Godhra: Sarpanches and farmers from several surrounding villages gathered at Poyli Hathani Mata seasonal Falls in Ghoghamba on Sunday for a parikrama (circumambulation) and a crucial meeting aimed at finding a permanent solution to the region's persistent water scarcity. The initiative focuses on exploring methods to effectively capture and utilize the monsoon runoff from the Hathani Falls, which currently flows away unused. The event, organized by the Jai Hathani Mata Parisar Samiti, saw a sig...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to install roof-top rainwater harvesting systems in approximately 1800 buildings across the city's zones in the span of next one and half year. This initiative is part of the "Catch the Rain" campaign by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. According to a note released by the AMC, the project aims to collect rainwater from the rooftops of various municipal buildings, including zonal offices, ward offices, hospitals, municipal schools, urb...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Water Supply Department of Gujarat government has made available the toll free number 1916 service to solve the drinking water problem of the citizens of rural areas. Due to this toll free number service, the people of the rural areas of the state can easily submit their complaints regarding drinking water to the government for solution. The government today in a press release claimed that since the inception of this toll free number 1916 service, more than 99% of the complaints...Read More

Kutch: Global Kutch and Kutch Mitra, in response to the call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Water Resources C.R. Patil, have intensified efforts to recharge borewells in the Kutch region. However, concerns have arisen regarding the direct injection of unfiltered rainwater into the ground, potentially leading to the ineffectiveness of the borewell recharge efforts and wasting resources. Concerns Over Unfiltered Rainwater Injection Experts warn that directly injecting u...Read More

Vallabh Vidyanagar: Farmers in Anand and Kheda districts cultivating summer crops like paddy, millet, and other varieties have received a significant boost as the irrigation department has increased the water flow in the Mahi canals. This move aims to address water scarcity issues in the region and cater to the agricultural and drinking water needs of the local population. The Mahi canals, which draw water from the Panam and Kadana reservoirs via the Wanakbori Weir, supply water to various are...Read More

Rajkot: In a proactive move to ensure uninterrupted water supply during the upcoming summer months, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has initiated the refilling of the Aji-1 dam with Narmada waters. This decision comes in anticipation of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam's planned closure of the Narmada canal for repairs during April and May, a period of peak water demand. Recognizing the potential for water scarcity during the canal shutdown, the RMC had previously written to the irriga...Read More

Chhota Udepur: Water crisis threatens Chhota Udepur as the plate of the Orsang check dam was removed, causing thousands of gallons of water to flow into the river. This incident has raised concerns about the town's water supply in the upcoming summer months. The Orsang check dam was constructed at a cost of Rs. 7 crore to ensure a steady water supply for the town, especially during the scorching summers. After the monsoon season, the dam gates are closed with plates to retain water throughout...Read More