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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Every drop counts: Jangaon's low-cost rainwater harvesting pits show the way forward
Hyderabad: As 'every drop of water counts', a 'low-cost' water harvesting pit initiative in Jangaon district has caught national attention. To conserve water, govt employees in Jangaon have joined a voluntary effort and constructed nearly 7,175 rainwater harvesting pits on a war footing. It is estimated that this effort would yield at least one TMC of water, increasing the groundwater levels over a period of time. The National Water Mission (NWM), ministry of Jal Shakti, department of water resources, Govt of India, has lauded the "people-driven, 'low-cost' water conservation structures". "Every drop counts and every department can make a difference," the NWM said on August 7, detailing how the mission was accomplished. NWM director Archana Varma appreciated the Jangaon administration for the initiative, under which govt employees constructed the rainwater harvesting pits by chipping in from their own pockets. Collector Rizwan Basha Shaik, who launched the initiative, 'Mana Jilla Mana Neellu', on July 5, asked the employees to get at least 5,000 pits dug up at govt offices, school buildings, and hospital premises. However, the target was more than achieved, with practically every govt department doing its bit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad According to officials, the cost of constructing a rainwater harvesting pit is just Rs 1,500. The local gram panchayat was tasked with the responsibility of providing stones and mud by lifting them from collapsed structures or wherever available. The alarming groundwater situation in the district pushed the district administration into mission mode to construct rainwater harvesting pits. According to official statistics, the district average of groundwater levels was 4.84m in Jan 2022, which was in stark contrast to 10.21m in April 2025. An appeal has been made to the public to construct water harvesting pits at their houses and around borewells so that surface runoff is collected and percolates into the ground, which will help replenish wells and borewells. The low-cost percolation pits being constructed are one metre in length, one metre in breadth, and one metre in depth. Each pit will have a capacity of 1,000 litres. Officials said it could make a significant difference if 50,000 such pits are constructed, and plans are afoot to achieve this over a period of time. Collector Rizwan Basha said the idea was to ensure that every house has a rainwater harvesting pit, with the voluntary participation of everyone. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Usman added to NCERT books
NEW DELHI: Chapters on the lives and sacrifices of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and top gallantry award winners Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma have been added to the NCERT syllabus this academic year, defence ministry said on Thursday. The newly-introduced chapters, in Class VIII (Urdu), Class VII (Urdu) and Class VIII (English) respectively, aim to provide students with inspirational narratives of courage and duty. Manekshaw, the country's first five-star general, is remembered for his "exceptional leadership and strategic acumen", especially during the 1971 war. Brigadier Usman, posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, was martyred during the 1947-48 conflict in J&K, while Major Sharma became the first recipient of Param Vir Chakra for his heroic defence of Srinagar airport in 1947. "As part of efforts to establish National War Memorial (NWM) as a prominent national landmark, defence ministry partnered with education ministry and NCERT to integrate NWM and related references into the school curriculum," an official said. "Through these stories and their inclusion in the curriculum, students will not only gain insights into India's military history but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building," the official added.
India.com
4 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
NCERT Introduces Chapters On Stories Of War Heroes, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman
The Defence Ministry on Thursday announced that chapters on the life and sacrifices of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma have been included in the NCERT syllabus for the current academic year. These chapters have been added in Class VIII (Urdu), Class VII (Urdu) and Class VIII (English) respectively. These newly introduced chapters aim to inspire students with real-life examples of bravery, patriotism and service to the nation. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian officer to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal, is remembered for his remarkable leadership and strategic genius. Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma, both recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra, respectively (posthumously), laid down their lives in service of the nation and remain symbols of supreme sacrifice. As part of efforts to establish National War Memorial (NWM) as a prominent national landmark, Ministry of Defence has partnered with Ministry of Education and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to integrate NWM and related references into the school curriculum, press release said. Defence Ministry said that through these stories and their inclusion in the curriculum, students will not only gain insights into India's military history but also absorb important life lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of contributing to nation-building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation on 25 February 2019, located in the iconic Central Vista 'C' Hexagon, India Gate, New Delhi. The Memorial was established to inculcate a sense of patriotism, high moral values, sacrifice, national spirit, and belongingness among all citizens, while serving as a befitting tribute to our brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation, the ministry said.
IOL News
09-06-2025
- IOL News
Ongoing inspections reveal undocumented workers
The Department of Employment and Labour continues its oversight of construction sites in Knysna. Image: Department of Employment and Labour A year after the George building collapse, which claimed the lives of 34 people and left 28 injured, the Department of Employment and Labour continues oversight on construction sites in towns such as Knysna, which saw multiple undocumented foreign nationals taken into custody and the sites closed temporarily. In a statement, the department confirmed that during a multidisciplinary and unannounced inspection held on June 3, they visited the construction and hospitality sector in Knysna, where several undocumented workers were found. 'At one construction site, gross contravention to labour legislation was discovered, which led to the temporary closure of the site,' said the department. 'Multiple undocumented foreign nationals were taken into police custody on site, all thanks to the swift work of the joint venture between the department's Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) unit, the local Knysna police office, as well as Home Affairs' Border Management Authority. 'The blitz inspection forms part of the department's service delivery campaign in Knysna. #Yazini #Delservices #workersrights.' Teboho Thejane, chief communications officer, said as it was a multidisciplinary blitz, they could not comment formally on undocumented persons, when asked how many persons were detained. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'As labour migration Act is outside our scope we do not effect arrests, but we look at, Basic Conditions of Employment Act,(BCEA), National Minimum Wage Act, (NWM), Labour Relations Act, ( LRA), Employment Equity Act, (EEA ) and, Occupational Health and Safety Act, (OHSA) just to mention a few," he said. 'Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) nationally does have proactive and reaction inspection in different sectors, inclusive of contraction. Construction is one of the sectors under our radar. Because such blitz inspections include other role players as they are multiciliary when they are arranged and finalised we will inform accordingly.' In January, the Department of Employment and Labour carried out a similar blitz in Camps Bay where 10 illegal immigrants were found working at restaurants, and their employers held accountable, with one arrested. The Department of Home Affairs's David Hlabane did not respond to queries. Just last week, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, received the final report from the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), through its body Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), surrounding the tragic George building collapse. He said the department will carefully study the report to develop a pathway forward to ensure such a collapse never happens again. Earlier, the George Municipality also confirmed that the final report involving the independent structural investigation of the site, which was commissioned and undertaken by the Engineering Design Services (EDS), has been handed over to the police. Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, said via a report that the municipality was at fault for approving the apartment block's plan when it was already in the process of construction.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fast, Detailed Property Condition Reports: NWM Risk Management Raises the Bar for PCRs
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