Why in news? China is constructing a new dam on the Mabja Zangbo river in Tibet, close to the tri-junction of India, Nepal and Tibet, raising concerns. More about the news: The development comes in the w...

IN NEWS: The discussions regarding the role of the Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydropower Project in the Joshimath land subsidence, the issue of Mullaperiyar Dam, etc. revived the debate on the benefits and threats associate...

Why in news? The Forest Advisory Committee has asked the Arunachal Pradesh government to file a fresh proposal for forest diversion and the construction of the Etalin hydroelectric project (EHEP) due to non-complia...

Why in news? Recently Central Government has given approval for the implementation of Kalasa-Banduri Canal Construction Project by the Karnataka government. About Kalasa-Banduri Canal Construction Project: ...

Why in news? The Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) is conducting a joint survey on the project’s backwater effect in Telangana. More about the News: According to an earlier survey undertaken by the...

Why in news? The Sukapaika River which stopped flowing 70 years ago is set to be rejuvenated as the Odisha government has started working on its revival plan following a recent direction from the National Green Tri...

Why in news? Recently, India and Nepal have agreed to take forward the Sapta Kosi high dam project through further studies. About Sapta Kosi high dam project Sapta Kosi High Dam is a multipurpose project...

Why in news? National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed the case it took up suo motu on the grant of forest clearance for the 3000-MW Dibang hydel project without meeting the precondition of declaring a National P...

Why in news? India will be taking over west Seti Hydropower Project nearly four years after China withdrew from it, ending a six-year engagement between 2012 and 2018. About Seti Hydropower Project: It i...

Why in news? To combat the increasing pollution and rejuvenate Dal Lake, a unique initiative known as ‘Athwas’ has been launched by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. More about News: &lsqu...