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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Central team inspects preparedness to implement ₹1,400 crore worth JJM projects in West Godavari
A central team-led by senior official Chinmay Pundalikaro Gotmare has inspected the preparedness to complete ₹1,400 crore worth projects sanctioned under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in West Godavari district. The team which visited the region on Monday (June 2) inspected the water quality, density and other parameters at the source point and inquired about the prevalence of waterborne and kidney ailments in Penugonda Mandal. In an official release, West Godavari Collector Chadalavada Nagarani said that the team had inspected water grid at Dowleswaram barrage from where the water is being sourced for drinking purpose to some parts of the West Godavari district. Rural Water Supply Department Superintendent Engineer S. Trinadhbabu, Groundwater Department Deputy Director K. Gangadhar and other officials were present.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Revival of endangered rivers in UP must be turned into mass movement: CM
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasised the need to transform the revival of endangered and polluted rivers into a mass movement, an official statement said. Stressing that this initiative should go beyond a mere project, he called it a matter of socio-cultural consciousness and collective responsibility. "Whether it is the Gomti in Lucknow, Hindon in Ghaziabad, Varuna in Kashi, or any other river in the state, we must act in mission mode with collective resolve for their revival,' said. Chairing a review meeting of the Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department, the chief minister highlighted that human civilisation has always thrived on the banks of rivers. "It is unfortunate that the very rivers that once sustained our culture have now been subjected to unplanned urbanisation and pollution," he remarked. He directed that divisional commissioners be held accountable for river rejuvenation and instructed that this year's plantation campaign be focused along riverbanks, with a strong emphasis on public participation. On the Gomti River in the state capital, Adityanath directed that a detailed project report be prepared within a month to give concrete shape to the vision of an 'Aviral-Nirmal Gomti'. He instructed that sewer and stormwater drainage systems be handled separately and that zero liquid discharge into the river be ensured. Adityanath also directed that similar action plans be developed for other rivers in the state, such as the Hindon and Varuna, and that their progress be regularly monitored. As per data presented in the meeting, regular drinking water supply is currently being provided in 37,730 villages across the state, of which 25,166 have already been certified. Daily supply of clean drinking water has been ensured in 3,016 villages of Bundelkhand and 2,051 villages of the Vindhya region. For effective implementation of the 'Har Ghar Nal' scheme, CM Adityanath ordered that roads dug up for pipeline installation or other works be repaired on priority. During the review, the Chief Minister directed that the areas surrounding all water head tanks should be beautified and aesthetically developed.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Mass movement key to reviving state's polluted rivers: CM Yogi Adityanath
CHIEF MINISTER Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that efforts towards revival of endangered and polluted rivers in Uttar Pradesh should be transformed into a mass movement. 'Whether it is the Gomti in Lucknow, Hindon in Ghaziabad, Varuna in Kashi, or any other river in the state, we must act in mission mode with collective resolve for their revival,' Adityanath said. He was speaking during a review meeting of the Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department. 'It is unfortunate that the rivers that once sustained our culture have now been subjected to unplanned urbanisation and pollution,' he told officials. The Chief Minister also said that divisional commissioners should be held accountable for river rejuvenation. He also instructed that this year's plantation campaign be focused along riverbanks, with a strong emphasis on public participation. 'This should not be merely an administrative exercise — it must become a people-led movement,' he added. Placing special emphasis on the Gomti River in the state capital, Lucknow, the CM directed that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) be prepared within a month to give concrete shape to the vision of an 'Aviral-Nirmal Gomti'. Regarding the Gomti cleanliness drive, he instructed officials that sewer and stormwater drainage systems be handled separately and that there should not be any liquid discharge into the river. Adityanath also directed that similar action plans be developed for other rivers in the state, such as the Hindon and Varuna, and that their progress be regularly monitored. During a review of the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission and the 'Har Ghar Nal' scheme, the data presented claimed that regular drinking water supply is being provided in 37,730 villages across the state, of which 25,166 have already been certified. Daily supply of clean drinking water has been ensured in 3,016 villages of Bundelkhand and 2,051 villages of the Vindhya region. The CM directed officials to assign clear responsibility for the quality, timeliness, and operation-maintenance of water supply, particularly in remote areas. Officials claimed to Adityanath that 42,810 drinking water-related complaints have been registered so far in the state, of which 38,161 have been 'resolved.' In light of the ongoing summer season, the CM instructed that all district-level administrative units must remain on 24×7 alert, and control rooms in each district to report any water shortages in villages. Nodal officers should be appointed and awareness about the control rooms should be widely publicized. For effective implementation of the 'Har Ghar Nal' scheme, he ordered that roads dug up for pipeline installation or other works be repaired on priority. Public representatives were urged to verify whether water supply is functional and submit a report directly to the Chief Minister's Office. During the review, Adityanath directed that the areas surrounding all water head tanks should be beautified and aesthetically developed.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh wins PM's Award for innovative use of solar power in Jal Jeevan Mission
Uttar Pradesh has been honoured with the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration for pioneering the use of solar power in Jal Jeevan Mission projects. The award was presented to Anurag Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary, Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 17th Civil Services Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Srivastava, a 1992 batch IAS officer, received the award in the 'Innovation – State Category' for his leadership in integrating solar energy into water supply schemes. Under his guidance, over 80% of the state's 41,539 Jal Jeevan Mission projects are now solar-powered, collectively generating 900 MW of electricity daily. This shift has led to more than 50% cost savings in rural water supply and is projected to save the state nearly ₹1 lakh crore over 30 years, while also cutting carbon emissions by 13 lakh metric tonnes annually. The program has also trained 12.5 lakh people across rural UP to manage and maintain these solar-based systems, ensuring long-term sustainability and local employment. In addition to Srivastava, Moradabad DM Anuj Singh was awarded for setting up a library for the differently abled, while Bahraich DM Monika Rani was recognized for her effective administrative contributions. Speaking after the award, Srivastava credited the visionary leadership of PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath for enabling such impactful innovations at the grassroots level.
