Launching 33 new crest gates at the Tungabhadra Project in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu advocated for inter-state river linking. He warned of reduced water inflows due to El Niño and emphasized maximizing water efficiency for regional farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten visited the Afsluitdijk Dam to strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation in water management and climate resilience. The two nations discussed technical collaboration on Gujarat’s Kalpasar project and sustainable infrastructure development
Consumptive use of water refers to the portion of water that is used and not returned to its original source. This includes water that evaporates, becomes part of products or crops, or is consumed by people or animals, making it unavailable for reuse in the same form. Understanding consumptive use is essential for effective water management, as it helps assess the true demand and availability of water resources.
