A decade after its launch, the irrigation scheme in Nagpur division has achieved only 3,637 out of the planned 13,000 farm wells, leaving overall progress at less than 40%. The scheme, aimed at boosting groundwater access and agricultural productivity across the region, has faced delays due to funding constraints, administrative hurdles, and land acquisition issues. Officials acknowledged that the slow pace has frustrated farmers, many of whom had been awaiting reliable irrigation support for years. The Maharashtra state government has now set a firm deadline of May 31, 2026 to complete the ongoing well construction. Projects that remain unfinished by this date are slated to be scrapped, signaling a significant policy shift and a possible reallocation of resources to more viable agricultural initiatives. Nagpur Division Irrigation Officer Ramesh Kulkarni emphasized that the decision aims to ensure accountability, optimize public spending, and prevent further delays that have hindered farmers’ productivity. #NagpurIrrigation #FarmWells #AgricultureDevelopment #MaharashtraGovernment #IrrigationScheme #FarmerSupport #NagpurDivision #WaterManagement
Nagpur’s water department has successfully reduced Non-Revenue Water (NRW) and eliminated more than 10,000 illegal water connections across the city as of October 8, 2025. The initiative, part of a broader water conservation and management drive, aims to curb water theft, ensure equitable distribution, and improve revenue collection for the municipal corporation. Authorities conducted surveys, audits, and inspections to identify unauthorized connections and implement corrective measures. The crackdown not only helps in reducing water losses but also promotes responsible water usage among residents. Officials have urged citizens to report illegal connections and cooperate with the water department to maintain a sustainable and efficient water supply system. #NagpurWater #NonRevenueWater #IllegalConnections #WaterConservation #MunicipalInitiative #CityInfrastructure #PublicAwareness #WaterManagement #NagpurNews #SustainableResources
In Pune, even though dams are holding good amounts of water, many neighbourhoods are experiencing irregular water supply and low pressure. Areas like Kondhwa, Hadapsar, Lohegaon, and those along Nagar Road are particularly affected. People are depending on water tankers in some places because pipelines don’t deliver enough. The Pune Municipal Corporation has acknowledged that old pipelines, uneven distribution and the topography (some areas are at higher elevation) are causing problems. For citizens, this means daily life is disrupted — basic things like cooking, bathing, cleaning become difficult when the flow is unpredictable. With the festive season coming, demand increases, so the pressure (literally and figuratively) is higher. Also, concerns about water quality are rising: some people report foul smells and worry about waterborne diseases. For many, this is both an inconvenience and a health risk. #PuneWaterCrisis #UrbanInfrastructure #WaterSupplyIssues #PublicHealth #CivicChallenges #DailyLifeImpact #WaterManagement #CityUpdates #NewsOne
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is facing criticism from both Congress and BJP after the failure of two gates at the Madhopur headworks during recent floods in Amritsar and Gurdaspur. Three junior officials were suspended, but opponents are demanding accountability from higher officials for what they say was mismanagement, especially in the release of large water volumes from the Ranjit Sagar Dam. #PunjabFloods #MadhopurHeadworks #AAPGovernment #FloodMismanagement #RanjitSagarDam #Amritsar #Gurdaspur #PoliticalCriticism #Congress #BJP #AccountabilityDemand #InfrastructureFailure #WaterManagement #PunjabPolitics #News #newsone
