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Minister stresses on scientific water resources management
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Wednesday, 15 July, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C. R. Patil, has called for scientific, efficient and sustainable water resources management.
Addressing the All India Water Secretaries’ Conference conference, in New Delhi ,Patil stated that water is the foundation of India's economic growth, food security, environmental sustainability and the well-being of every citizen.
The All India Water Secretaries’ Conference was organised by Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The conference was chaired by, C. R. Patil, in the presence of Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Raj Bhushan Choudhary, secretary, DoWR, RD & GR, V. L. Kantha Rao, and senior secretaries from all the States and Union Territories participated in the conference. The conference saw the participation of around 200 senior officials from both the Centre and States.
During the conference, discussions were held on eight priority agenda items covering: Status of the Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) Scheme; Special One-Month Nationwide #CatchTheRain Campaign for strengthening people's participation in water conservation; Revised Draft Project Appraisal Guidelines for irrigation, multipurpose and flood management projects; Rule Curves of Dam Reservoirs and their effective implementation for improved reservoir operations and dam safety; Status of the State Water Reforms Framework (SWRF); Completion of Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation (CDSE) under the Dam Safety Act, 2021 by December 2026; Progress of Irrigation Censuses in States and Union Territories; and Framework for Model State Water Awards.
In the opening remarks, Rao, welcomed all dignitaries and introduced them to the 8 Agenda points for the conference. He highlighted key initiatives of the ministry and stressed the need for cooperative federalism.
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