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People, globally, want to see an empowered and strong India. It is imperative for us that we take our country forward at a rapid pace and strengthen it across several sectors Narendra Modi Prime Minster of India
From India to Panama to the United States, @ ImagineH2O’s Urban Water Challenge startups are transforming the future of cities by making them more healthy, efficient, equitable and resilient
Jal Jeevan Mission II #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav @ jaljeevan_
Jal Jeevan Mission is a decentralized, demanddriven, community-managed water supply scheme which aims to improve the lives of rural people by providing clean tap water supply to every home Vini Mahajan Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitaion, GoI
Out of 1.33 lakh rural households in Mizoram, about 9,000 households had tap water connections at the launch of JJM. In the last 30 months, despite COVID-19, provision of tap water connections has been made in over 53,000 HHs. 72% schools and 85% AWCs have tap water supply
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Union Budget 2022 has announced the PM Gati Shakti program as one of the priority areas of the government. Seven engines of the PM Gati Shakti initiative are roads, railways, airports, ports, mass transport, waterways and logistics infra Agendra Kumar MD, Esri India
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February 2022 | www.urbanupdate.in
When people think of infrastructure, they often think of roads, bridges or buildings. But just as important is the nation’s vital water infrastructure! Investing in water infrastructure means safe tap water, climate resiliency and a better future for all
The Corporation of Madras (now Greater Chennai Corporation) is the first municipal corporation of India. It was established on September 29, 1688. Nathaniel Higginson, American-born Englishman, was nominated as First mayor of Madras.
