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Haryana Cities to Evolve for Future Needs: Chief Minister

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Tuesday plans for the development of cities in the state to meet future needs and streamline essential services, reducing the need for citizens to visit multiple offices for problem resolution. The Chief Minister made these comments during a review meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat, focusing on the Urban Local Bodies Department’s five-year roadmap and action plan under Haryana Vision-2047. He assessed the progress of announcements made by the Chief Minister, budget allocations, and commitments stipulated in the government’s manifesto pertaining to the department and instructed officials accordingly. To realize the…

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Indore Mayor: 10% Tax Rebate for Rainwater Harvesting Systems

INDORE: Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav announced on Monday a 10% rebate on property tax for buildings that implement functional rainwater harvesting systems. This initiative is aimed at enhancing groundwater conservation throughout the city. Building owners interested in this incentive will need to complete an on-site inspection, testing, and certification by authorized municipal building officers. The administration has also stated that if a certified rainwater harvesting system is found to be non-functional or discontinued during future inspections, the property tax exemption will be rescinded starting the following financial year. During a review meeting with Indore Municipal Corporation officials, Bhargav evaluated various aspects…

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Hyderabad Faces Severe Groundwater Crisis: Report Reveals

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: Hyderabad has become India’s most severely affected metro in terms of groundwater depletion, according to the Dynamic Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2025 published by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. It surpasses even Delhi and Mumbai, which are larger urban centers. Within Greater Hyderabad, 26 mandals and tehsils—areas which include parts of Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts—are categorized as “critical” or “over-exploited” in groundwater extraction, the highest of any major Indian city. For comparison, Delhi has 21 such units despite a population of 3.3 crore, nearly three times that of Hyderabad. Bengaluru, a city similar in size,…

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Groundwater Salinity Endangers Buildings in 17 Mumbai Areas

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The initial phase of the city’s groundwater level survey has uncovered a troubling situation: saline water was detected in 17 of the 19 surveyed locations. The Union Government’s Ground Water Survey Board assessed groundwater at 26 sites throughout the city, providing a preliminary report for 19 locations to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Tests were conducted in various areas including Churchgate, Mazagaon, Worli, Mahim, Byculla, Mahul, Trombay, Khar Danda, Vakola, Vile Parle (West), Amboli, Versova, Madh, Film City, Mulund, Goregaon, Malvani, Manori, and Gorai, in addition to two places each in Colaba, Dahisar, and Chembur. The…

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Coimbatore’s Rainwater Reuse Model Gains Popularity

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation’s innovative model for rainwater harvesting and reuse for non-potable applications is proving successful. While various government buildings, including the collectorate, have employed the rainwater harvesting system mainly for groundwater recharge, the Coimbatore Corporation pioneered a reuse model at its Town Hall office in July. After limited rainfall in August, the rains in September nearly filled the tank specifically built for rainwater storage and reuse. Notably, Coimbatore is the only city in the state implementing this model. Inspired by the success of this initiative, the corporation is set to introduce the system in its five zonal offices,…

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Gurugram MP: Scrap OCs for Water-Wasting Housing, Industries

GURUGRAM: Union minister and Gurgaon MP Rao Inderjit Singh highlighted on Saturday the rampant violations of water conservation regulations in residential homes and industrial facilities. He emphasized the need for biannual inspections of water conservation measures even after occupancy certificates (OC) are granted. If any deficiencies are identified, the OCs should be revoked. Singh noted that although legislation is in place for significant residential and industrial projects to conserve water, adherence to these laws is insufficient. Rao pointed out that builders, along with owners of large residential plots and industrial entities, are obliged to implement water conservation practices before being…