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Cooperative federalism

Centre, states must seize opportunity to come together for water governance

Centre, states must seize opportunity to come together for water governance Context: A slew of bills on water awaits Parliament’s approval. Two of them, passed by the Lok Sabha, were listed for clearing by Rajya Sabha in the monsoon session The Interstate River Water Disputes Amendment Bill 2019 and the Dam Safety Bill 2019. The latest centrally sponsored scheme (CSS), Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), too is pumping massive finances into achieving universal access to safe and secure drinking water in rural areas otherwise a domain of the states. JJM presents an opportunity to get states on board for a dialogue…

24 November, 2020 Cooperative federalism

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Finance Commission on Grant for Provision of Drinking Water & Sanitation Services

Finance Commission Holds Meeting with The Ministry of Jal Shakti on Grant for Provision of Drinking Water & Sanitation Services Context The Chairman, Shri N. K. Singh and Members of the 15th Finance Commission today had a meeting with Shri Gajendra Singh, Minister of Jal Shakti and his team of officers on the issue of FC grants to Rural Local Bodies for provisions of drinking water & sanitation services . Recommendations of Finance Commission The Terms of Reference of the Commission mandates it to recommend “the measures needed to augment the Consolidated FUND OF a State to supplement the resources…

18 June, 2020 Cooperative federalism