Inefficient use and other factors depleting ground water says Uma Bharti
Apr 28, 2016, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS) As a searing heat wave sweeps over the greater part of India, and many areas face acute water shortage, Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Thursday said ground water is continuously being exploited due to growth in population, increased industrialization and irrigation and its use being highly inefficient, has resulted in decline of ground water levels in various parts of the country.
Uma Bharti calls for Fast Track mode for Inter-Linking of Rivers
Nov 11, 2014, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has called for fast track measures to achieve the goal of inter-linking of rivers (ILR) in the country.