India to spend $300 million to mitigate floods, conserve water in big cities

India to spend $300 million to mitigate floods, conserve water in big cities

S. Vatsa, one of the three members of the National Disaster Management Authority, said of the Rs 2500 crore ($298 million), Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata would each receive Rs 500 crore, while Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Pune will get 250 billion rupees each. No...
Govt must provide additional disaster management funds to states without discrimination: Kharge

Govt must provide additional disaster management funds to states without discrimination: Kharge

“The country is grappling with climate change, where floods, heavy rainfall, cloudburst and drought-like emergent situations have occurred in many states. For this, we will have to take steps by adopting a scientific approach, with the participation of all, by...