#river development

Project to Decongest Delhi NCR

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari has said that works worth Rs 50,000 crore have been sanctioned for road projects around Delhi. He said, these will immensely improve the air pollution in the Capital city generated due to traffic congestion. He said, controlling air pollution is not a difficult task…

Nitin Gadkari Namami Gange Projects in Agra and Mathura

Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stones of six Namami Gange projects in Agra and Mathura today. Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari said, on completion, these projects will be beneficial to lakhs of people in this area.

He said, the government is steadfastly working on cleaning…

Cauvery Water Disputes; State of Karnataka Vs. State of Tamil Nadu [Supreme Court of India, 09-12-2016]

Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 – Section 6 cannot be interpreted in an absolute mechanical manner and the words “same force as on order or decision” cannot be treated as a decree for the purpose for excluding the jurisdiction of Supreme Court. (more…)

When the matter comes to water and electricity, Gujarat has both resources in quite good amount. Gujarat is selling the electricity to other state. Maharashtra government demanded 16.5 TMC water for Khandesh region from Ukai Dam. Well, Ukai Dam is constructed on Tapi river and it is located near border of Gujarat - Maharashtra.

Vijay Shivtare who is the state minister of water resource demand more water while his is speaking at the fifth meeting of a special committee for interlinking of rivers. The meeting is chaired by Sawarlal Jat who is the union minister of water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and President of Interlinking River Project.