its Glaciers Due to Global Warming, Claims New Study
China's glaciers have shrunk by 26 percent over six decades, with nearly 7,000 small glaciers disappearing. Data from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that glacier area dropped from 59,000 sq km in the 1960s to 46,000 sq km by 2020. Scientists warn that continued ice loss could worsen water shortages. Authorities are trying to slow the proce...
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IIT Madras Launches New International Masters Program On Water Security And Global Change
The deadline to apply for the program is April 30, 2024.
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Water Security Major Concern, India Must Revive Ancient Connect With Nature: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged water security as a major concern and called for the revival of the country's "emotional connection" with nature, what he said the world's calls "sustainable development".
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Jal Jeevan Mission Key Parameter For States To Provide Water For All: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the importance of the first All India Conference of Water Ministers of the country by shining a light on the unprecedented work done by India in areas of water security.
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Once Leh's Only Drinking Water Source, Historic T-Trench Comes Back To Life
The spring-fed water body, which once supplied drinking water to the entire Leh city, had fallen into disuse amid unplanned construction. Its restoration has boosted capacity from 3 lakh to 5 lakh litres a day while helping recharge groundwater.
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Rs 5,700 Crore 'Water Secure Haryana' Programme To Be Launched
The Haryana Government plans to launch the ambitious 'Water Secure Haryana' Program, a landmark initiative of about Rs 5,700 crore, of which around Rs 4,000 crore will be supported by the World Bank under its Program-for-Results framework.
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China Loses 26 Percent of Its Glaciers Due to Global Warming, Claims New Study
China's glaciers have shrunk by 26 percent over six decades, with nearly 7,000 small glaciers disappearing. Data from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that glacier area dropped from 59,000 sq km in the 1960s to 46,000 sq km by 2020. Scientists warn that continued ice loss could worsen water shortages. Authorities are trying to slow the proce...
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IIT Madras Launches New International Masters Program On Water Security And Global Change
The deadline to apply for the program is April 30, 2024.
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Water Security Major Concern, India Must Revive Ancient Connect With Nature: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged water security as a major concern and called for the revival of the country's "emotional connection" with nature, what he said the world's calls "sustainable development".
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Jal Jeevan Mission Key Parameter For States To Provide Water For All: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the importance of the first All India Conference of Water Ministers of the country by shining a light on the unprecedented work done by India in areas of water security.
