Central Water Commission

World Bank, Govt Sign $250 M Pact for Dam Safety Program in IndiaWorld Bank, Govt Sign $250 M Pact for Dam Safety Program in India

World Bank, Govt Sign $250 M Pact for Dam Safety Program in India

The Indian government, the Central Water Commission, government representatives from 10 participating states and the World Bank have signed a…

4 years ago
Big Spend: India Needs To Spend Big Money on Water InfrastructureBig Spend: India Needs To Spend Big Money on Water Infrastructure

Big Spend: India Needs To Spend Big Money on Water Infrastructure

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch estimates that the Indian government’s water infrastructure efforts would require $270 billion (about Rs…

6 years ago
Hydropower Construction: A Huge Risk for Himachal PradeshHydropower Construction: A Huge Risk for Himachal Pradesh

Hydropower Construction: A Huge Risk for Himachal Pradesh

Highlighting the devastation and many risks which are associated with hydropower construction, especially in the ecologically fragile Himalayan regions like…

6 years ago
Water Crisis Worsening: Water Level in Major Reservoirs Dip to 20%Water Crisis Worsening: Water Level in Major Reservoirs Dip to 20%

Water Crisis Worsening: Water Level in Major Reservoirs Dip to 20%

According to the CWC, "The water storage available in 91 major reservoirs of the country for the week ending on…

6 years ago
Google To Expand Flood Detection & Alert System in IndiaGoogle To Expand Flood Detection & Alert System in India

Google To Expand Flood Detection & Alert System in India

After the successful pilot project in Patna that started last September, US technology giant Google Plans to expand its artificial…

6 years ago