Mission to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in each district totalling approximately 50,000 Amrit Sarovars across the country as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Focus on community participation and convergence of schemes.
Water & Sanitation
9 policy documents tracked in this sector, plus 18 related analysis, announcements and news items
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Policy documents 9
Acts, rules, notifications, schemes and budgets in force
Central Act enacted 2021-12-13. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2019-12-09. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Flagship programme to provide functional household tap water connections to every rural household by 2024. From 3.23 crore connections in 2019 to over 14 crore connections, transforming rural water supply infrastructure.
Central Act enacted 2016-03-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Built over 11 crore toilets in rural and urban areas and declared India open-defecation free by October 2019.
Central Act enacted 2010-09-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Campaign to eradicate open defecation through construction of individual household latrines, community sanitary complexes, and school sanitation. Predecessor to Swachh Bharat Mission. Introduced Nirmal Gram Puraskar awards.
Central Act enacted 1997-03-25. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Analysis & research 3
Reports, briefs and long reads
A widow in flood-hit Odisha shows that a resilient home has three parts: a strong house, safe land with a patta, and people who are ready before the water rises. In Nepal’s Nuwakot district this year, a turquoise house became an unlikely symbol of hope. A glacial flash flood swept away the buildings around it. … Continue reading "Resilience starts at home" The post Resilience starts at home appeared first on ActionAid India.
India's urban water crisis is no longer a looming threat; it is a lived reality.
Ganesh Chaturthi festivities began in Mumbai on September 14 and continue till September 25, when the city’s beloved elephant-headed God and Remover of Obstacles is immersed in the sea. Revolutionary freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak introduced the festival with its public worship to rouse the masses against British colonial rule. The revolutionary and the messaging of the festival continue to hold meaning in contemporary India. The post Tilak and Swaraj appeared first on Gateway House.
Announcements 2
Official press releases
Consumer Outreach Program at Durg (Chhattisgarh) by RO BHOPAL nitinkumar Mon, 09/28/2026 - 11:33 Date Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:00 District Durg Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Thu, 10/01/2026 - 10:30 Programme Category COP By TRAI Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Munish Mowar Contact person Email sro2.bhopal@trai.gov.in Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Hotel Himalaya Park Akash Ganga Market, Supela Ghadi Chowk, Bhilai, Durg, CG 490023 Event From Consumer Awareness ( In
Consumer Awareness Program at North East Delhi (Delhi) by Alabhaya Foundation nitinkumar Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:15 Date Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:00 District North East Delhi Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:00 Programme Category CAP by CAG's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Vandana Contact person Email alabhayafoundation@gmail.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Sunshine Modern Public School, F 24, 40 Ft Road, Ganga Vihar, Delhi- 110094 Event From Con
News coverage 13
Journalism about this sector — not policy documents
Vijay visits Vijayawada temple ahead of crucial water talks with Andhra CM Naidu
Survey to identify unused and illegally installed public taps. Corporation to take steps to geo-tag and meter those currently in use
Spat comes 10 days after the Survey of India announced the standardisation of the names of specific relief features in Ladakh, including 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake, and one other water body
In his first visit to the neighbouring state since taking over as Chief Minister, Vijay's programme included a visit to the temple and discussions with Naidu.
The incident took place around 8.30 pm in the Raghopur police station area
Water Board officials informed the meeting that special green tankers were being arranged to supply treated wastewater for such uses.
Modi took oath as the chief minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001. Since then, he has completed 25 years as a head of government
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday underscored that constitutional courts must intervene when rights provided under the Constitution of India are violated.CJI Kant made the observation while speaking at the National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) Foundation Day celebrations. In his address, the CJI noted that the NHRC has decided to mark the event with a conference on water. "India itself has made astronomical efforts to expand access to drinking water, including through the pro
Rao demanded that the Congress government should announce its plans to provide irrigation water during the Rabi season
SEIL Energy India invested ₹1.56 crore in a 10-km water pumping project expected to improve drinking water access for nearly 10,000 people across five villages affected by salinity.
Vijay is expected to land at Gannavaram Airport at 3.30 pm and hold official talks with CM Naidu at 4.15 pm.
Officials from the GCC and Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board participated in the inspections